How railroads transport different types of steel

Cody discusses the rules and regulations around the transport of steel products by rail. Are...

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What’s in a locomotive number?

Cody discusses locomotive numbering in this installment of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn...

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What is the difference between a coach and a chair car?

Cody addresses the differences between a coach and a chair car in this installment of...

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Has the railroad industry considered adding solar panels to diesel locomotives?

Cody discusses the application of solar power in the rail industry. Are you looking to...

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Where do you find replacement parts for out of production locomotives?

Cody helps track down specific parts in this video of Ask Trains. Do you need help...

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How do you change the different colored numbers on a freight car without damaging the paint?

What do you do if you have a car that has different colored numbers on...

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Is it possible to replace my model’s couplers with Micro-Trains Magne-Matic couplers?

Replacing the couplers Need to replace the couplers on your scale model? Cody answers this...

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Is there an easy way to reproduce Athearn’s Primed for Grime look on locomotives and freight cars?

Creating your own weathered models that look great? Cody answers this question in this video...

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What is the best way to attach the Homasote to the plywood?

What is the best way to secure roadbed to a layout? Cody answers this question...

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What is the name of the tool previously used in a video to punch out round disks of styrene?

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What would the HO size be of a football or soccer field?

Looking for help with your model railroad? Cody answers this question in this video of...

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What tools and glues do I need for kitbashing a vehicle?

[caption id="attachment_130560" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Whether your goal is kitbashing a vehicle or a diesel locomotive...

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How can I find an older article on adding a DCC decoder to a Bachmann HO scale 2-8-0?

Need to add a DCC decoder to a Bachmann HO scale 2-8-0? Looking for a...

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What is the best way to clean rails and engine wheels?

What is the best way to clean rails and engine wheels? Looking for a certain...

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Where do I find a specific article/video you did on building an American Model Builders N&W caboose?

American Model Builders N&W caboose Looking for a certain article or video? Cody answers this...

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How do you preorder a specific locomotive or freight car in certain paint scheme?

Preorder a specific locomotive Limited run is the name of the game in model railroading...

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How do you remove a locomotive’s shell to replace couplers?

Removing a locomotive's shell? Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. Are...

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How do you renumber Union Pacific and Southern Pacific steam locomotives?

Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn...

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Who offers models in specific paint schemes?

How do you find specific models in certain paint schemes? Cody answers this question in...

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How do you make paint handles for airbrushing?

Do you need help controlling the main body and the cab while painting? Cody shows...

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