Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2018

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesel locomotives in N and O scale highlight the new model railroading products featured in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also give you tips for modeling a “patched out” diesel locomotive. This month’s viewer […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 29 – Weathering with powder

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 29

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t have an airbrush? Maybe you don’t need one? Host Cody Grivno shares his techniques for making a cylindrical hopper look good n’ grimy – all without using an airbrush! Follow along as he shares how to work with weathering powders and brushed-on paint […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 28

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 28

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This time on Off The Rails, host Gerry Leone has fun with foam! Not the type of foam insulation board typically used in model railroad scenery. Instead, Gerry keeps his focus on open-cell and closed-cell foam commonly used as model railroad product packaging. […]

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How-to Library: Operating with PIKO SmartControl

Dana Kawala with a PIKO SmartControl Basic Set.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala, senior editor for Model Railroader magazine, gets his hands on a PIKO SmartControl Basic Set. Watch this video to see how Dana uses the Pro SmartController to program and operate DCC-equipped locomotives on the WSOR section of the MR&T HO scale layout. […]

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How-to Library: Installing a Walthers Layout Control System Switch Machine

Eric White shows the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Eric White, associate editor for Model Railroader magazine, introduces you to the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine. In this instructional video, Eric reveals all the supplied parts, helpful tools, and the step-by-step installation and programming processes needed to add the switch machine […]

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MRVP Insider: July 2018

Jenny Freeland outdoors

The summertime fun has officially begun on MR Video Plus! But as Insider host Jenny Maaske explains, MRVP is busy finding ways to keep your hobby interests rolling in the great outdoors … and the comfy indoors too!  This month, look for new Log Blogs, MRVP Tech topics, Drew’s Trackside Adventures, exclusive Layout Visits, and […]

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Video: The HO scale Baltimore Ohio Pittsburgh Western Sub

Jim Babcock's HO Baltimore Ohio Pittsburgh Western Sub

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Jim Babcock’s HO scale railroad models diesel-era scenes along the Baltimore & Ohio Pittsburgh & Western Sub. In this short video, you’ll see some of the action on this exceptional model train layout. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 17 – On a Hot Tin Roof

David Popp in the workshop

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David’s scratchbuilt sawmill needed a roof. So in this episode of his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout expansion blog, he’ll share how to model a tin roof using corrugated styrene sheet. Watch and learn how to measure, cut, install, paint, and weather the […]

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City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 10 Sticky Stuff

David and Kent with their model layout.

With the basic landforms now in place, David and Kent can now work to fill in the gaps and create realistic terrain for the O gauge CT&T Railway. The two share techniques for working with foam insulation board, paper-thin foam sheets, foam packing peanuts, plaster cloth, and Sculptamold. […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 37

David Popp stands in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout project and introduces a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David is back for a new epsiode of Ask MRVP! This month he addresses your inquires related to trackwork, wiring, layout maintenance, DCC programming, weathering your models, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, and then post your own question for the next episode! […]

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