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Who offers models in specific paint schemes?

Who offers models in specific paint schemes?

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

How do you make paint handles for airbrushing?

How do you make paint handles for airbrushing?

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

How do you find specific curved end railings?

How do you find specific curved end railings?

How do you find specific curved end railings? Sometimes it can be hard to find...

How to repair or replace broken/missing couplers?

How to repair or replace broken/missing couplers?

How to repair or replace broken/missing couplers? Cody shares ways to take care of couplers...

Is there a passenger set or caboose to go with the Lionel T&P steam engine?

Is there a passenger set or caboose to go with the Lionel T&P steam engine?

Cody helps a viewer track down products in this video of Ask Trains. Do you...

What is the best way to replicate mortar joints on styrene kit walls?

What is the best way to replicate mortar joints on styrene kit walls?

Cody offers five tips in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about...

Where do you find replacement parts for specific models/projects?

Where do you find replacement parts for specific models/projects?

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

What is the wand used for that comes with the Rapido RDC Budd car?

What is the wand used for that comes with the Rapido RDC Budd car?

Cody helps discover the use for the wand in this video of Ask Trains. Do...

What is the minimum lettering information that’s required on a boxcar?

What is the minimum lettering information that’s required on a boxcar?

Cody offers several tips on how to re-create plain leased boxcars in this video of...

What causes an HO scale Proto 2000 GP30 model to make a weird noise?

What causes an HO scale Proto 2000 GP30 model to make a weird noise?

Cody offers several tips and ideas for locating the problem in this video of Ask...

How do you create the flickering effect of a campfire on your model railroad?

How do you create the flickering effect of a campfire on your model railroad?

Cody explains where to find a control/module to simulate a fire on a layout in...

Which manufacturer currently makes an N scale Shay steam locomotive?

Which manufacturer currently makes an N scale Shay steam locomotive?

Cody explains where to find an N scale Shay steam locomotive in this video of...

Where can you purchase PIKO America track and turnouts?

Where can you purchase PIKO America track and turnouts?

Cody explains where to order from in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have...

What adhesive do you use to reposition figures on a model railroad?

What adhesive do you use to reposition figures on a model railroad?

In the past, Cody reviewed a product (some sort of glue) that didn't permanently bond...

What is the dome for on the Walthers Plymouth diesel switcher?

What is the dome for on the Walthers Plymouth diesel switcher?

Cody Grivno explains what the part is for on this model in this video of Ask...

How do you match factory lettering?

How do you match factory lettering?

Cody Grivno answers "Where can I find information on the correct style and size of...

What is the UTCK in “NATX (UTCK Repaint)” referring to on an Atlas tank car model?

What is the UTCK in “NATX (UTCK Repaint)” referring to on an Atlas tank car model?

Cody Grivno goes searching for the meaning behind "UTCK" in this video of Ask Trains....

Does anyone make a log car in HO scale like the Micro-Trains Evans 65-foot 100-ton log car?

Does anyone make a log car in HO scale like the Micro-Trains Evans 65-foot 100-ton log car?

Cody Grivno explains how to find a HO scale log car in this video of...

How do you bevel the edge of an HO scale cork roadbed?

How do you bevel the edge of an HO scale cork roadbed?

Cody Grivno explains how to bevel the edges of an HO scale cork roadbed in...

Made in the USA?

Made in the USA?

Made in the USA? Cody Grivno answers the question: "What other model railroad manufacturers have...