Cody answers how to scratchbuild right-of-way details for model railroading. 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 editors answer the questions readers […]
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How do I scratchbuild right-of-way details?
Cody answers how to scratchbuild right-of-way details for model railroading. 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 editors answer the questions readers […]
The West Palm Beach Terminal Co. layout in HO scale
Facts & features Name: West Palm Beach Terminal Co. Scale: HO (1:87) Size: 9-0′ x 12-0′ Prototypes: West Palm Beach Terminal Co. Locale: East coast of Florida Era: Late 1950s Style: Module Mainline run: None Minimum radius: 1821″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: None Benchwork: Hollow-core doors Height: 45″ Roadbed: Cork sheet Track: Micro engineering […]
The Great Northern layout in N scale
Facts & features Name: Great Northern Scale: N (1:160) Size: 10-0′ x 16-0′ Prototypes: Freelanced Locale: Pacific Northwest Era: Mid-1960s Style: Walk-in Mainline run: 86 feet Minimum radius: 15″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Benchwork: Modified L-girder Height: 46″ Roadbed: Commercial foam roadbed Track: Micro Engineering code 55 (main), Peco code 80 (staging) Scenery: Extruded-foam insulation […]
How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 gondola?
Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss techniques to repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola. To learn more about the car being discussed you can find more information about the car at postwarlionel.com. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size […]
How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola?
Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss techniques to repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola. To learn more about the car being discussed you can find more information about the car at postwarlionel.com. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size […]
Model Railroader, February 2023
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What is the optimal configuration for power and controls?
Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss the optimal configuration for power and controls in model railroading, and technological advancements in this field model railroad enthusiasts can expect to see soon. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? […]
What is the optimal configuration for power and controls?
Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss the optimal configuration for power and controls in model railroading, and technological advancements in this field model railroad enthusiasts can expect to see soon. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? […]
What is causing contact issues on my Lionel O gauge layout?
Cody is joined by Classic Toy Trains editor Hal Miller to identify possible contact issues with a reader’s Lionel O gauge 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 […]
What is causing contact issues on my Lionel O gauge layout?
Cody is joined by Classic Toy Trains editor Hal Miller to identify possible contact issues with a reader’s Lionel O gauge 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 […]
What is the correct fan configuration on an SD45?
Cody helps a reader identify the correct fan configuration on an SD45. 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 editors answer […]