Tobia Keseman is writing in because he came across some abandoned pieces of scrap metal while exploring, and now he wants to know what are the pieces, and what are their functions? Check out the submitted photos with Cody Grivno and he tries to reveal their purpose! […]
Take a ride on Len Smith’s O gauge Reading RR featured in the November 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Modern locomotives and rolling stock plus great scenery make this layout a terrific tribute to his favorite fallen flag. Have a look at the track plan here. […]
As the mini-series continues, there’s plenty more work for Steve Brown to finish on his N scale scratchbuilt industry. This video picks up with our host sharing his instructions and insights for putting together a flood loader for the pet food plant. […]
Steve Brown shares his “Regular Guy” techniques for building a complex N scale industry – all from scratch! You’ll get all of the how-to and the why-so explanations in this introduction to this scratchbuilding min-series. […]
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Our State Line Route layout is almost ready for scenery, but first there’s track detailing and painting to be done! David shares his process for cleaning and preparing track before Cody shows how to paint track with his airbrushing technique. […]
Chuck Rosan wants to know if it’s possible to successfully build a railroad in an insulated shed in Michigan. Cody Grivno explains how! […]
We took Lionel’s new legacy GP30 in Chicago & North Western livery out for a spin on our City Transfer & Terminal RR. It runs just as good as it looks! For a full review, check out the December 2021 issue of Classic Toy trains or click here. It also makes an appearance on Bob’s […]
Edward Waclawski wants to know how someone determines the right-hand side of a boxcar. Cody Grivno shows you how! […]
Atlas O is offering models of this intermodal container with Daikin and Carrier refrigeration equipment depicted. The models fit Atlas O’s Gunderson Twin-Stack intermodal cars. […]
Charles G. Pitcher from Washington, Illinois, wants to know where early 21st century organizations find the expertise to re-build and operate 20th century steam and early diesel locomotives. Cody Grivno and Steve Sweeney explain! […]
Atlas has added this former True Line Trains car to its Master Line product range. Eric and Cody take a detailed look at three versions of the car in the latest product review. […]
