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...

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How do you model locomotive terminals faithfullly?

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

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Where do you find specific prototype drawings?

Cody Grivno shows you where to find a specific set of drawings. Are you trying...

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What are the color schemes of tank cars and what are they used for?

Cody Grivno explains different paint schemes of tank cars and what they are used for....

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What is the minimum curve radius of the Rapido Trains SW1200?

Q: Can you tell me the minimum curve radius of the Rapido Trains SW1200? A:...

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How do you remove the numbers from your locomotive?

Cody Grivno explains several different options for removing decals from your locomotive. Prototype railroads renumber...

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Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

Cody Grivno answers this question: Is there anything that can dissolve superglue? Got a modeling...

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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...

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Information on coupler conversion

Steve King wants to know where to find information about changing couplers or making compatible...

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Securing crane hooks

Steve Favale has a number of 25-ton cranes on his layout, and the hooks swing...

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How many locomotives can an engineer run?

Lee Ramsburg wants to know what's the most number of engines an engineer can operate...

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What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?

Jim Harward writes in to ask what Amtrak carries in its new baggage cars. He...

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Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...

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Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...

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What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

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What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

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Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

Zach wants to know where he can find good quality automatic crossing bars for his...

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What are the functions of different pieces of scrap metal?

Tobia Keseman is writing in because he came across some abandoned pieces of scrap metal...

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Building in an insulated shed

Chuck Rosan wants to know if it's possible to successfully build a railroad in an...

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Determining the right-hand side of a boxcar

Edward Waclawski wants to know how someone determines the right-hand side of a boxcar. Cody...

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