Rehab My Railroad: Episode 10

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Rehab My Railroad, the dust starts to fly over several rehab/redo projects on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout! Chuck and host Drew Halverson blast into a scenery project, MRVP’s David Popp installs a new drop-down section, and MR’s Cody […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Rolling stock

Malcolm Furlow holding a train car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Rolling stock accumulates dirt, dust, and grime in a way that’s different than stationary objects. Multi-talented model railroader Malcolm Furlow shows host Allen Keller a number of interesting weathering techniques for rolling stock that were popular in the 1980s, yet still applicable today! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: David Barrow’s HO scale Cat Mountain & Santa Fe

HO scale Cat Mountain & Santa Fe

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this latest MRVP Video Vault release, host Allen Keller reveals an early iteration of David Barrow’s Cat Mountain & Santa Fe HO scale layout. Through this exclusive footage, you’ll see a model railroad masterpiece that boast amazing western scenery and prototypical […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 7

Man wearing a Hawaiian-style shirt facing camera before a model train layout.

In this episode of Ask MRVP, many of the questioned focused on the various project layouts that have come your way in the pages MR and on MR Video Plus. Of course, David and Cody answer other inquiries regarding modeling techniques. Plus, a new guest sheds some light on what’s happening in David’s basement. But […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 9

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A brand-new season of Rehab My Railroad is finally here! This time host Drew Halverson and layout owner Chuck Sable get involved in the renovation work MRVP talents David Popp and Cody Grivno begin last year on Chuck’s HO scale model railroad. Of […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Weathering Railroad Models with Malcolm Furlow: Metals and masonry

Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Multi-talented artist and model railroader Malcolm Furlow demonstrates techniques for simulating metal oxidation and corrosion on styrene parts. He then turns to aging plaster and plastic components used to represent masonry. And if that’s not enough, Malcolm also shares a few additional structure […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Allen McClelland’s HO Virginian & Ohio

Allen McClelland's HO Virginian & Ohio

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Trace the origins of the famous Virginian & Ohio that highlighted the pages of Model Railroader magazine throughout the 1980s. Host Allen Keller interviews the man behind the layout that was as much of a real railroad as a model can be! […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 27 – Back to Lombard Canyon

Drew Halverson looks on at a blue and white-stripped Montana Rail Link diesel locomotive.

In this episode, host Drew Halverson quite literally takes railfanning to new heights! Drew and The Danneman Boys head back to Lombard Canyon, Montana, where they barnstorm BNSF and MRL trains, all with the help of pilot Charlie Conway and his plane Bessie. Watch as the crew captures stunning aerial images on a DTA trek […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 6

Man wearing Hawaiian-style shirt sitting near models or trinkets from science fiction TV shows.

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! […]

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Trains Presents: BNSF Railway’s ‘Southern Transcon’

Learn about BNSF Railway’s famed “Southern Transcon,” the former Santa Fe main line between Los Angeles and Chicago! See priority intermodal and automotive trains and Amtrak’s Southwest Chief in spectacular desert scenery, and experience the Transcon right on your computer, only from www.TrainsMag.com! […]

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