Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for October Part 1

It’s a diesel double-header with the N scale General Electric Dash-8-40CM from Rapido, and the Wm. K. Walthers Proto EMD GP7. Plus, take a look at Kalmbach Books’ latest – Build Your First Layout from Peter Vassallo. Cody also shares how to score and snap styrene, and answers questions from viewers. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for September Part 2

In the latest products, Cody shares the Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale General American 50-foot insulated boxcar, ExactRail’s HO scale Trenton Works 67′-11″ bulkhead flatcar, and Rapido Trains’ HO scale 3,800-cubic-foot-capacity cylindrical covered hopper, plus workshop tips and reader mail. […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 52

Host David Popp has scores of your hobby-related questions to address in his triumphant return to MRVP headquarters! As he tools around the MR workshop, MR&T layout, and other popular project railroads (several are up for sale!), he tackles inquiries regarding benchwork, trackwork, wiring, scenery, and so much more. […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Track, templates, and uncoupler wiring, Episode 8

Let’s say it all together now…it’s time for another episode of Rehab My Railroad: Jones Island! David and Cody have teamed up to take on more trackwork and test the space allotted for signature structures in the terminal. Plus, Dana works out the wiring for the Rapido RailCrew On-Off Uncoupler. […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Cement plant parts & paint, Ep. 18

It's My Railroad with Steve Brown

Progress on Steve Brown’s scratchbuilt N scale cement plant continues with our celebrated Regular Guy modeler working to add a few more components. All that before he puts quick coats of primer and paint on the assembled structure, and then sets it in place on his Port Smith harbor scene […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 43 Goin’ to Kansas City

    Tag along with MRVP’s wily, witty host Drew Halverson, as he first travels westward aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief between the Windy City and Kansas City! Upon arrival in the Show-Me State, Drew, KJ, and Sherpa Al form a nimble crew that’s ready to roll to historic, yet active railroad sites — both within […]

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Video: Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 2020, part 2

In this episode Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products, including N scale intermodal cars, an HO covered hopper kit, and HO scale vehicles. Cody will also give you a workshop tip, using a cool new tool called a Dual Flex Cutter from Excel Blades. Viewer mail […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Kitbash turned scratchbuild, Ep. 17

It's my Railroad with Steve Brown

When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 23 — Planning ahead

David Popp at his workbench

David has his hands full with projects cooking on his workbench and the Sand Creek On30 layout extension, referenced in MRVP’s special issue Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2020 (KalmbachHobbyStore.com). Follow along as he gets down to the details on his sand loader structure and the new track configuration. […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Keeping on track, Episode 7

David and Cody have added new trackwork to the MR&T HO scale layout rehab project. But there’s trouble along the turnouts that has to be addressed! Eric White also pops in to show off his tugboat and share an update on the cement silo build. Cody is also on-site to showcase his efforts building harbor […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 2020, part 1

Check out an HO scale lightweight diner from Rapido Trains that’s superdetailed inside and out, an N scale well car from Jacksonville Terminal, and new HO click track from PIKO America in the August Cody’s Office. Down in his workshop, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also show you some of his essential shop safety […]

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