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![Midday Modeler – April 12th, 2023](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_1528-600x338.jpg)
Midday Modeler – April 12th, 2023
On this week's episode of Midday Modeler, David welcomes Lucas to talk about his new...
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Build a crossover using two turnouts
Model Railroader Editor Eric White and Senior Editor Cody Grivno walk through the process for...
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![Trains LIVE — Stay bolts](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Trn-Trainslive-Steam-Staybolts-Lettenberger-600x338.jpg)
Trains LIVE — Stay bolts
Trains LIVE — Stay bolts — 4-15-2023 — Back in our March 15, 2023 episode...
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Lionel Vision Line pig stock cars
Lionel Vision Line pig stock cars are headed to market, and they can go "Wee...
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![Midday Modeler – April 5th, 2023](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_1501-600x338.jpg)
Midday Modeler – April 5th, 2023
David welcomes Steve Sweeney as co-host. Steve reflects on his career at Kalmbach and gives...
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![Meet Cody Grivno, Model Railroader Senior Editor](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TDC_V3620_v2.00_09_29_15.Still001-copy-400x240.png)
Meet Cody Grivno, Model Railroader Senior Editor
Meet Cody Grivno in this installment of Q&A with the Editors. Here, Model Railroader Magazine...
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![Spaces to Places IV | Town development, part 2](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TDC033123_HTL_SpacesToPlacesIV_Ep2_MV2057.00_06_10_21.Still002-copy-400x240.png)
Spaces to Places IV | Town development, part 2
The new town of Westcott has moved from concept to construction. Watch as host Gerry...
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![Why do some intermodal cars have different support wheels?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MV2189_ASK_0323_Q154_FullSized_Still-600x338.jpg)
Why do some intermodal cars have different support wheels?
Cody Grivno discusses the Rochelle, IL webcam, and the reason why some intermodal cars feature...
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![Bowser HO scale SD30C-ECO](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MV2199_MPR_HO_Bowser_SD30C-ECO-600x338.jpg)
Bowser HO scale SD30C-ECO
Bowser HO scale SD30C-ECO. A modern-era diesel from Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc. recently visited our...
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![Are home-mixed wood stains better for modeling than commercial stains?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MV2188_ASK_0323_Q153_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
Are home-mixed wood stains better for modeling than commercial stains?
Cody Grivno compares home-mixed wood stains and their commercially-available counterparts, talks about his experiences using...
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![Video Chapters, a Trains.com Video feature](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VID-behind-the-scenes-chapters-thumbnail-400x240.jpg)
Video Chapters, a Trains.com Video feature
Video indexes and chapters are relatively new to Trains.com Video. This tools helps viewers locate...
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![Brightline Basecamp Train Wash](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TRN033023_TP_TT-Brightline_V3656.mp4.00_00_15_14-400x240.png)
Brightline Basecamp Train Wash
While commuters between Miami and West Palm Beach have enjoyed Brightline passenger rail service since...
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![What scale is the Bullseye Drill and Tap Jig set compatible with?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV2187_ASK_0323_Q152_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
What scale is the Bullseye Drill and Tap Jig set compatible with?
Cody answers a reader's question regarding what scales and models the Bullseye Drill and Tap...
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![Are DCC locomotives compatible with DC layouts?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV2186_ASK_0323_Q151_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
Are DCC locomotives compatible with DC layouts?
Cody Grivno addresses whether DCC-equipped locomotives can be ran on DC layouts without damaging the...
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![How can I verify track voltage?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV2185_ASK_0323_Q150_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
How can I verify track voltage?
Cody Grivno discusses the Model Rectifier Controlmaster V, and how model railroaders can verify track...
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![What’s the best way to turn around a train on a small layout?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV2184_ASK_0323_Q149_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
What’s the best way to turn around a train on a small layout?
Cody Grivno and Eric White discuss the best way to turn around a train on...
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![Where could I find Delaware, Lackawanna & Western MU cars?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV2183_ASK_0323_Q148_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
Where could I find Delaware, Lackawanna & Western MU cars?
Cody Grivno discusses where a reader might find HO scale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western MU...
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![How do I convert a Mikado tender for track-power pickup?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV2182_ASK_0323_Q147_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
How do I convert a Mikado tender for track-power pickup?
Cody Grivno discusses how to convert an HO scale IHC Mikado tender for track-power pickup....
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![Gregg Condon’s Milwaukee Road in HO scale](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MV1895_PLV_GreggCondonHOMILWR_STILL__Thumb-400x240.png)
Gregg Condon’s Milwaukee Road in HO scale
Explore Gregg Condon’s HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad based on 1950s-era Milwaukee Road operations along...
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![Midday Modeler – March 29, 2023](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VID-Midday-Modeler-03-29-2023-thumbnail-600x338.jpg)
Midday Modeler – March 29, 2023
The Crew is back again with more MR goodness! Its an All-Star ensemble cast as...
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