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Information on Casey Jones

Anthony Rebaldo would like to know where he can find information on Casey Jones, a historical railroad engineer who died in a train collision. Steve Sweeney has some resources to check out. […]

Ask MR: How can I make a foam tabletop more realistic?

A hand uses a dropper to drizzle scenic cement into ground cover on a train layout

Q: After building a train table with a plywood top, I plan to put down pink extruded-foam insulation board sheets to help keep down the noise. What would you suggest as an affordable option to put over the foam board for appearance purposes? Secondly, if I want to screw or nail anything to the layout, […]

Bob’s Train Box Episode 76

Bob Keller in the workshop with a Santa hat on for Bob's Train Box 76

We’re celebrating the happy holidays on Bob’s Train Box 76! In this installment, Bob Keller and guest Hal Miller look at new Menards buildings including the Ray’s Wrecker building flat. They also examine the O gauge Lionel Super Chief LionChief set. In addition Bob relates a story and a reminder about those oddball train gifts […]

Bob’s Train Box Episode 76

How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

HO scale brass steam locomotive with hands

Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset Models to figure out why the gearbox isn’t turning. […]

How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset Models to figure out why the gearbox isn’t turning. […]

Using an old transformer with newer locomotives

Todd Wynn asked if he needs a fast-blowing circuit breaker when using an old transformer with newer locomotives. Hal Miller is in the studio with an answer. […]

Securing crane hooks

Steve Favale has a number of 25-ton cranes on his layout, and the hooks swing around when he runs them. He’s wondering how he should secure the hooks. Hal Miller shares some photos that may hold the answer! […]