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But wait...there's more! More from Ask MRVP host David Popp, as he shares answers to questions YOU have about couplers, track cleaining, ballast options, painting techniques, and other topics in the model railroading hobby.
Full Disclosure: It is not May, and this is not the Big Birthday Bash III, part 2! So what is it? More of Gerry, and more great suggestions for clever layout construction, maintenance, and modeling tips!
David Popp continues making and adding detail parts to the O scale (1:48) log loader he'll install on the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. He's got so many details planned, it'll be a miracle if he gets them all into one episode!
Check out a selection of the latest new hobby products in N and HO scales with Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno. Then follow Cody down to the Model Railroader workshop where he'll show you how to use craft gemstones to make headlight lenses. Viewer mail topics this month include: lightening ballast color, A end vs B end on freight cars, GP20 builder's plate on a GP9, tips for adding a backdrop divider, and sources for custom decals.
MRVP kitbash challenge contestants are making great progress! This time you'll see what Steve Brown, Eric White, Dana Kawala, and Ben Lake are doing with their structure kits. As for David Popp...he's still trying to get his head wrapped around what he'll assemble!!!
In this episode of Truck's Toy Trains, John talks about iconic Lionel locomotives. Truck also shares plenty of insights regarding his collection of F3 diesel locomotives, GG1 electric locomotives, Hudson steam locomotives, and other powered units produced in the postwar era.