Are there many coal gondolas in the US left?

Cody discusses how many coal gondolas in the US remain, and the different ways railroads...

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How do I model a woodchip gondola unloader?

Cody explains how to properly model a woodchip gondola unloader, through kitbashing, custom building, and...

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What causes the difference in price between manufacturers?

Cody addresses the difference in price between manufacturers in model railroading, and what the different...

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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...

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How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola?

Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss techniques to...

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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...

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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...

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What is the correct fan configuration on an SD45?

Cody helps a reader identify the correct fan configuration on an SD45. Are you looking...

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Where can I locate a track plan?

Cody helps a reader locate a track plan. Find Model Railroad Planning 2012 and How...

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Can railroad materials be reused?

Cody addresses applicable cases for railroad track material reuse. Are you looking to learn more...

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How railroads transport different types of steel

Cody discusses the rules and regulations around the transport of steel products by rail. Are...

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What’s in a locomotive number?

Cody discusses locomotive numbering in this installment of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn...

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What is the difference between a coach and a chair car?

Cody addresses the differences between a coach and a chair car in this installment of...

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Has the railroad industry considered adding solar panels to diesel locomotives?

Cody discusses the application of solar power in the rail industry. Are you looking to...

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Where do you find replacement parts for out of production locomotives?

Cody helps track down specific parts in this video of Ask Trains. Do you need help...

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How do you change the different colored numbers on a freight car without damaging the paint?

What do you do if you have a car that has different colored numbers on...

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Is it possible to replace my model’s couplers with Micro-Trains Magne-Matic couplers?

Replacing the couplers Need to replace the couplers on your scale model? Cody answers this...

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

Creating your own weathered models that look great? Cody answers this question in this video...

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

What is the best way to secure roadbed to a layout? Cody answers this question...

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What is the name of the tool previously used in a video to punch out round disks of styrene?

Looking for help with your model railroad? Looking for a specific article or video? Cody...

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