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State Line Route in N scale: Adding layout elevations, Episode 4
Time to turn a flat tabletop into a layout with aesthetically pleasing elevations and undulations....
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Santa Fe steam at Kansas tourist railroad
Join Trains Editor Jim Wrinn on a trip to Kansas to see former Santa Fe...
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Product Review: Micro-Trains National Steel Car
Join Cody Grivno in the studio as he takes an in-depth look at the Micro-Trains...
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An Atlas hopper, a Menards UFO scene, and a new DVD! Plus modeling tips and viewer mail
It's episode 273 of Cody's Office, and Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno is in to...
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State Line Route in N scale: Building legs for a layout, Episode 3
David and Jenny jump right into the assembly of the removeable, wood legs and braces...
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A visit to John Staschak’s O gauge layout
John’s layout appears in the September 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains. It features tremendous...
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Rapid Review: ScaleTrains.com HO scale flatcars
Join Eric White and Cody Grivno as they review the latest ScaleTrains.com HO scale F68CH...
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Check out the Atlas ACF 5250 covered hopper
In the latest product review conducted by group technical editor Cody Grivno, the Atlas ACF...
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San Francisco Cable Car Free Ride
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (sfmta.com) iconic cable cars are up and running again. Even...
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Reading & Northern Railroad steam excursions
Join Trains and videographer Kevin Gilliam for steam locomotive excursions on the Reading &...
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State Line Route in N scale: Building L-girder benchwork, Episode 2
To get the series underway, host David Popp enlists the help of Trains.com editor Jenny...
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An Alco locomotive, controlled entry kiosks, viewer mail, and more!
Group technical editor Cody Grivno is back for episode 272 of Cody's Office, and this...
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Steam restoration continues on Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis 4-8-4 No. 576
Join Trains for a look at the restoration work being done on former Nashville,...
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Bob’s Train Box Episode 72
On this episode of Bob’s Train Box, Bob and CTT editor Hal Miller have a...
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Union Pacific Challengers as they appeared in service
Union Pacific Challengers in service were one of the great sights of American railroading in...
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Rapid Review: Jacksonville Terminal Co. N scale well car
Follow along as Cody Grivno, Model Railroader group technical editor, takes a closer look at...
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Constructing a wood grade crossing, Episode 6
Where the roads intersect with the tracks on Steve Brown’s N scale layout, our humble...
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Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5
Host Steve Brown continues to pave the way in and around the tracks of his...
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Walthers Cornerstone Modern Suburban Station kit
Looking for a station to accompany your passenger line? Join David Popp and assistant digital...
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Toy train smoke: Lots of scents available
Toy train smoke hijinx (and a minor train wreck) abound as Hal Miller and Rene...
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