The Hills Line with James McNab | Catching up, Episode 12

Back by popular demand! James McNab has returned to host all-new video episodes of his previous Model Railroader Video Plus modeling series, The Hills Line with James McNab. This series featured layout construction insights and expert tips he shared while working to complete an HO scale (1:87) rendering 0f the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur. Take […]

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Working with NCE Switch-8 devices

In this episode, Ben shows how he used NCE Switch-8 devices to control turnouts on the upper staging yard of Model Railroader’s MR&T HO scale layout, with the goal of preparing the railroad for operating sessions. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, tools, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various members of […]

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 12 | Paint stripper. Retaining wall. Tunnel centered.

Our host proves that you don’t have to focus on just one thing for great lengths to find the fun in this hobby! This time out, he’s got a paint stripping project to tackle, retaining walls to install, and a tunnel to daylight a tad more. And if that’s not enough, David even discovers a […]

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Wiring for Free-Mo

Ben, Eric, and David team up to work through the process for wiring trackwork on Model Railroader’s modular project, but the steps apply to just about any DCC layout. They’ll cover basic techniques for attaching feeder wires to the rails, fixing them to bus wires below the benchwork, and provide other helpful insights along the way! […]

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 11 | Installing a rock wall

In this episode, our host intentionally works his way between a rock and a hard place! The tough stuff starts when he discovers a flaw in his operating scheme. With a remedy in place, David starts into the scenery. As he shares here, installing the foreground rock wall scenery is an easy lift when using […]

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 10 | Installing Tortoise switch motors

Host David Popp promises to show you the easiest way you’ll ever see to install a Tortoise by Circuitron Switch Motor! Plus, you’ll also see simple techniques for attaching feeder wires, soldering rail joints, and even painting the track for a more realistic appearance. Let’s get started! Curious about alternative installation solutions? Be sure to […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Frary and Furlow

Dave Frary and Malcolm Furlow on creating realistic scenes.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   This Video Vault series begins with host Allen Keller welcoming scenery-building experts Dave Frary and Malcolm Furlow to share their theories and practical insights on making realistic model railroad scenes. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Metals and masonry

Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Multi-talented artist and model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts. He then turns to aging plaster and plastic components used to represent masonry. And if that’s not enough, Malcolm also shares a few additional […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Steam locomotives

Malcolm Furlow holding a steam locomotive.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for weathering an out-of-the-box steam locomotive. Malcolm adds his artistry using chalks, drybrushing, and an airbrush. […]

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