Cody Grivno discusses how to convert an HO scale IHC Mikado tender for track-power pickup. The July 2006 copy of Model Railroader Cody references can be found here. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an […]
See this interview with Eric White, Editor of Model Railroader magazine. Trains.com Unlimited Members can see the video in the Trains.com Video section. Steve Sweeney: Well, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another Q&A with the Editors. And today, our special guest is Eric White, editor of Model Railroader magazine. Eric, welcome. Eric White: Thank you. […]
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Facts & features Name: Tygart Valley Division Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: Two rooms, 15′ x 18′ and 12′ x 20′ Prototypes: Proto-freelanced, Western Maryland Ry. Locale: West Virginia Era: Mid-1950s Style: Walkaround Mainline run: 160 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: No. 6 Maximum grade: 2.75% Benchwork: Open grid Height: 45″ to 63″ Roadbed: Cork […]
Ask Trains.com compilation March 2023: In the March compilation, Cody answers viewer questions about topics ranging from turning around locomotives on smaller layouts, to dual mode decoders, to the merits of home-mixed wood stains versus commercial options, and more! Cody is joined by Model Railroader’s Eric White, and from the Model Railroader workshop demonstrates wood […]
See this interview with Hal Miller, Editor of Classic Toy Trains magazine. Trains.com Unlimited Members can see the video in the Trains.com Video section. Steve Sweeney: So, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another Q&A with the Editors. I’m so pleased to have Classic Toy Trains Editor Hal Miller. How are you today? Hal Miller: I’m […]
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Ask Trains.com compilation February 2023: In this new format for Ask Trains.com, Cody addresses reader questions in a half-hour long compilation! Questions touch upon different topics, including passenger train car order, realistic scenery modeling, the famed Lionel designer Anthony Castellucio, and more! Cody is joined by guests from Classic Toy Trains, Trains Magazine, Fine Scale […]
Facts & features Name: Adamsville Branchline Scale: N (1:160) Size: 3′-3″ x 3′-6″ Prototypes: Freelanced Locale: New England Era: Steam-to-diesel transition era Style: Island Mainline run: 13 feet Minimum radius: 9.5″ Minimum turnout: No. 4 Maximum grade: 2% Benchwork: 1 x 2 open grid Height: 8″ Roadbed: Cork Track: Atlas code 80 flextrack Scenery: Cardboard […]
Facts & features Name: Gulf & Pacific RR Scale: HO (1:87) and HOn3 (HO scale, 3-foot narrow gauge) Size: 20 x 24 feet Prototypes: Freelanced Locale: Generic Era: Early 1960s Style: Shelf Mainline run: 180 feet Minimum radius: 30″ (main), 24″ (branch and spurs) Minimum turnout: No. 6 (main), No. 4 (branch and spurs) Maximum […]
What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968? Cody discusses coal hoppers prototypical for a readers 1968 layout. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and […]
Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives? Cody discusses locomotive-mounted cameras, their purpose, and whether or not railroads have considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains […]
