Ask MRVP: Episode 48

David Popp stands at a counter in the Model Railroader workshop while introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page If you missed David Popp last month, he has returned to host the jammed-packed December episode of Ask MRVP. This time he (along with help from Cody and Ben) stuffs the stockings full of great answers to your questions related to trackwork, freight […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 41, SW8 shell modification

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 41

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody continues working on his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. In this episode, he’ll continue working on the shell. Follow his techniques for patching up holes, removing parts, and adding details. […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: From soldering to seawall, Ep. 9

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 9

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Regular Guy Steve Brown starts this episode with a quick demonstration of his technique for installing/soldering feeders to the trackwork of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout. The fun continues as he walks through his process for adding a seawall along the Port […]

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Off The Rails: Solder Boy, Episode 44

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 44

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Gerry “Solder Boy” Leone jumps right into a full-blown look at soldering applications in model railroading. Specifically, Gerry explores interesting options beyond the traditional soldering gun, iron, or pen devices. Plus, he shares a few ancillary items that make the soldering effort […]

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The Garden Variety Railroad Show: Trees, train, and an expansion plan, Episode 2

Even with winter closing in fast, Kent still hopes to make progress on his garden railway. Rene is a bit less optimistic, so she shows how to prepare dwarf trees for the frozen months ahead. Meanwhile, Kent visits a neighbor’s bonsai tree collection, Cody starts a USA Trains GP38-2 locomotive repainting project, and David helps […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 40, SW8 switcher truck and wheel details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 40

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grvino starts a multi-part series on custom-decorating an HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along as he shows how to add a variety of etched-metal, cast-resin, and white-metal casting detail parts before applying his favorite Minnesota Northern paint scheme. […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Working with cork and building a yard ladder, Ep. 8

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 8

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Steve’s N scale (1:160) BSR layout is starting to take shape! In this episode, Steve works on installing cork roadbed and demonstrating how to build a gently flowing trail of turnouts that route into the Port Smith yard.   […]

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Off The Rails: Get Your Kinks, Episode 43

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 43

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Kinks are back in vogue! This time, host Gerry Leone looks at a few of the vintage MR “Construction Kinks” suggestions that flopped, and other tips that have withstood the test of time. […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Merging two sites into one, Ep. 7

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 7

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Steve Brown finalizes his layout design, and then shares how he’ll merge two settings on the N scale BSR into one! In the process, Steve shares his tips and techniques for installing trackwork along the new section. […]

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