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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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 66

Bob Keller standing in front of an O gauge layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Classic Toy Trains associate editor Bob Keller wants to make sure YOU get to see some of the coolest toy trains and related products on the market today! Plus, in this episode, you’ll also get to see a sneak peek of the latest […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 66

Bob Keller standing in front of an O gauge layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Classic Toy Trains associate editor Bob Keller wants to make sure YOU get to see some of the coolest toy trains and related products on the market today! Plus, in this episode, you’ll also get to see a sneak peek of the latest […]

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O gauge F7 diesel from Atlas O

red and silver model locomotive

O gauge F7 diesel from Atlas O Price: $499.95 (No. 30134013) Min Curve: O-36 (A unit), O-45 (B unit) Cmd Low: 4 smph Cnv Low: 9.9 smph High: 71 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 6 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, Lionel TrainMaster Command System, Electric Railroad Co. Cruise Commander speed control, smoke unit, alternate scale […]

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O gauge GE AC4400CW from MTH Electric Trains

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O gauge GE AC4400CW from MTH Electric Trains Price: $499.95 (no. 20-20641-1) Min Curve: O-42 Cmd Low: 2.89 smph Cnv Low: 3.8 smph High: 54 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 12 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit Current road names: BNSF, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, Union […]

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On30 Otter Creek & Ripton

On30OtterCreekandRipton

Name: Otter Creek & Ripton Layout owner: David McLeod Scale: On30 (1:48, 30″ gauge) Size: 12 x 15 feet Theme: freelanced New England narrow gauge short line Locale: central Vermont Era: 1912 Style: around-the-walls with peninsula Mainline run: 61 feet Minimum radius: 24″ (main), 18″ (branch) Minimum turnout: Peco medium radius Maximum grade: 4.5 percent […]

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O scale Colorado Midland

OscaleColoradoMidland

Name: Colorado Midland Ry. Layout owner: Andrew Dodge Scale: Proto:48 (O fine scale) Size: 28 x 28 feet plus 13 x 18 feet Prototype: Colorado Midland Locale: western Colorado Era: 1897 Style: single-deck walkaround Mainline run: 300 feet Minimum radius: 46″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Benchwork: open grid Height: 44″ to 63″ Roadbed: 1⁄2″ plywood […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 29

Kent Johnson writing a to-do list on a chalkboard.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page No David? No problem…at least this month! Why? Because you’ve still got the entire MR/MRVP staff ready and willing to help address your hobby questions! This time Jenny, Ben, Cody, Eric, Hal, and even Contributing Editor Gerry Leone pitch in to cover topics […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 29

Kent Johnson writing a to-do list on a chalkboard.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page No David? No problem…at least this month! Why? Because you’ve still got the entire MR/MRVP staff ready and willing to help address your hobby questions! This time Jenny, Ben, Cody, Eric, Hal, and even Contributing Editor Gerry Leone pitch in to cover topics […]

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