How to use a cone-tip sander

Hand using a cone tip sander

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Flex-I-File cone-tip sander is a versatile tool for getting into tight corners and odd shapes. Model Railroader associate editor Eric White shows you how he uses the sander and its peel-and-stick pads for his modeling projects. Pick up a sander and a […]

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Stuff We Use: Bachmann HO scale track cleaning car

Bachmann track cleaning car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page One way to help keep your model railroad running smoothly is to regularly run a cleaning train along the line. Senior Editor Dana Kawala shows you how to make your track cleaning chores easier with a Bachmann HO scale Track Cleaning Car. […]

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Stuff We Use: Bachmann HO scale track cleaning car

Bachmann track cleaning car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page One way to help keep your model railroad running smoothly is to regularly run a cleaning train along the line. Senior Editor Dana Kawala shows you how to make your track cleaning chores easier with a Bachmann HO scale Track Cleaning Car. […]

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British vs. U.S. practices

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A former London & North Eastern Class D49 4-4-0 displays the British-style method of securing the smokebox door and using buffers with couplers. Kenneth G. Williamson Q Why did British steam locomotives use a center-locking device on the smokebox and buffers with link and chain for car coupling? How did U.S. railroads do it differently? […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 37

David Popp stands in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout project and introduces a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David is back for a new epsiode of Ask MRVP! This month he addresses your inquires related to trackwork, wiring, layout maintenance, DCC programming, weathering your models, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, and then post your own question for the next episode! […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 37

David Popp stands in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout project and introduces a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David is back for a new epsiode of Ask MRVP! This month he addresses your inquires related to trackwork, wiring, layout maintenance, DCC programming, weathering your models, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, and then post your own question for the next episode! […]

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Amtrak’s P40s

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Amtrak P40s that didn’t make the first cut for rebuilding wait their turn in Bear, Del., on June 7, 2010. Bob Johnston Q Whatever became of Amtrak’s P40s? They were numbered in the 800 series and looked very similar to the P42s in service today. What’s the difference between them? Does Amtrak still have any […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 36

David Popp and co-host Charlie Conway have a conversation while standing in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp brings out the Hawaiian shirt and special co-host for this summertime episode of Ask MRVP! MRVP’s own Charlie Conway rides along to help answer your inquires related to trackwork, pink insulation foam board, wiring, scenery, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 36

David Popp and co-host Charlie Conway have a conversation while standing in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp brings out the Hawaiian shirt and special co-host for this summertime episode of Ask MRVP! MRVP’s own Charlie Conway rides along to help answer your inquires related to trackwork, pink insulation foam board, wiring, scenery, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, […]

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Operating in push vs. pull

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An eastbound express Metra train, operating in push mode, pauses at Western Springs, Ill., on Sept. 10, 2009. You can see the engineer in the window of the cabcar. Paul Hoffmann Q What’s the difference in touch or feel for an engineer running in push mode versus pull mode? Is there a limit to the […]

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