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Comparative sizes of large-scale figures
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New model trains for the week of May 28, 2020
HO scale locomotives 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Baltimore & Ohio; Chesapeake & Ohio; Great Northern; New York Central; Pennsylvania RR; and Union Pacific. One road number per scheme. Die-cast metal boiler and frame with brass details, light-emitting-diode headlights, can motor, and front and rear metal couplers. Can be controlled with […]
Desktop wallpaper from the 2020 Model Railroader Trackside Photo Contest
Earlier this year, we put out the call for MR readers to send us their best model railroad photos. We published the winners in the July 2020 Model Railroader. Follow the links below to download the images of all eight winning trackside photos sized appropriately for use as computer screen desktops. Click on the links […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 17 — The details of applying decals
No sleight of hand here! David is actually making progress on many of his modeling projects while Underground. This time he’s busy applying decals, pepping up the appearance of his O scale population, and enhancing an HO scale New Haven passenger car! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 18 — Popp-up spray booth
In this episode, MRVP’s David Popp completes his Underground workshop by adding a much needed spray booth! After installing a Micro-Mark Fold Up Spray Booth, our host quickly puts it to use airbrushing subtle weathering effects on his On30 caboose and gons. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 19 — Wiring work
From boxes to outlets to on-off switches, David has an eclectic array of electrical parts and pieces he’ll use to route power to his Olympia Logging Co. On 30 layout! He’s charged up and ready to show you his wiring scheme and installation process. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 14 — Plethra o’ projects
Judging from the stack of stuff on David’s MRVP Underground workbench, he’s gonna need to work fast to cover all of those projects! But given time and motivation to stay busy, you can bet he’ll jump right into several modeling, weathering, and kitbuilding efforts in this episode. […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 15 — He’s back!
David welcomes back (virtually) MRVP’s Gerry Leone for another episode from the basement bunker! This time the two of them address a few viewer questions and comments, share several tips and tricks, and even chat a bit about projects to come! Plus, David also takes a closer look at the interior of his On30 caboose […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 16 — Figure painting clinic
As promised in a previous session, our Underground host works through the process he uses to paint the O scale figures that populate his Olympia & Sand Creek On30 layout. David talks paint, washes, brushes, and more! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 13 — Off to the races
When several projects go sideways for David (it is Episode 13), he shifts gears and races over to the other hobby that shares his basement with the Olympia logging layout. That’s right, it’s finally time for a tour of his 1:32 scale slot car track! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 6 – Finished woodwork
For this weekend edition of Underground, only MRVideoPlus.com subscribers get to see how David puts the finishing touches on his O scale laser-cut wood kit. All before installing the structure, plus details and a fully loaded gondola, on the Olympia Logging Co. layout. […]
Remembering Santa Fe Railway locomotives
Classic Trains editors are celebrating the heritage, history, and lore of famed (and infamous) railroads. In May 2020, we celebrate the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. Please enjoy a collection of locomotive images located in the David P. Morgan Library archives at Kalmbach Media that include the Santa Fe’s iconic locomotives and classic scenic […]
