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
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. […]
An all-new-under-the-hood locomotive
Jim’s N scale Atlas GP30 is all new under the hood thanks to a newer DCC-ready mechanism. A bonus was the new drivers. The nickel-silver plating had worn off the treads on the old locomotive, and they were difficult to keep clean. A few weeks back I pulled an Atlas N scale GP30 locomotive off […]
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 […]
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 […]
Off The Rails: Episode 5
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 […]
Off The Rails: Episode 5
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Rick Shoup’s HO scale Atlantic & Western
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this Video Vault segment, host Allen Keller tours Rick Shoup’s Atlantic & Western HO scale layout, operated and maintained by a group of friends Rick calls The Tuesday Nite Choir Boys. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Rick Shoup’s HO scale Atlantic & Western
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this Video Vault segment, host Allen Keller tours Rick Shoup’s Atlantic & Western HO scale layout, operated and maintained by a group of friends Rick calls The Tuesday Nite Choir Boys. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Wood Structures: Basic Techniques
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Structure-building expert Wayne Wesolowski hosts a series of 1980s vintage videos aimed at helping you master essential techniques for working with wood as a modeling material. Model railroader and carpenter Dick Cecil assists with the demonstration. […]