How do I scratchbuild right-of-way details?

Cody aScratchbuild right-of-way details: I'm going to scratchbuild a two-track telltale for both of my tunnel entrances. I have a couple of questions. 1. What material did the railroads use for the telltales that hung down over the rails? 2. For a double track would there be one long bar or two separate bars with the telltales on them?

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 aScratchbuild right-of-way details: I'm going to scratchbuild a two-track telltale for both of my tunnel entrances. I have a couple of questions. 1. What material did the railroads use for the telltales that hung down over the rails? 2. For a double track would there be one long bar or two separate bars with the telltales on them?

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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The West Palm Beach Terminal Co. layout in HO scale

The HO scal West Palm Terminal Co. layout

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 […]

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The Great Northern layout in N scale

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 […]

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How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 gondola?

Ask Trains: I want to repaint and decal a New York Central 6462 gondola. How do I get the metal base off of the plastic shell?

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 […]

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How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola?

Ask Trains: I want to repaint and decal a New York Central 6462 gondola. How do I get the metal base off of the plastic shell?

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 […]

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What is the optimal configuration for power and controls?

optimal configuration for power and controls: I'm building a new model railroad and trying to plan ahead for more advanced multi-train applications in the future. Is TMCC (Train Master Command Control) still the way to configure power and controls? l've heard that Lionel is moving toward Bluetooth train control applications for phone and tablets.

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? […]

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What is the optimal configuration for power and controls?

optimal configuration for power and controls: I'm building a new model railroad and trying to plan ahead for more advanced multi-train applications in the future. Is TMCC (Train Master Command Control) still the way to configure power and controls? l've heard that Lionel is moving toward Bluetooth train control applications for phone and tablets.

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? […]

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What is causing contact issues on my Lionel O gauge layout?

Ask Trains.com: I have two problems with Lionel O gauge. First is the 153 block signal with a 153c contactor that you adjust the nut to go green to red. Second is a 140 Banjo signal with a 145c track contactor. When the train goes over it does nothing. The red light will come on. Of course the track is bolted down to the board so they can not pull apart. Can you tell me what is wrong? Lionel contact issues

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 […]

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What is causing contact issues on my Lionel O gauge layout?

Ask Trains.com: I have two problems with Lionel O gauge. First is the 153 block signal with a 153c contactor that you adjust the nut to go green to red. Second is a 140 Banjo signal with a 145c track contactor. When the train goes over it does nothing. The red light will come on. Of course the track is bolted down to the board so they can not pull apart. Can you tell me what is wrong? Lionel contact issues

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 […]

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What is the correct fan configuration on an SD45?

Fan configuration on an SD45: Ask Trains.com: I'm modeling a Northern Pacific SD45 and I want to upgrade it with Cannon & Co. see-through fans. I have one package with two fans and more on order. How many and what location are these fans appropriate?

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 […]

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