Track and wiring for the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR

Model track on top of styrofom

Associate editor Eric White continues his behind-the-scenes look at building the Model Railroader staff’s latest project model train layout. In this installment, Eric describes how he laid out the track plan full size on the benchwork tabletop, including how he used curve and turnout templates. He’ll also show you the basics of how he laid […]

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Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Painting an EMD GP9 diesel locomotive, Part 1 – stripping paint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page While work on MRVP’s Winston-Salem HO project layout continues, Cody takes on the task of painting up our model railroad’s diesel locomotive. In this mini-series, Cody will walk through the steps for disassembling, stripping, detailing, painting, decaling, and weathering an Athearn Genesis EMD […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 9

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New year, new questions, and new answers on Ask MRVP! Host David Popp looks at inquiries regarding MRVP’s T-Trak group project, handy hobby tools, scenery repair, and just where to find more information (and videos) about various topics presented on MRVP. Tune in, […]

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Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Installing a hardboard backdrop, Part 7 – Adding a printed backdrop

David Popp and Cody Grivno adjusting a model railroad backdrop

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp enlists the assistance of MR’s Cody Grivno to add a printed photomural to the painted backdrop of our HO scale Winston-Salem project layout. Follow Cody as he walks through the installation steps, including how to position the printout, trim it to […]

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T-Trak Group Project: Video Blog 3 – Brian & Ben

T-Trak Modules, blog number three with Brian and Ben.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The MR Video Plus T-Trak Group Project continues to unfold in the third, exclusive video blog! This week, Kent Johnson stops down in the MR Workshop to see what Brian M. Schmidt of Trains magazine is doing with his corner module. Plus, KJ […]

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T-Trak Group Project: Video Blog 4 – Chuck, Eric & Pelle

T-trak Modules, blog number four with

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this week’s T-Trak Group Project video blog on MRVP, Kent visits with Rehab My Railroad host Chuck Sable to see how his C&NW-themed module is progressing. MR’s Eric White also shares structure-building insights related to his Philly-themed module. And you won’t want […]

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