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Making grade crossing signals: Work is coming to an end on the State Line Route N scale model railroad, but not before adding some final details. In this episode, David Popp shows how to make grade crossing signals using parts from various manufacturers. The modeling tools he uses for this project are available for purchase […]
Midday Modeler — 05.11.2022 — in this episode, Hal Miller, Cody Grivno, and Eric White talk about the modeling, toy trains, and Model Railroader! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted at Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media staff modeling and talking about model railroads in a […]
Cody Grivno explains what the part is for on this model in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions on parts of model railroad equipment, or would you like to learn more about prototype trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and […]
Cody Grivno walks you through examples of covered hoppers in this video of Ask Trains. If you have questions on prototype rolling stock, or want to know more about prototype railroading? 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 editors answer […]
Cody Grivno answers “Where can I find information on the correct style and size of lettering for specific railroads?” in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about re-lettering your model trains, or would you like to know more about prototype railroading? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular […]
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DCC install for n scale | As the crew nears completion of the State Line Route N scale (1:160) model railroad, it’s time to get the locomotives ready to run. In this episode, David Popp shares how to install a Train Control Systems (TCS) AMD4 DCC decoder into an N scale Atlas diesel locomotive. Follow […]
Celebrating Amtrak’s 50th +1! No force of nature or pandemic fears could keep Trains.com Producer Kent Johnson from pressing ahead with his Amtrak victory lap across America in the summer of 2021. There’s no better way to reveal the highlights and highjinks of present-day rail travel, than to document the ride along routes of notable […]
Celebrating Amtrak’s 50th +1! No force of nature or pandemic fears could keep Trains.com Executive Producer Kent Johnson from pressing ahead with his Amtrak victory lap across America in the summer of 2021. There’s no better way to reveal the highlights and highjinks of present-day rail travel, than to document the ride along routes of […]
Cody Grivno goes searching for the meaning behind “UTCK” in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions on what an acronym stands for, or would you like to learn more about your model railroad? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com Please leave all questions in the comments field below. ………………………………… Ask Trains is a […]
Cody Grivno explains how to find a HO scale log car in this video of Ask Trains. Are you trying to find a certain piece of model railroad equipment, or would you like more information on full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com If you know of any other resources for the Evans 100-ton […]
Midday Modeler — 04.27.2022 — This week hosted by Cody Grivno. This week Cody and Company offer up modeling tips, tricks, and updates. Eric White and Steven Otte, and Nastassia Putz, show of the progress they’ve made on their projects in the Depot Dash Kitbash project in 2022. Cody also shows tips of shoring up the […]
