Trains LIVE — Stay bolts — 4-15-2023 — Back in our March 15, 2023 episode we visited Spec Machine in Middleton, Wis., for an update on Chicago & North Western steam locomotive No. 1385. The Mid-Continent Railway Museum (North Freedom, Wis.) holds this steam locomotive in their collection and is restoring it to operation. As […]
Model Railroader Editor Eric White and Senior Editor Cody Grivno walk through the process for constructing a track crossover, starting from a pair of turnouts. The duo uses Walthers HO scale Code 83 No. 6 turnouts in this instance, but other brands and varieties work too. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop […]
Lionel Vision Line pig stock cars are headed to market, and they can go “Wee wee wee” all the way to your home. Car sets like this aren’t new to the orange-and-blue; we were first introduced in 2014 to these three-packs with steel-sided reefers. Since then, the train maker has expanded on the theme. In […]
David welcomes Steve Sweeney as co-host. Steve reflects on his career at Kalmbach and gives encouraging words about the Model Railroading hobby. Rene and Bryson pop in to talk about David’s upcoming Modeling Class video series, coming soon. Cody returns with an update on some new pieces that are soon to be hitting the Kalmbach […]
David welcomes Steve Sweeney as co-host. Steve reflects on his career at Kalmbach and gives encouraging words about the Model Railroading hobby. Rene and Bryson pop in to talk about David’s upcoming Modeling Class video series, coming soon. Cody returns with an update on some new pieces that are soon to be hitting the Kalmbach […]
Meet Cody Grivno in this installment of Q&A with the Editors. Here, Model Railroader Magazine Senior Editor Cody Grivno speaks with Digital Editor Steve Sweeney about his time at Kalmbach, interests in railroading, and – of course – his role at Model Railroader and within the hobby industry. This video series is exclusively for Trains.com […]
The new town of Westcott has moved from concept to construction. Watch as host Gerry Leone shares how he initiated the development by laying out the town on a sheet styrene template. Learn helpful tips for arranging city streets, structures, and even rail-served industries. Plus, you’ll also glean insights for working with styrene or similar […]
The new town of Westcott has moved from concept to construction. Watch as host Gerry Leone shares how he initiated the development by laying out the town on a sheet styrene template. Learn helpful tips for arranging city streets, structures, and even rail-served industries. Plus, you’ll also glean insights for working with styrene or similar […]
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! […]
While commuters between Miami and West Palm Beach have enjoyed Brightline passenger rail service since 2018, in 2023, the system will be expanding north to Orlando. As part of that expansion project, the company is opening a new “Basecamp” near the Orlando Airport. Enjoy this quick look inside the $100 million maintenance facility and a […]
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 […]
