How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 1 – Pit base assembly

Building a turntable, Part 1 - Pit base assembly

Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling a laser-cut wood turntable kit. From assessing the components to adding fine details, David shares how easy it is to build and finish an essential structure for his rustic, Olympia & Sand Creek railroad. This how-to, modeling mini-series starts with […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Adding a remote uncoupler, Episode 6

David launches into this episode with a speedy survey of the progress being made on the MR&T HO scale layout reno project. But his attention quickly shifts to finishing the cork roadbed and adding a Rapido RailCrew remote uncoupling unit along an industry track lead. While he’s at it, David also shows how to install […]

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How-to Library: Signaling with JMRI, Part 2

A tv screen with JMRI logo

The JMRI signaling series continues with MRVP’s Ben Lake taking a closer look at the Layout Editor tool within PanelPro software. On the Canadian Canyons N scale layout, Ben shares his process and insights for using Layout Editor to link various components (turnouts, track segments, etc.) of a signaling system. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2020, part 1

Get a quick demo of an ESU LokSound-equipped N scale GP35 from Atlas and check out a new N scale passenger car set from Kato USA and a new HO Northern Pacific boxcar from Rapido Trains in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in the workshop Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will give you tips […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 22 – Hanging on the ropes

David Popp stringing LED rope lighting to his layout

For this July episode of MRVP Underground, host David Popp is on the task of stringing new LED rope lighting over his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Plus, you’ll also see how simple it is to add a stelllar sound system to complement the layout’s light show! […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 21 — One groß collection

David Popp's LGB large scale trains

In this episode of MRVP Underground, David gets the itch to inspect his collection of LGB large scale trains. Check out some of the subtle and not-so-subtle variations in the locomotive, freight, and passenger car production samples that David has acquired over the years. […]

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