Ask MRVP: Episode 16

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and standing behind a table with a Tortoise motor switch on it.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s time once again for another fun-filled round of Ask M-R-V-P! For those scoring at home, your magnanimous host David Popp fields contestant’s questions regarding turnout installation, selecting track, painting foam board, drawing a track plan, and so much more. Don’t miss David’s […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Outdoors, Episode 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The fun in the sun continues in this second episode of Rehab My Railroad: Outdoors! This time, Kent welcomes Drew, Cody, David, and special guest Rene Schweitzer from Garden Railways magazine to his 22 x 30-foot garden railway (1:29 scale). The Crew tackles […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Odegard and Hayden

Gordon Odegard

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Scenery-building experts Gordy Odegard and Bob Hayden walk you through the classic techniques, tools, and materials used to finish trackwork and waterways just like you would any other scenery element on a layout. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: John Armstrong’s O scale Canandaigua Southern

model train

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Tour John Armstrong’s legendary O scale Canandaigua Southern with host Allen Keller. In this MRVP Video Vault episode, you’ll see unique features of the basement layout built by The Dean of Custom Layout Design. […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 15

David Popp with a surpised look on his face and his hand reaching toward the camera.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this hands-on edition, MRVP Producer and show host David Popp addresses your inquiries, and then demonstrates helpful solutions right before your eyes. This time, topics include structure modeling, electronics/lighting, scenery application, and so much more! […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 2

One hand holding a glass pipet, another hand gesturing to the glass pipet.

In just the second show (sponsored by The Letter “T”), it looks like our Talented host Gerry Leone has gone completely Off The Rails! Or maybe not? In this episode, Gerry seeks modeling inspiration from an egg carton and a bottle of Tenax, and soon finds several slick Tips, Tricks, and Tools. Keep up with […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Outdoors, Episode 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the debut of this special summertime series, the Rehab My Railroad crew escapes the basement to help MRVP’s Kent Johnson restore his 22 x 30-foot garden railway (1:29 scale). Watch as host Drew Halverson, along with expert model railroaders David Popp and […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Brian Holtz’s HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western

Brian Holtz's HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP Video Vault episode, you’ll tour Brian Holtz’s HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western with host Allen Keller. Enjoy layout scenes that depict notable railroad sites in Colorado. […]

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