Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake continue demonstrating how JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface) can be used to put a home computer to good use on your model railroad. In this episode, the specific conversation focuses on DecoderPro, a tool that makes […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A father and son team re-created the look of Colorado in their basement. The HOn3 Denver & Rio Grande Western of Herb & Mike Danneman is really 3-D artwork! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video, David Popp uses MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout to demonstrate how to build a simple swing-out section that can easily extend the run of any model railroad. David first talks you through the design, before showing how to assemble […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp and others answer viewer questions about troublesome turnout issues, the iconic Cody’s Office runaway boxcar, cleaning layout scenery, visiting the Kalmbach Publishing Co. HQ, and much more! Watch the entire episode and you’ll even see how one viewer question prompted […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Even in the midst of the extensive tracklaying effort on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout, David Popp continued adding various benchwork and scenery elements. In this video, David Popp brings you up to date on those projects. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a first look at the new ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped GP60 from Fox Valley Models and other new HO and N scale model railroading products in this month’s Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you a […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Contributing editor Tony Koester makes his point – point rails that is! In this video installment, Tony demonstrates how to add the movable points, a switch rod, and guardrails on the turnout he’s built for MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR contributing editor Tony Koester now has all the essential components of the handlaid trackwork installed. In this video, David Popp takes up the effort to add a Blue Point switch control, cut gaps in the rail to isolate the frog, and then […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Tony Koester continues with final preparations before he starts adding rails to the turnout on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. In this video you’ll see Tony’s techniques for spiking and gauging the rails, building a frog, plus a quick tip for testing […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
Three colors of paint, an airbrush, and a couple of hours is all MRVP’s David Popp needed to enhance three different types of N scale diesel locomotives with realistic weathering effects. In this video, David shows the paints and airbrushing techniques required to give the Red Oak N scale units, or practically any […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page DCC Programming host Dana Kawala launches Season Two of the hands-on DCC demonstration series by introducing an all-new, next-level topic, along with a new co-host. Keeping the tech-talk to a minimum, Dana and MRVP’s Ben Lake explain JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface), […]
