How do you keep peel-and-stick parts stuck down indefinitely?

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Peel-and-stick parts: Cody Grivno advises readers on how to properly keep these peel-and-stick parts down. First, remove all flash and imperfections from parts that may cause surface adhering issues, then apply the glue of your choice. Grivno suggests a few good glue options. You might want to try several until you find the one that […]

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What were the cars in that photo in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?

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Cody Grivno answers the question about what the two cars behind the two locomotives are in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine. So the next time you’re standing trackside and hear an Amtrak train coming, be on the lookout for these new baggage cars. They certainly do stand out in the train. Do you […]

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What is the thickness of the tempered hardboard used on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy N scale state line route layout?

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Cody Grivno explains the thickness and intricacies of working with the tempered hardboard. Do you have questions about the products that we use for magazine articles or for videos, or do you want to learn more about full size trains? Send us an email: AskTrains@trains.com […]

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Can you tell me where to get specific tools for building my layout?

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Cody Grivno answers the question: Can you tell me where I can buy a Proto:87 track and wheel gauge? Do you need help tracking down tools for your layout, or would you like more information on full-size railroads? Send us an email: AskTrains@trains.com And if you model in Proto:87, please leave your tips in the […]

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What are the color schemes of tank cars and what are they used for?

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Cody Grivno explains different paint schemes of tank cars and what they are used for. Do you have questions about prototype rolling stock? Or, do you want information on how to model them? Drop us an email: AskTrains@trains.com. And, if there are other paint schemes that you’ve seen applied to tank cars, let us know […]

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