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Tour of Firecrown Wisconsin Office | Trains.com Director David Popp leads this quick, walk-and-talk tour of the new office space hosting all of your favorite railroad and modeling magazines, including Model Railroader, Trains, Classic Trains, Classic Toy Trains, FineScale Modeler, and Astronomy too! Enjoy this first look at the work areas, library, studios, and other […]
Ask Trains.com December 2024 compilation | Host Cody Grivno tackles tough topics in model railroading and 1:1 scale railroading too! In this episode he addresses your questions about long-term use of lichen scenery material; selecting the ideal Code of trackwork; finding specific freight car couplers; painting a proper blue sky backdrop; plus a wide array […]
Trainfest 2024 occurred November 23-24, 2024, at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the two-day event, thousands of train enthusiasts made their way into the sold out exhibit spaces to enjoy visiting model manufacturers, hobby product/material vendors, model train retailers, operating layouts, and so much more! Watch this compilation video to catch a […]
Ask Trains.com November 2024 compilation | This month, Host Cody Grivno addresses your questions about model railroading and 1:1 scale railroading too! Topics range from identifying buffer service cars; decoding a particular marking commonly found on a caboose; selecting the optimal adhesive for use with foam insulation board; plus a wide array of other modeling […]
Peer in, as Trains.com staffer Lucas Iverson converses with Scott Griggs, Founder and Chief Engineer of Trainz.com. Scott was kind enough to carve time out of his frenetic fall 2024 calendar to drop into this exclusive Q&A interview via remote video feed. Throughout this extensive interview (edited), you’ll glean behind-the-scenes insights into the past, present, […]
In this late summer 2024 interview hosted by Model Railroader magazine’s Editor Eric White and Senior Editor Cody Grivno, the two visited with founder and CEO of Rapido Trains Inc., Jason Shron. The dream job of making model trains is one nearly every hobbyist envisions, but few have ever brought to fruition. In the span […]
Ask Trains.com October 2024 compilation | In this episode, Host Cody Grivno talks about model railroad locomotive wheel flanges; signage along the 1:1 scale right-of-way; modeling an industrial brewery complex; using the right tool for the job; plus a wide array of other modeling and prototype railroading topics that viewers just like you have raised! […]
Ask Trains.com August 2024 compilation | From our new Firecrown Media office space in Wisconsin, host Cody Grivno fields a wide array of modeling and prototype railroading questions. This month Cody addresses your questions regarding locomotive paint schemes for the legendary MR&T HO scale layout; airbrushing skills; prototypical placement of railcar data; selecting industry-appropriate freight […]
Should it stay or should it go? Model Railroader magazine editors Eric White and Bryson Sleppy talk about the reasons to keep or discard rare, unique, special, irreplaceable model railroad “treasures”. From rolling stock to tools to modeling supplies, if you question whether or not you should keep something in your collection, they have answers! […]
Ask Trains.com July 2024 compilation | Host Cody Grivno addresses a wide array of modeling and prototype railroading questions. The various inquiries for Cody reference the numerous practical uses of isopropyl alcohol; how to model a miniature ice vending machine; insights on a unique NS “research locomotive”; modeling scenery using organic materials; and a deep […]
Ask Trains.com June 2024 compilation | Our host Cody Grivno, along with an assist from Trains magazine associate editor Bob Lettenberger, to addresses a wide array of modeling and prototype railroading questions. In this edition he’ll provide insights about the schedule and frequency of trains appearing on the Trains.com webcam at Rochelle, Ill.; how to […]
Trains LIVE — What’s in the bag? — 6-7-2024 — Trains Magazine is known for showcasing railroad photography. Images are submitted by photographers from across the country. Some are seasoned professionals. Others are snapping some of their first train pictures. The common denominator is that each photographer needs a camera, or two, or three, and […]
