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How do you create the flickering effect of a campfire on your model railroad?

How do you create the flickering effect of a campfire on your model railroad?

Cody explains where to find a control/module to simulate a fire on a layout in...

Which manufacturer currently makes an N scale Shay steam locomotive?

Which manufacturer currently makes an N scale Shay steam locomotive?

Cody explains where to find an N scale Shay steam locomotive in this video of...

Where can you purchase PIKO America track and turnouts?

Where can you purchase PIKO America track and turnouts?

Cody explains where to order from in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have...

What adhesive do you use to reposition figures on a model railroad?

What adhesive do you use to reposition figures on a model railroad?

In the past, Cody reviewed a product (some sort of glue) that didn't permanently bond...

What is the dome for on the Walthers Plymouth diesel switcher?

What is the dome for on the Walthers Plymouth diesel switcher?

Cody Grivno explains what the part is for on this model in this video of Ask...

How do you match factory lettering?

How do you match factory lettering?

Cody Grivno answers "Where can I find information on the correct style and size of...

What is the UTCK in “NATX (UTCK Repaint)” referring to on an Atlas tank car model?

What is the UTCK in “NATX (UTCK Repaint)” referring to on an Atlas tank car model?

Cody Grivno goes searching for the meaning behind "UTCK" in this video of Ask Trains....

Does anyone make a log car in HO scale like the Micro-Trains Evans 65-foot 100-ton log car?

Does anyone make a log car in HO scale like the Micro-Trains Evans 65-foot 100-ton log car?

Cody Grivno explains how to find a HO scale log car in this video of...

How do you bevel the edge of an HO scale cork roadbed?

How do you bevel the edge of an HO scale cork roadbed?

Cody Grivno explains how to bevel the edges of an HO scale cork roadbed in...

Made in the USA?

Made in the USA?

Made in the USA? Cody Grivno answers the question: "What other model railroad manufacturers have...

Where do you find HO scale American flags?

Where do you find HO scale American flags?

Q: Where do you find HO scale American flags? Cody Grivno explains where you can...

Where do you find street signs for a model railroad?

Where do you find street signs for a model railroad?

Q: Where do you find street signs? Cody Grivno explains where you can find street...

Where do you find factory assembled speeders?

Where do you find factory assembled speeders?

Cody Grivno looks up possible speeders for readers that are looking to add these to...

How do you keep peel-and-stick parts stuck down indefinitely?

How do you keep peel-and-stick parts stuck down indefinitely?

Peel-and-stick parts: Cody Grivno advises readers on how to properly keep these peel-and-stick parts down....

What were the cars in that photo in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?

What were the cars in that photo in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?

Cody Grivno answers the question about what the two cars behind the two locomotives are...

What is the thickness of the tempered hardboard used on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy N scale state line route layout?

What is the thickness of the tempered hardboard used on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy N scale state line route layout?

Cody Grivno explains the thickness and intricacies of working with the tempered hardboard. Do you...

Where do you find specific prototype drawings again?

Where do you find specific prototype drawings again?

Cody Grivno answers another request regarding prototype drawings and how to locate them. There is...

Where can you find auto production parts?

Where can you find auto production parts?

Cody Grivno answers the question about finding auto production parts for a Roundhouse Ready-to-Roll HOn3...

Can you tell me where to get specific tools for building my layout?

Can you tell me where to get specific tools for building my layout?

Cody Grivno answers the question: Can you tell me where I can buy a Proto:87...

How do you model locomotive terminals faithfullly?

How do you model locomotive terminals faithfullly?

Cody Grivno explains that by researching terminals in books, as well as images online, you...