Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling a laser-cut wood turntable kit. From assessing the components to adding fine details, David shares how easy it is to build and finish an essential structure for his rustic, Olympia & Sand Creek railroad. This how-to, modeling mini-series starts with […]
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Rehab My Railroad: Adding a remote uncoupler, Episode 6
David launches into this episode with a speedy survey of the progress being made on the MR&T HO scale layout reno project. But his attention quickly shifts to finishing the cork roadbed and adding a Rapido RailCrew remote uncoupling unit along an industry track lead. While he’s at it, David also shows how to install […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Track tips & tricks, Episode 3
James McNab, our newest Contributing Editor, shows viewers that trackwork can be realistically enhanced like any other model on a layout. In this case, James reveals helpful insights for detailing and painting track on his HO scale Hills Line. […]
Video: Rapido Trains HO scale GE B36-7 diesel locomotive
This HO scale General Electric B36-7 from Rapido Trains features an ESU LokSound 5 decoder. See and hear this new superdetailed HO diesel in action on the Model Railroader staff layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2020, part 1
Get a quick demo of an ESU LokSound-equipped N scale GP35 from Atlas and check out a new N scale passenger car set from Kato USA and a new HO Northern Pacific boxcar from Rapido Trains in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in the workshop Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will give you tips […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 4
Details and decals do make a difference, as MR’s Eric White shows in this episode of Rehab My Railroad’s Sidetrack series. Follow along to learn Eric’s techniques for adding stripes and a custom-printed logo to his HO scale tugboat. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight — Video Inside Cody’s Office for June 2020, part 2
In addition to a new Menards illuminated lumberyard and an Atlas N scale flatcar, a new HO scale Accurail kit lettered for the Model Railroader staff’s own Milwaukee, Racine & Troy highlights this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also give you a tip for attaching the metal weight included with the kit […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Crane on the move, Ep. 15
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A wave of change is rolling into Steve Brown’s N scale Port Smith harbor! When Steve introduces a kitbashed HO scale traveling crane into the dock scene, he has to make a few tweaks to accommodate the addition. But it’s nothing that a […]
How-to Library: Installing a portable spray booth
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Want the freedom to paint and weather your models safely and easily in your basement? MRVP’s David Popp shows how to make that possible by installing a fold-up spray booth from Micro-Mark. Follow along as he talks you through the entire process — […]
Video: WalthersMainline HO scale EMD SD50 diesel locomotive
Part of the WalthersMainline series, this HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD50 diesel from Wm. K. Walthers features an ESU Sound & DCC decoder. Check out this smooth performing freight locomotive as Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala takes it for a run on the staff’s HO scale model train layout. […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 51
In this episode of Ask MRVP, host David Popp addresses your hobby-related questions from his safe-at-home, MRVP Underground studio. This time he covers adhesives, track planning, turnouts, couplers, and more. Be sure to leave YOUR questions in the comments section below! […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 3
Eric White’s Sidetrack ship project has now sailed into the safe harbor of his basement. Follow along as he continues working to equip the painted HO scale tugboat kit with the proper nautical trim and details. […]