Off The Rails: Episode 31

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 31

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, Gerry shares his tips and tricks for modeling the lineside poles that make a main line look authentic. After sorting through the many options for poles, Gerry shows how to give them realistic texture, color, and details, including […]

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Video: HO scale Morristown & Erie

a model steam locomotive and the cover of Great Model Railroads 2019

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Frank Baker built his freelanced HO scale Morristown & Erie RR, Western Division to model towns across America. Check out Frank’s impressive layout in the Model Railroader special issue, Great Model Railroads 2019. As a bonus, watch trains run along the main in […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 38

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and standing in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this first episode of the fall season, Host David Popp tackles some of your toughest hobby questions! With assistance from Cody Grivno, David addresses inquiries related to layout wiring, illuminating structures, couplers, rolling stock details, and much more! […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 11, Realistic Metal Finishes

Aaron Skinner in an airbrushing studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   A shiny, natural metal finish looks just as nice on a streamlined passenger car as it does on a vintage airplane! Aaron Skinner walks you through the steps for applying a sleek finish using an airbrush. Plus, he also shares a clever […]

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Trains Presents: Cumbres & Toltec locomotive restoration

Cumbres & Toltec 1883 4-6-0 No. 168 steam locomotive

Colorado’s Cumbres & Toltec Scenic is restoring 1883 4-6-0 No. 168 to operation. The locomotive operated on all parts of the Denver & Rio Grande’s narrow gauge empire and late sat on display in Colorado Springs for decades. Let’s learn about the plans for this historic locomotive. […]

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Video: HO scale Fox Hill Traction Co and Fox Hill Metuchen RR

a streetcar model and the cover of Great Model Railroads 2019

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Fox Hill Traction Co. and Fox Hill & Metuchen RR packs both a steam railroad and a trolley line on to an 18″ wide shelf layout. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, Fred Miller’s HO scale layout features urban scenery inspired by […]

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MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit: Drew’s Side Track Adventures on Eric Brooman’s Utah Belt

Utah Belt No. 4466 diesel locomotive pulling a train

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page On a recent Trackside Adventure to St. Louis, Mo., MRVP’s Drew Halverson took a short side trip to visit modeler Eric Brooman and his renowned Utah Belt HO scale layout. As captured in the December 2018 issue of Model Railroader, Eric strives to […]

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