Ask MRVP: Episode 17

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt standing next to an O gauge layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Here on MR Video Plus, September is back-to-your-railroad month! Ask MRVP is also back in session, with host David Popp addressing topics related to trackwork/turnouts, weathering stains, coupler repair, DCC, scenery, and more. Hal Miller and Steve Otte from Model Railroader magazine also […]

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How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 2

Gerry Leone staining plaster rocks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone completes this How-To Library mini-series by demonstrating the steps for casting lightweight plaster rocks using the molds created in Part 1. He then shares his expert techniques for staining rocks to give them a natural-looking appearance. […]

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How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 2

Gerry Leone staining plaster rocks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone completes this How-To Library mini-series by demonstrating the steps for casting lightweight plaster rocks using the molds created in Part 1. He then shares his expert techniques for staining rocks to give them a natural-looking appearance. […]

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Video review Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40BW

    In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JWLII2000 YouTube channel unboxes, tests, and runs a new HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40BW from Atlas Model Railroad Co. The diesel locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound decoder. Check out this video as […]

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Video review Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40BW

    In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JWLII2000 YouTube channel unboxes, tests, and runs a new HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40BW from Atlas Model Railroad Co. The diesel locomotive model features an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound decoder. Check out this video as […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 5

Glasses wearing man holding a tray of scale of organized scale lumber pieces.

Gerry Leone is really rolling off-track this time! In this episode, he’s managed to find a hobby application for fingernail polish. Yep, it’s the boldest and brightest red color too! You won’t want to miss seeing how this plays out, along with the other helpful tips he imparts each and every time he goes Off […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Outdoors, Episode 4

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this concluding episode of the Outdoors series, David follows the advice of previous guest Marc Horovitz, and builds a concrete bridge abutment for a troublesome trestle. Kent teams with Rehab: Seasons 1 and 2 host Chuck Sable to install IR signals for […]

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