Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives?

Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives?: Since most locomotives are equipped with RailView cameras to record activity in front of a train, has there ever been any consideration given to side-mounted cameras or back-up cameras on engines?

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 […]

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How are repairs performed in remote areas?

How are repairs performed in remote areas?: When a derailment occurs in an isolated area where there are no roads or other ways of access, how does the railroad get the equipment in to make repairs, remove damaged cars, etc.?

How are repairs performed in remote areas? Cody discusses how railroad repairs are performed in remote areas following derailments, where road access can be limited. 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 […]

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How are repairs performed in remote areas?

How are repairs performed in remote areas?: When a derailment occurs in an isolated area where there are no roads or other ways of access, how does the railroad get the equipment in to make repairs, remove damaged cars, etc.?

How are repairs performed in remote areas? Cody discusses how railroad repairs are performed in remote areas following derailments, where road access can be limited. 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 […]

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How is plywood shipped by rail?

I currently model in HO scale and have made several scale 4x8 sheets (stacked) of plywood. I use them as scenery on various parts of my layout. I place them as boxcar loads, but was wondering if plywood was in fact shipped in boxcars, or were other types of railcars used?

How is plywood shipped by rail? Cody discusses how plywood is shipped by rail. Looking to learn more about how lumber is transported by rail? Read Jeff Wilson’s The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Trakcks, Vol. 4, available from the Kalmbach Hobby Store. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, […]

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How is plywood shipped by rail?

I currently model in HO scale and have made several scale 4x8 sheets (stacked) of plywood. I use them as scenery on various parts of my layout. I place them as boxcar loads, but was wondering if plywood was in fact shipped in boxcars, or were other types of railcars used?

How is plywood shipped by rail? Cody discusses how plywood is shipped by rail. Looking to learn more about how lumber is transported by rail? Read Jeff Wilson’s The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Trakcks, Vol. 4, available from the Kalmbach Hobby Store. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, […]

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Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: I enjoyed the Bob Karig authored article on scratchbuilding a steam crane tender in the January 2023 Model Railroader. One technique I learned was laying out accurate sheet cuts using an X-acto cutting mat with 10 squares to the inch. Can you help me find a source for either a mat with 1/8" or 1/10" squares?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: Cody helps a viewer find a specific X-Acto cutting mat with 1/8″ or 1/10″ cutting squares as seen in a Model Railroader story story from January 2023. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: I enjoyed the Bob Karig authored article on scratchbuilding a steam crane tender in the January 2023 Model Railroader. One technique I learned was laying out accurate sheet cuts using an X-acto cutting mat with 10 squares to the inch. Can you help me find a source for either a mat with 1/8" or 1/10" squares?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: Cody helps a viewer find a specific X-Acto cutting mat with 1/8″ or 1/10″ cutting squares as seen in a Model Railroader story story from January 2023. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?: I have a Kato N scale RS3 locomotive (17708) from back in the 1980s. I'm considering swapping out the wheels with traction tires for those without. I've been in contact with Kato USA and they're unable to help, and Kato Japan doesn't provide support outside Japan. I've found these locomotives on eBay, but they are priced at $200. I'm looking for either a junker I can use for spares, or just a couple of replacement wheelsets. Can you help?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets? Cody provides tips for finding out of production locomotive wheelsets at various locations, from online bidding sites to the consignment section of a local model railroad shops. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?: I have a Kato N scale RS3 locomotive (17708) from back in the 1980s. I'm considering swapping out the wheels with traction tires for those without. I've been in contact with Kato USA and they're unable to help, and Kato Japan doesn't provide support outside Japan. I've found these locomotives on eBay, but they are priced at $200. I'm looking for either a junker I can use for spares, or just a couple of replacement wheelsets. Can you help?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets? Cody provides tips for finding out of production locomotive wheelsets at various locations, from online bidding sites to the consignment section of a local model railroad shops. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send […]

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