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Track Planning

Constructing a wood grade crossing, Episode 6
Aug 1, 2021

Constructing a wood grade crossing, Episode 6

Where the roads intersect with the tracks on Steve Brown’s N scale layout, our humble host has decided to add…

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Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5
Aug 1, 2021

Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5

Host Steve Brown continues to pave the way in and around the tracks of his N scale layout. See how…

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Make dirt roads using drywall mud, Episode 4
Jun 11, 2021

Make dirt roads using drywall mud, Episode 4

Our humble host, Steve Brown, shows how he planned and “paved” the roads to success on his N scale layout.…

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3D Track Plans: HO scale CNW Wisconsin Division to  Crystal Lake, Illinois
Apr 19, 2019

3D Track Plans: HO scale CNW Wisconsin Division to Crystal Lake, Illinois

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Enjoy this unique 3-D rendering of the around-the-wall…

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3D Track Plans: The HO scale Copper Basin Railway
Mar 19, 2019

3D Track Plans: The HO scale Copper Basin Railway

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this exclusive MRVP video, subscribers are treated…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 8
Feb 20, 2019

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 8

Time for the big track plan reveal…well, almost! David first shares some additional historic photos that help complete our overall…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 7
Jan 20, 2019

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 7

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, David pulls in even more…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 6 Drafting a Plan
Dec 20, 2018

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 6 Drafting a Plan

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now it’s time for David to put mechanical…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 4 Sharing the project with others
Nov 20, 2018

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 4 Sharing the project with others

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp invites MR Contributing Editor Tony…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 5 The Doodle Phase
Nov 20, 2018

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 5 The Doodle Phase

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David begins the process of transforming maps and…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 3 Deciphering the Maps
Oct 20, 2018

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 3 Deciphering the Maps

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The series continues as David Popp takes a…

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 2 Aerial Photos and Maps
Oct 20, 2018

How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 2 Aerial Photos and Maps

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In Part 2, David turns to his computer…

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