Hollywood’s leading movie railroad

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McCloud River 2-8-2 No. 18 pulls a fictitious circus train past a movie set for the film “Water for Elephants” at Piru, Calif., along the Fillmore & Western Railway in May 2010. David Lustig Remember that train scene you saw last night on television, or last weekend at the movie theater? There’s a good chance […]

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Basic Training: Cementing resin parts

Cody Grivno at his desk

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Many of today’s limited run models are made using resin. Although similar to plastic, resin requires different adhesives to assemble the parts. This video shows how to do the job using cyanoacrylate adhesive, commonly known as super glue. […]

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Using super glue to assemble model train parts

Cody Grivno at his desk

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Many of today’s limited run models are made using resin. Although similar to plastic, resin requires different adhesives to assemble the parts. This video shows how to do the job using cyanoacrylate adhesive, commonly known as super glue. […]

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Paints for model railroads

Two bottles of model paint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There are many different paints available for modeling work, and in this video Cody Grivno explains the basics and uses of several common brands. […]

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Basic Training: Model paints

Two bottles of model paint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There are many different paints available for modeling work, and in this video Cody Grivno explains the basics and uses of several common brands. […]

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Basic Training: Adhesives for modeling

Cody Grivno holding bottle of adhesive

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page What type of glue do you need for your models? That’s exactly what we cover in this video. From super glue to epoxy, we cover the basics of various modeling adhesives. […]

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The basics of modeling adhesives

Cody Grivno holding bottle of adhesive

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page What type of glue do you need for your models? That’s exactly what we cover in this video. From super glue to epoxy, we cover the basics of various modeling adhesives. […]

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PIKO large scale train set

Cody Grivno

Learn how to operate this large scale model train set with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. He’ll show you how to put together the track and attach the power pack that controls the locomotive. […]

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