What are the purposes of locomotive lights?

What do different locomotive lights represent?: Everyone knows about the headlight on the front of a locomotive and why it is there. But what are some of the other lights you see on locomotives today and in the past? What is their meaning, how are they used, and what different colors are they?

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?: Cody discusses the various lights present on diesel locomotives and what functions they serve. 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 […]

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What are the purposes of locomotive lights?

What do different locomotive lights represent?: Everyone knows about the headlight on the front of a locomotive and why it is there. But what are some of the other lights you see on locomotives today and in the past? What is their meaning, how are they used, and what different colors are they?

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?: Cody discusses the various lights present on diesel locomotives and what functions they serve. 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 […]

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What is a double barrel hopper train?

double barrel hopper train: I saw a reference to "double barrel hopper train" a few months back and cannot seem to find out what it means. Does anyone know?

Cody explains the double barrel hopper train with input from Trains Magazine columnist Bill Stephens. 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 Trains.com members, where […]

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What is a double barrel hopper train?

double barrel hopper train: I saw a reference to "double barrel hopper train" a few months back and cannot seem to find out what it means. Does anyone know?

Cody explains the double barrel hopper train with input from Trains Magazine columnist Bill Stephens. 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 Trains.com members, where […]

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Are there many coal gondolas in the US left?

How many coal hoppers are currently in the U.S.? With the decline in use of coal-fired power plants, can any of these cars be re-purposed?

Cody discusses how many coal gondolas in the US remain, and the different ways railroads repurpose the remaining coal gondolas in the US as domestic coal production declines. 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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Are there many coal gondolas in the US left?

How many coal hoppers are currently in the U.S.? With the decline in use of coal-fired power plants, can any of these cars be re-purposed?

Cody discusses how many coal gondolas in the US remain, and the different ways railroads repurpose the remaining coal gondolas in the US as domestic coal production declines. 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 do I model a woodchip gondola unloader?

Model a woodchip unloading system: You did a video in August about woodchip unloading. I was wondering about the lift you showed a picture of. Do you know if anyone has ever done one of these hydraulic lifts in HO scale? If not, do you have any suggestions about kitbashing or scratchbuilding one?

Cody explains how to properly model a woodchip gondola unloader, through kitbashing, custom building, and a Walthers rotary dumper kit. 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 […]

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How do I model a woodchip gondola unloader?

Model a woodchip unloading system: You did a video in August about woodchip unloading. I was wondering about the lift you showed a picture of. Do you know if anyone has ever done one of these hydraulic lifts in HO scale? If not, do you have any suggestions about kitbashing or scratchbuilding one?

Cody explains how to properly model a woodchip gondola unloader, through kitbashing, custom building, and a Walthers rotary dumper kit. 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 […]

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What causes the difference in price between manufacturers?

difference in price between manufacturers: Have you ever compared rolling stock from different manufacturers and noted the reasons for the price differences? (Level of detail, quality, reliability, etc.) My initial interest is in open hoppers for coal mining operations.

Cody addresses the difference in price between manufacturers in model railroading, and what the different lines offered by certain manufacturers offer. 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 […]

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What causes the difference in price between manufacturers?

difference in price between manufacturers: Have you ever compared rolling stock from different manufacturers and noted the reasons for the price differences? (Level of detail, quality, reliability, etc.) My initial interest is in open hoppers for coal mining operations.

Cody addresses the difference in price between manufacturers in model railroading, and what the different lines offered by certain manufacturers offer. 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 […]

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