Is there an easy way to reproduce Athearn’s Primed for Grime look on locomotives and freight cars?

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Creating your own weathered models that look great? Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. 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 […]

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What is the best way to attach the Homasote to the plywood?

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What is the best way to secure roadbed to a layout? Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. 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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Interview with Industry Leader Jason Shron

Interview with Industry Leader Jason Shron | Earlier this summer, Trains.com staff finally had the opportunity to resume post-pandemic travel into Canada. The first destination for Director David Popp and crew would be the world headquarters of Rapido Trains Inc, located in the Toronto, Ontario, metro area. That’s where Jason Shron, one of the hobby […]

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6 Questions with Pelle Søeborg

6 Questions with Pelle Søeborg | World-renowned model railroader Pelle Søeborg visited the Kalmbach Media studios during his railfanning trip to the U.S. this summer. He talks about his fascination with North American railroading; packing and shipping his modular layouts; favorite modeling tools; and more. Learn more about Pelle, Free-mo, plus other topics and talented […]

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Meet Carl Swanson, Trains Magazine Editor

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Meet Carl Swanson in this first-ever installment of Q&A with the Editors. Yes, Trains Magazine Editor Carl Swanson speaks with Digital Editor Steve Sweeney about his time at Kalmbach, interests in railroading, and – of course – his leadership role at Trains Magazine. This video series is exclusively for Trains.com Unlimited Members to get to […]

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What would the HO size be of a football or soccer field?

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Looking for help with your model railroad? Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. 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 […]

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Trains LIVE — Rail Safety Week!

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Trains LIVE — Rail Safety Week! Trains LIVE — 09-21-2022 — This week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Gary Koerner, Wisconsin state coordinator for Operation Lifesaver, about how you can stay safe around trains and Rail Safety Week. Rail Safety Week (Sept. 19-25, 2022) is an annual event calling our attention to what could be a […]

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Trains LIVE — Bill Stephens

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Trains LIVE — Bill Stephens Trains LIVE — 09-14-2022 — As the U.S railroad labor situation reaches a boiling point, Bob talks with Bill Stephens, Trains business correspondent, who explains the issues at hand and looks at the negotiations from a historic perspective. Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from […]

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