In the Ask Trains.com compilation for April, Cody is joined by Model Railroader‘s Bryson Sleppy to discuss how trackside detectors transmit defects, which railroad built the CSX line in Chesterton, Indiana, and answer questions such as why some Canadian National cars spell “Canadian” with an E, the fate of Branchline Trains, and why some Electro-Motive […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
