City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 16 Running Trains

DCC throttles

In this final installment of our O gauge City Terminal & Transfer Railway series, Kent and Bob jump to the task of selecting and connecting a power supply needed to power the trains and accessories. But before all focus turns to the trains, David returns to add a finishing touch to the scenery and recap […]

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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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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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Canadian Canyons Series: Modeling a Burnt Forest, Part 2

David Popp with burnt model forest tree

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David and Drew continue painting, flocking, and planting the trees used to complete their signature forest fire scene along the Thompson River Canyon on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. No small detail is overlooked! […]

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City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 15 Details-o-Plenty

David Popp in front of The Big City.

In this installment of our O gauge City Terminal & Transfer Railway series, David Popp and Jenny Maaske work to add those little details that go a long way towards making The Big City appear more like a bustling metropolis. The two share tips for installing figures, adding stripes to the roadway, and more! […]

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