Cody Grivno discusses the Rochelle, IL webcam, and the reason why some intermodal cars feature different support wheelset variations. 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 email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question in the […]
Cody Grivno compares home-mixed wood stains and their commercially-available counterparts, talks about his experiences using both for modeling projects, and explains the process to mix your own wood stains for modeling. 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! […]
Cody answers a reader’s question regarding what scales and models the Bullseye Drill and Tap Jig set available on the Kalmbach Hobby Store is compatible with, and demonstrates it in action on a Athearn roundhouse line freight car. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size […]
Cody Grivno addresses whether DCC-equipped locomotives can be ran on DC layouts without damaging the locomotives DCC control system. 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 email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question in the […]
Cody Grivno discusses the Model Rectifier Controlmaster V, and how model railroaders can verify track voltage while operating with this system. 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 email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question […]
Cody Grivno and Eric White discuss the best way to turn around a train on a small layout 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 email at: AskTrains@trains.com, or leave a question in the comment […]
Cody Grivno discusses where a reader might find HO scale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western MU cars, and what colors they should be painted. Looking for Pullman Green paint for your DL&W cars? The paint Cody referenced can be found here. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions […]
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 […]
