Canyon City at night

Canyon City and Pacific O scale layout

Name: Alan Swartley Railroad Name: Canyon City and Pacific Location: Pacific Northwest Scale: O Scale Theme: Trains running around and through freelanced scenic mountain valley city Description: Canyon City at night […]

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Passing through Canyon City

Canyon City and Pacific O scale layout

Name: Alan Swartley Railroad Name: Canyon City and Pacific Location: Pacific Northwest Scale: O Scale Theme: Trains running in and around freelanced scenic mountain valley town in picturesque setting Description: UP 4-6-2 Forty Niner passing through Canyon City […]

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Passing through Canyon City

Canyon City and Pacific O scale layout

Name: Alan Swartley Railroad Name: Canyon City and Pacific Location: Pacific Northwest Scale: O Scale Theme: Trains running in and around freelanced scenic mountain valley town in picturesque setting Description: UP 4-6-2 Forty Niner passing through Canyon City […]

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O gauge F40PH diesel from MTH

f40ph

O gauge F40PH diesel from MTH   Price: $499.95 (No. 20-20683-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 2.3 smph Cnv Low: 2.9 smph High: 73.6 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 2 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit Current-production road names: Amtrak (Phase III and Phase IV), MBTA, Metra, VIA […]

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O gauge GP38-2 diesel from MTH

white, red, and black model diesel

O gauge GP38-2 diesel from MTH Price: $499.95 (no. 20648-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 3.63 smph Cnv Low: 3.86 smph High: 66.1 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 9 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit Current-production road names: Canadian Pacific; Detroit, Toledo & Ironton; Family Lines (Seaboard); New […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 10 – Q&A and DCC

Foxcote Manor no. 7822 steam engine

Vacation is over, so it’s time for host David Popp to head back to the basement and his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout! First, he addresses questions and comments that arrived while he was away this summer. He then works to add DCC functionality to an old steam locomotive. Plus, you’ll also see a quick […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 10 – Q&A and DCC

Foxcote Manor no. 7822 steam engine

Vacation is over, so it’s time for host David Popp to head back to the basement and his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout! First, he addresses questions and comments that arrived while he was away this summer. He then works to add DCC functionality to an old steam locomotive. Plus, you’ll also see a quick […]

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Let’s Make A Scene with Kathy Millatt

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]

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Let’s Make A Scene with Kathy Millatt

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 30

David Popp standing in front of an N scale model railroad and holding up his pointer finger.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page His mind might still be on vacation, but our heroic host is still able to answer your questions in a single breath! In this episode, David handles Ask MRVP inquiries related to trackwork, kitbashing, painting, making scenery, buildings structures, prototype car type usage, […]

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