Cody Grivno explains several different options for removing decals from your locomotive. Prototype railroads renumber their locomotives from time to time, and you can do the same thing on your model railroad. […]
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ScaleTrains.com N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack
Cody gives an overview of the N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack from ScaleTrains.com. In addition to Union Pacific, the car is decorated for BNSF Railway, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern in multiple paint schemes and road numbers. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale PCF 5195 boxcar
Cody Grivno looks at the details and paint schemes on the Rapido Trains HO scale Pacific Car & Foundry 5195 boxcar. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale MBTA Comet car set
Join Cody as he reviews the features on the HO scale Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Comet coach and cab coach from Rapido Trains. […]
Bob’s Train Box Episode 77: 2021 in review
It’s 2021 in review as Bob and Hal look back at the big toy train news and products from The past 12 months, including the breakup (mostly) and sale of pieces of MTH Trains and how it has been a net gain for the company and the hobby. They also discuss structure and rolling stock […]
Dissolving superglue for model railroaders
Cody Grivno answers this question: Is there anything that can dissolve superglue? Got a modeling question for us? Send us an email: AskTrains@trains.com […]
State Line Route in N scale: Modeling clear and muddy rivers, Episode 17
David shares two options for modeling rivers on the State Line Route. He demonstrates how to make a muddy river using two-part resin and tints, and a clear river using one-part resin. Lastly, he adds waves, ripples, and other details to complete the water scene. […]
Where can I find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy tenders?
Union Pacific’s big boy steam locomotive is popular with rail fans and modelers alike. Hans Leys is looking to find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy water tenders. Cody shares where they are available for purchase. […]
Information on coupler conversion
Steve King wants to know where to find information about changing couplers or making compatible cars from other manufacturers. Cody Grivno is in the studio to share resources. […]
ScaleTrains.com HO scale Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Havelock Shops 2,566-cubic-foot capacity gondola
Looking for an excuse to sit down at the workbench? Try building this newly tooled gondola kit from ScaleTrains.com. Cody and Eric take a look at the features on this HO scale car. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR X31 boxcar
The X31 boxcar was one of the signature cars of the Pennsylvania RR. Join Eric and Cody as they take a look at the features on these new HO scale cars from Rapido Trains. […]
State Line Route in N scale: Modeling a farm field, Episode 15
David and Rene prepare the State Line Route layout for scenery by smoothing out the terrain. Then they show how to model a farm field using scenery materials, such as grass mats, static grass, trees, and more! […]