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Early catalogues from the Baldwin Locomotive Works
Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus some more info about the facsimile I made of the rare and elusive 1885 Illustrated Catalogue of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives. Note: Click on any of the images to enlarge. The covers of three early catalogues from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The large […]
Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]
3D Track Plans: The HO scale Georgia Northeastern RR
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this exclusive for MR Video Plus subscribers, MRVP’s Ben Lake has prepared a virtual tour of the HO scale Georgia Northeastern RR, a 9 x 11-foot layout featured in MR’s Model Railroad Planning 2016! For more info on the design, be sure […]
T-Trak Group Project: Assembling a module, Part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Compact tabletop model railroading comes to MRVP in a big way! In this first of two videos, David Popp shows how to assemble a standard 12 x 14-inch T-Trak module. A Dream Team of Kalmbach staffers and contributors will then develop unique […]
T-Trak Group Project: Assembling a module, Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this second of of two videos, David Popp shows how to complete a standard T-Trak module by filling it with foam insulation board and attaching the N scale track (Kato USA Unitrack) in the specified position. The fun has only just […]
3D Track Plan: The HO scale Bakersfield & Ventura RR
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this exclusive video, MRVP subscribers are treated to a unique 3D rendering of a layout soon to appear in MR’s Model Railroad Planning 2016! MRVP’s Ben Lake has prepared a virtual tour of the HO scale Bakersfield & Ventura RR around-the-walls layout […]
Toy Train Basics: Changing traction tires
Classic Toy Trains magazine Editor Hal Miller demonstrates his quick and easy techniques for replacing those worn out rubber traction tires found on many O gauge steam and diesel locomotives. […]
Model Railroad Operations: Using bell and whistle sounds
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The command control sound effects offered on many new locomotive models are far more than just “cool” features. As Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo demonstrates in this video, the bell and whistle sounds can be used in a prototypical manner to […]
3D Track Plan: The HO scale Conrail Bald Eagle Branch
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 3D rendering by MRVP’s Ben Lake, he tackles a little-known former Pennsy line originally drafted by MR contributor Bob Sprague. Take a virtual tour of the 11 x 27-foot walk-in track plan that features 60 feet of mainline run and a […]
Model Railroad Operations: Trailing and facing point moves
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo shows how to make trailing and facing point switching maneuvers on a layout of any size or scale. Viewers get to see and hear Andy talking through the steps, as he operates a diesel locomotive on […]
Model Railroad Operations: Helper Service
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Andy Sperandeo, a contributing editor for Model Railroader magazine, is back with another helpful model railroad operations tip. This time Andy uses the MR&T HO scale layout to demonstrate how a helper (or “pusher”) diesel locomotive assists a heavy train over a stiff […]
