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July/August 2023
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Atlas O offerings, NJ Hi-Railers specials, railroad books and DVDs QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 22 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 24 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, […]
August 2023
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Tinkerers and mad scientists wanted RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Atlas HO scale General Electric U28CG reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 The secret […]
Guide to HO scale couplers
Although small, couplers play a big role in smooth, reliable operation. If couplers function properly and are installed per the manufacturer’s instructions, you should have few, if any, problems. In this guide to HO scale couplers, we’ll explore some of the different offerings on the market today. The evolution of HO scale couplers When […]
Trains.com Summer Camp 2023 | Aug. 28–Sept. 3
Get ready for Trains.com Summer Camp 2023! From Aug. 28-Sept. 3, Camp Director David Popp will present members with an all-new series of videos — one each day of the week — addressing modeling, weathering, scenery, and more! Unlike traditional camp activities, such as fishing, hiking, and canoeing, our summer camp features all-things model railroading. […]
Preview August and September 2023 content for Model Railroader
Preview August and September 2023 content for Model Railroader We’re always adding new content to our website! Here are some recent stories you may have missed, and a look at some items coming in September. How do I get back into model railroading? Been out of the hobby for a while? We have tips to […]
Preview August and September 2023 Garden Railways content
While we may no longer be printing Garden Railways magazine, we’re adding new content to Trains.com every week! Here’s a few recent items, and a preview of what’s coming in the next month. Become a Trains.com member so you don’t miss any of this great content! If you have a story suggestion, email editor@gardenrailways.com U.S. […]
Track ballasting made easy
Track ballasting made easy: Model railroading is fun, right? Well, most of the time it is, but there are some aspects of this hobby that make us shudder. And judging by the questions we receive, one thing many of us don’t enjoy is ballasting. However, adding ballast (the rocks between the ties and along the […]
Roadbeds made easy with foam
Roadbeds made easy with foam: Plywood has been the primary material for model railroad bench tops for many years. In many situations, though, I’ve found that extruded-foam insulation board is a viable alternative for bench tops built on either flat surfaces or open grids. With proper support, the rigid foam can easily hold anything a […]
