Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Rotary tool cutoff techniques

Rotary tool cutoff techniques | Trains.com Director David Popp demonstrates how a rotary motor tool can be used for a variety of applications when building model railroad benchwork. In this instance, David shares how a rotary tool and a cutoff disk make quick work of errant nails protruding from wood frame components. You can also […]

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Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Replacing a circular saw blade

Replacing a circular saw blade| In this instance, David Popp shows Bryson Sleppy how installing a new, sharp blade yields clean, smooth edges when cutting benchwork components. Putting safety first, David shares the proper process, along with insights for maintaining a saw for years of reliable use! You can also read about this technique in […]

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Trains.com Insider Exclusive | Interview with Stephen Nelson, Owner of Mr. Muffin’s Trains

Trains.com staff writer Lucas Iverson chats with Stephen and Liz Nelson, owners/operators of Mr. Muffin’s Trains in Atlanta, Ind. Throughout this remote-video interview, you’ll glean behind-the-scenes insights into the past, present, and future of the growing online operation with an intriguing brick-and-mortar location too! You can also read the transcript of this insightful interview with […]

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February 2025

The February 2025 cover of Trains magazine, which features a black steam locomotive leading a train of black and red freight cars

In every issue News, p. 4 G&W’s CEO says the rail industry needs to innovate; Amtrak launches Floridian Bill Stephens, p. 8 What will happen if railroads can’t grow? John Hankey, p. 10 When disaster strikes, are railroads obligated to help the communities they serve? Brian Solomon, p. 48 Changing trains is an opportunity for […]

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Spaces to Places VII | Taking a miniprints break

In this episode, host Gerry Leone takes a bit of a respite from construction of his HO scale Bona Vista HO scale model railroad. Join Gerry at Milwaukee’s Trainfest 2024 event, where he works with miniprints owner Bernard Hellen (a.k.a “Dr. Mini”) to prepare O and HO scale life-like figures of himself! Want to see […]

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