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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...

Where do you find specific prototype drawings?

Where do you find specific prototype drawings?

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

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

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....

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

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:...

How do you remove the numbers from your locomotive?

How do you remove the numbers from your locomotive?

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

Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

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

Where can I find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy tenders?

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...

Information on coupler conversion

Information on coupler conversion

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

Securing crane hooks

Securing crane hooks

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

How many locomotives can an engineer run?

How many locomotives can an engineer run?

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

What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?

What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?

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

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

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

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

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

What’s the purpose of this building

What’s the purpose of this building

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

What’s the purpose of this building

What’s the purpose of this building

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

Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

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

What are the functions of different pieces of scrap metal?

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...

Building in an insulated shed

Building in an insulated shed

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

Determining the right-hand side of a boxcar

Determining the right-hand side of a boxcar

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

Re-building and operating 20th century steam and early diesel locomotives

Re-building and operating 20th century steam and early diesel locomotives

Charles G. Pitcher from Washington, Illinois, wants to know where early 21st century organizations find...