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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...

Where do you find HO scale American flags?

Where do you find HO scale American flags?

Q: Where do you find HO scale American flags? Cody Grivno explains where you can...

Where do you find street signs for a model railroad?

Where do you find street signs for a model railroad?

Q: Where do you find street signs? Cody Grivno explains where you can find street...

Where do you find factory assembled speeders?

Where do you find factory assembled speeders?

Cody Grivno looks up possible speeders for readers that are looking to add these to...

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

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

Peel-and-stick parts: Cody Grivno advises readers on how to properly keep these peel-and-stick parts down....

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

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

Cody Grivno answers the question about what the two cars behind the two locomotives are...

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

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

Cody Grivno explains the thickness and intricacies of working with the tempered hardboard. Do you...

Where do you find specific prototype drawings again?

Where do you find specific prototype drawings again?

Cody Grivno answers another request regarding prototype drawings and how to locate them. There is...

Where can you find auto production parts?

Where can you find auto production parts?

Cody Grivno answers the question about finding auto production parts for a Roundhouse Ready-to-Roll HOn3...

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

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

Cody Grivno answers the question: Can you tell me where I can buy a Proto:87...

How do you model locomotive terminals faithfullly?

How do you model locomotive terminals faithfullly?

Cody Grivno explains that by researching terminals in books, as well as images online, you...

Where do you find specific prototype drawings?

Where do you find specific prototype drawings?

Cody Grivno shows you where to find a specific set of drawings. Are you trying...

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

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

Cody Grivno explains different paint schemes of tank cars and what they are used for....

What is the minimum curve radius of the Rapido Trains SW1200?

What is the minimum curve radius of the Rapido Trains SW1200?

Q: Can you tell me the minimum curve radius of the Rapido Trains SW1200? A:...

How do you remove the numbers from your locomotive?

How do you remove the numbers from your locomotive?

Cody Grivno explains several different options for removing decals from your locomotive. Prototype railroads renumber...

Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

Cody Grivno answers this question: Is there anything that can dissolve superglue? Got a modeling...