In the September 2012 issue, Terry Thompson detailed how to restore an iconic Lionel steam locomotive. Use this image as a backdrop on your computer screen. Click on the image size appropriate for your monitor and drag the image onto your desktop. 1600 x 900 wallpaper 1600 x 1000 wallpaper 1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
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Read more about Kansas City Southern’s pro-passenger policy in a PDF of Lou Marre’s article “We Have No Intention of Going Out of the Passenger Business” published in the November 1967 issue of Trains magazine. KCS passenger policy DOWNLOAD […]
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Read more about Martin Blomberg’s work in a PDF of the article “Martin Blomberg, Designer Extraordinaire” by Max Ephraim Jr., published in the October 1994 issue of Trains magazine. Martin Blomberg DOWNLOAD […]
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Read more about the 1937 streamlined Super Chief in a PDF of the article “Crafting the Lightweight Super Chief” by Larry E. Brasher, published in the Streamliner Pioneers special issue of Classic Trains. Super Chief DOWNLOAD […]
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You don’t have to spend much time with model trains to realize that they come in a number of different sizes. These differences are one of the things that make model trains so much fun because there are advantages to each size. Let’s take a look at them so you can think about which size […]
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Read more about the Rock Island’s 1960s diesel menagerie in a PDF of the article “Christine and the Mongeese” by J. David Ingles, published in the December 1965 issue of TRAINS magazine. Rock Island Diesel Menagerie DOWNLOAD […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A jigsaw is a handy tool for building model railroad benchwork. Follow managing editor David Popp as he gives you tips for making straight cuts when using a jigsaw for layout benchwork. […]
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