Video 101: Where’s my stuff?

Even short videos require lots of media. Locating your libraries of video clips, photographs, sound clips, titles, transitions, and backgrounds is the first step in postproduction video assembly. When I open my movie software, the first thing I see is a desktop with three sections. Whether you are using the IMovie software that is supplied […]

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Video: MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel

MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel locomotive on test track

The MTH S scale Electro-Motive Division F3 diesel features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 system. The locomotive operates on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), alternating current (AC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. The model comes equipped with American Flyer style wheels and couplers, but scale parts are included. (The conversion was detailed […]

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Haunted Train layout

Halloween toy train layout

Name:    Steven Allen Railroad Name:    Look Memorial Park Haunted Train Layout Video Location:    Look Memorial Park Train Station, Florence, MA Scale:    S Scale Theme:    Halloween Description:    Members of the Pioneer Valley Model Railroad Club have built a Halloween themed layout for Look Memorial Park’s Train Station. It is available during the Haunted Train Rides on […]

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The Pioneer Valley Model Railroad Club’s Christmas display

Pioneer Valley Model Railroad Club holiday display

Name: Steven Allen Railroad Name: Santa’s Trains at Look Park Location: Look Memorial Park Florence, MA Scale: S Scale Theme: Christmas Description: The Pioneer Valley Model Railroad Club has built 3 S Gauge layouts for Look Memorial Park’s Christmas event known as Santa’s Trains at Look Park. This is the main layout of 3 layouts […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 20 – Adding the upper deck 2

David Popp holding plywood next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With the upper level framing in place, it’s now time for David to build out the plywood platform for our N scale Canadian Canyons layout. Once in this subroadbed is attached, David can then turn his attention to completing the trackwork and installing […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 18

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 18

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page All filler, zero fluff in this episode of Off The Rails! This month, host Gerry Leone devoted an entire show to discussing how to fill those unsightly cracks, gaps, and seams on our assembled kits and models. As usual, you’ll be surprised where […]

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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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The Roundhouse: Episode 31

Model Railroader Roundhouse logo

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller, along with guests MR Contributing Editor Tony Koester and MRVP Producer David Popp, offer insights on how to keep the hobby “fresh” throughout years of involvement. Build a new layout? Pick a new scale? […]

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