How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset...

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Visit an amazing 4′ x 8′ O gauge layout featuring Lionel, MTH, and K-Line trains

John Cunius is truly the "Chairman of the Board" when it comes to his O...

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Securing crane hooks

Steve Favale has a number of 25-ton cranes on his layout, and the hooks swing...

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State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14

Learn how David and Rene use materials such as foam, paper, and plaster sheets to...

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How many locomotives can an engineer run?

Lee Ramsburg wants to know what's the most number of engines an engineer can operate...

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Back to business travel aboard Amtrak

Travel aboard a long-distance train for business? Before you set your time machine back to...

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Piko HO scale Sprinter DMU tested

Senior editor Eric White puts the Piko HO scale Sprinter DMUs to the test on...

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Layout visit: Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven

Watch trains running on Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven model railroad, which is featured...

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What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?

Jim Harward writes in to ask what Amtrak carries in its new baggage cars. He...

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Rocky Mountaineer Colorado Adventure

In the fall of 2021, Trains.com staff rode Amtrak train no. 5, California Zephyr from...

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Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...

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State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13

In this episode, David demonstrates how to paint a gradient blue-sky backdrop for the State...

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Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...

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Bob’s Train Box Episode 75

Bob and regular guest CTT editor Hal Miller have a look at MTH Trains' new...

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What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

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What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

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Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

Zach wants to know where he can find good quality automatic crossing bars for his...

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State Line Route in N scale: Modifying structures to fit your layout, Episode 12

Structures for our State Line Route N scale layout keep rolling in! In this episode,...

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What are the functions of different pieces of scrap metal?

Tobia Keseman is writing in because he came across some abandoned pieces of scrap metal...

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It’s My Railroad: Build a loader from parts and pieces, Ep. 27

As the mini-series continues, there's plenty more work for Steve Brown to finish on his...

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