Video: Andrew Dodge’s scratchbuilt rotary snowplow

Colorado Midland Dodge HO scale snowplow

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the June 2020 Model Railroader, you’ll learn how Andrew Dodge scratchbuilt an operating rotary snowplow for his Proto: 48 (O fine scale) Colorado Midland layout. Get a demonstration of the model in this short video. […]

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Classic Lionel orange and blue on a high-rail layout

The Silver Rail Club's home based layout

Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: Lionel Lines Location: The Silver Rail Club’s home based layout Scale: O gauge Theme: Classic Lionel colors on the high-rail! Description: Classic orange and blue colors make up these highly collectible train sets! Released individually during the 80’s and 90’s, each freight consist made up an […]

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Classic Lionel orange and blue on a high-rail layout

The Silver Rail Club's home based layout

Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: Lionel Lines Location: The Silver Rail Club’s home based layout Scale: O gauge Theme: Classic Lionel colors on the high-rail! Description: Classic orange and blue colors make up these highly collectible train sets! Released individually during the 80’s and 90’s, each freight consist made up an […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 13, Weathering small-scale vehicles

Airbrushing with Aaron.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner takes up the task of adding realistic weathering effects to make the trucks and machinery on your layout appear like they’ve been working hard. Follow along to learn his techniques for modeling chipped paint, adding dirt and grime, getting a […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 13, Weathering small-scale vehicles

Airbrushing with Aaron.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Host Aaron Skinner takes up the task of adding realistic weathering effects to make the trucks and machinery on your layout appear like they’ve been working hard. Follow along to learn his techniques for modeling chipped paint, adding dirt and grime, getting […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 50

David introduces a video while standing near the Jones Island section of MR&T layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Time to talk trackwork, winter scenery, wood glue, maintenance-of-way equipment, and so much more in this Q&A episode of Ask MRVP. As always, host David Popp and his pals are willing to dig in to dig out the answers that’ll help YOU make […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 10 — Troublesome trip pin

Model Railroader Video Plus Underground Week 10

More work on On30 gondola trucks and wheelsets… at least until David gets tripped up by a new coupler installation that doesn’t quite measure up to the NMRA standards. Follow along, as he works out this and other issues in the fine details of his freight car project. […]

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