Professor Carp: Episode 10, Lionel Automatic Refrigerated Milk Car and Platform

Join CTT Senior Editor Roger Carp, a.k.a. Professor Carp, as he shares insights on a post-war era Lionel Trains O gauge operating car. Learn about the history of the famed Automatic Refrigerated Milk Car and Platform, plus tips for making the car work properly! For even more info on the Milk Car, read the February 2021 […]

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Trains.com Holiday Party: Turntable Trouble, Episode 8

David Popp wearing Christmas lights around his neck and a Santa hat

A previous O scale turntable build went awry this fall, so David turned the troubleshooting effort into a Trains.com Holiday Party project…and solution! David takes no shortcuts in showing how to avoid shorts when using copper-cladded PC Board materials for crossties. […]

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The Garden Variety Railroad Show: Finishing fall projects and planting cactus, Episode 4

Rene Schweitzer and Kent Johnson standing by a garden railroad

The return of winter weather in Wisconsin is imminent, so host Kent Johnson has to work fast to complete projects on his raised garden railway. Luckily, he has Rene Schweitzer and Cody Grivno to help with gardening and multiple modeling projects too. […]

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The Garden Variety Railroad Show: Finishing fall projects and planting cactus, Episode 4

Rene Schweitzer and Kent Johnson standing by a garden railroad

The return of winter weather in Wisconsin is imminent, so host Kent Johnson has to work fast to complete projects on his raised garden railway. Luckily, he has Rene Schweitzer and Cody Grivno to help with gardening and multiple modeling projects too. […]

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Country Christmas Display in Large Scale

A large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits

Enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits (lighted outdoor trail and indoor village). Located in Southeastern Wisconsin, this 12 x 30-foot indoor display features no less than 12 trains routing through winter scenes. Marvel at the action and […]

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