MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Lorell Joiner’s O scale Great Southern

Lorell Joiner's legendary O scale Great Southern layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Tour Lorell Joiner’s legendary O scale Great Southern layout with host Allen Keller. In this vintage video, you’ll see incredible brass motive power rolling through Texas-sized urban and rustic scenes. […]

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Charlie’s Trackside Postcards – BNSF Balmer Yard Ready Tracks

An orange-painted locomotive near silver-colored passenger cars in a rail yard.

The Seattle-centric postcards continue with Charlie and MRVP’s Kent Johnson visiting the locomotive ready tracks at BNSF’s Balmer Yard. From a prime street-side vantage point, the two investigate an eclectic range of vintage Santa Fe and BN equipment, plus modern BNSF diesel power idling and working the site. […]

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Charlie’s Trackside Postcards – Portland to Seattle on the Amtrak Cascades

Stone or brick tower and red roof of a train station in sunshine.

After attending the 2015 National Train Show in Portland, Ore., Charlie and Kent Johnson decided to leave the driving to Amtrak for the return trip to Seattle, Wash. In this video, the guys share the high-speed sprint from one classic station to another, and highlight numerous railroad interests along the BNSF main line! […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 13

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and holding up a small piece of foam board.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Not even triskaidekaphobia can prevent host David Popp from addressing a slew (but not 13) of your model railroad-related questions in the May edition of Ask MRVP! From inquires regarding layout construction through walls to working with specific types of track to adding […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]

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DCC Programming: episode 19 – From smart phone to DCC throttle

"What you will need; Any required cables" label with fingers touching cables.

In this episode of DCC Programming, hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake walk through the steps required to turn your smart phone into a wireless DCC throttle. The guys use MR’s MR&T HO scale layout to demonstrate the essential components, connections, and JMRI DecoderPro (WiThrottle) setup. You’ll even get to see how universal consisting works […]

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Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack Series: Madison Depot, Part 10 – Window Dressing

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Walls and windows are painted on David Popp’s HO scale Madison depot. Now see how he installs the panes, and then adds glazing to complete the windows for this signature structure from MRVP’s Rehab My Railroad series. […]

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Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack Series: Madison Depot, Part 11 – Just one more thing

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s David Popp puts finishing touches of paint on the passenger shelters and platforms surrounding the Madison depot. And then, in this final installment of the Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack Series, you’ll see how the finished components will all fit together on Chuck […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 15

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Rehab My Railroad, the crew’s efforts are headed for the homestretch on Chuck Sable’s HO scale model railroad. Things are shaping up in a cozy corner of the layout, as the entire crew (Drew, Chuck, Cody, David, Ben, Jenny, […]

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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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