Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: I enjoyed the Bob Karig authored article on scratchbuilding a steam crane tender in the January 2023 Model Railroader. One technique I learned was laying out accurate sheet cuts using an X-acto cutting mat with 10 squares to the inch. Can you help me find a source for either a mat with 1/8" or 1/10" squares?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: Cody helps a viewer find a specific X-Acto cutting mat with 1/8″ or 1/10″ cutting squares as seen in a Model Railroader story story from January 2023. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: I enjoyed the Bob Karig authored article on scratchbuilding a steam crane tender in the January 2023 Model Railroader. One technique I learned was laying out accurate sheet cuts using an X-acto cutting mat with 10 squares to the inch. Can you help me find a source for either a mat with 1/8" or 1/10" squares?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: Cody helps a viewer find a specific X-Acto cutting mat with 1/8″ or 1/10″ cutting squares as seen in a Model Railroader story story from January 2023. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?: I have a Kato N scale RS3 locomotive (17708) from back in the 1980s. I'm considering swapping out the wheels with traction tires for those without. I've been in contact with Kato USA and they're unable to help, and Kato Japan doesn't provide support outside Japan. I've found these locomotives on eBay, but they are priced at $200. I'm looking for either a junker I can use for spares, or just a couple of replacement wheelsets. Can you help?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets? Cody provides tips for finding out of production locomotive wheelsets at various locations, from online bidding sites to the consignment section of a local model railroad shops. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?: I have a Kato N scale RS3 locomotive (17708) from back in the 1980s. I'm considering swapping out the wheels with traction tires for those without. I've been in contact with Kato USA and they're unable to help, and Kato Japan doesn't provide support outside Japan. I've found these locomotives on eBay, but they are priced at $200. I'm looking for either a junker I can use for spares, or just a couple of replacement wheelsets. Can you help?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets? Cody provides tips for finding out of production locomotive wheelsets at various locations, from online bidding sites to the consignment section of a local model railroad shops. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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What are the purposes of locomotive lights?

What do different locomotive lights represent?: Everyone knows about the headlight on the front of a locomotive and why it is there. But what are some of the other lights you see on locomotives today and in the past? What is their meaning, how are they used, and what different colors are they?

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?: Cody discusses the various lights present on diesel locomotives and what functions they serve. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com […]

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What are the purposes of locomotive lights?

What do different locomotive lights represent?: Everyone knows about the headlight on the front of a locomotive and why it is there. But what are some of the other lights you see on locomotives today and in the past? What is their meaning, how are they used, and what different colors are they?

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?: Cody discusses the various lights present on diesel locomotives and what functions they serve. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com […]

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What is a double barrel hopper train?

double barrel hopper train: I saw a reference to "double barrel hopper train" a few months back and cannot seem to find out what it means. Does anyone know?

Cody explains the double barrel hopper train with input from Trains Magazine columnist Bill Stephens. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where […]

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