We turned the place upside down looking for answers to subscriber’s inquiries in this episode of Ask MRVP! This round, host David Popp answers questions about hopper cars, layout wiring, additional turnout troubles, and much more. There’s even an inquiry about his fabulous wardrobe! Tune in and check it out! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp continues working on a swing-out extension for MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. In this second and final installment of the construction process, he shares how to attach and support the section before adding the track and finishing touches. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Construction on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout has come to a point where the scenery can start to take shape. In this installment, David shares a variety of techniques for applying ground covering, this time in the form of various grass mats […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake continue demonstrating how JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface) can be used to put a home computer to good use on your model railroad. In this episode, the specific conversation focuses on DecoderPro, a tool that makes […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A father and son team re-created the look of Colorado in their basement. The HOn3 Denver & Rio Grande Western of Herb & Mike Danneman is really 3-D artwork! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video, David Popp uses MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout to demonstrate how to build a simple swing-out section that can easily extend the run of any model railroad. David first talks you through the design, before showing how to assemble […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp and others answer viewer questions about troublesome turnout issues, the iconic Cody’s Office runaway boxcar, cleaning layout scenery, visiting the Kalmbach Publishing Co. HQ, and much more! Watch the entire episode and you’ll even see how one viewer question prompted […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Even in the midst of the extensive tracklaying effort on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout, David Popp continued adding various benchwork and scenery elements. In this video, David Popp brings you up to date on those projects. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Contributing editor Tony Koester makes his point – point rails that is! In this video installment, Tony demonstrates how to add the movable points, a switch rod, and guardrails on the turnout he’s built for MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR contributing editor Tony Koester now has all the essential components of the handlaid trackwork installed. In this video, David Popp takes up the effort to add a Blue Point switch control, cut gaps in the rail to isolate the frog, and then […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Tony Koester continues with final preparations before he starts adding rails to the turnout on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. In this video you’ll see Tony’s techniques for spiking and gauging the rails, building a frog, plus a quick tip for testing […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
