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The HO scale Jones Island layout
Facts & features Name: Jones IslandScale: HO (1:87.1)Size: 3′-6″ x 13′-10″Prototype: Port of MilwaukeeLocale: Milwaukee waterfrontEra: Present dayStyle: ShelfMainline run: NoneMinimum radius: 24″Minimum turnout: No. 6 Maximum grade: NoneBenchwork: L-girderHeight: 49″Roadbed: CorkTrack: Code 83Scenery: Extruded-foam insulation board, SculptamoldBackdrop: PhotoControl: NCE Digital Command Control Download a PDF of this track plan! Buy the May 2023 issue […]
The N scale Florida Northern Railroad layout
Facts & features Name: Florida Northern RR Scale: N (1:160) Size: 11 x 16 feet Prototypes: Florida Northern RR Locale: Central Florida Era: 2004 Style: Double-decked walkaround Mainline run: 88 feet Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: No. 6 Maximum grade: None Download a PDF of this track plan! Buy the May 2023 issue of Model […]
Why do some intermodal cars have different support wheels?
Cody Grivno discusses the Rochelle, IL webcam, and the reason why some intermodal cars feature different support wheelset variations. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question in the […]
Are home-mixed wood stains better for modeling than commercial stains?
Cody Grivno compares home-mixed wood stains and their commercially-available counterparts, talks about his experiences using both for modeling projects, and explains the process to mix your own wood stains for modeling. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! […]
What scale is the Bullseye Drill and Tap Jig set compatible with?
Cody answers a reader’s question regarding what scales and models the Bullseye Drill and Tap Jig set available on the Kalmbach Hobby Store is compatible with, and demonstrates it in action on a Athearn roundhouse line freight car. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size […]
Are DCC locomotives compatible with DC layouts?
Cody Grivno addresses whether DCC-equipped locomotives can be ran on DC layouts without damaging the locomotives DCC control system. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question in the […]
How can I verify track voltage?
Cody Grivno discusses the Model Rectifier Controlmaster V, and how model railroaders can verify track voltage while operating with this system. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question […]
What’s the best way to turn around a train on a small layout?
Cody Grivno and Eric White discuss the best way to turn around a train on a small layout Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question in the comment […]
Where could I find Delaware, Lackawanna & Western MU cars?
Cody Grivno discusses where a reader might find HO scale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western MU cars, and what colors they should be painted. Looking for Pullman Green paint for your DL&W cars? The paint Cody referenced can be found here. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions […]
How do I convert a Mikado tender for track-power pickup?
Cody Grivno discusses how to convert an HO scale IHC Mikado tender for track-power pickup. The July 2006 copy of Model Railroader Cody references can be found here. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an […]
Meet Eric White, Q&A with the Editors
See this interview with Eric White, Editor of Model Railroader magazine. Trains.com Unlimited Members can see the video in the Trains.com Video section. Steve Sweeney: Well, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another Q&A with the Editors. And today, our special guest is Eric White, editor of Model Railroader magazine. Eric, welcome. Eric White: Thank you. […]
