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Northern Pacific Slenderella Salad
Trains LIVE — Northern Pacific Slenderella Salad Trains LIVE — 1-4-2023 — Happy New Year...
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What is a double barrel hopper train?
Cody explains the double barrel hopper train with input from Trains Magazine columnist Bill Stephens. Are...
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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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How to install feeder wires
How to install feeder wires: Installing feeder wires is not a task many model railroaders...
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Bob Cochran’s Vermont Rail System in HO scale
Trains.com Video features layout owner Bob Cochran and his 22’-10” x 25’-7” HO scale (1:87)...
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Rotary snowplow clears Cumbres Pass
Of all the forces that can bring trains to a halt, snow has to be...
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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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Operation Sergeant Santa
The Military Railroad Society, a 501 C3 not for profit organization, returns to provide military families,...
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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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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 4 | Cutting curves and building backdrops
David has cleared the deck and marked his track configuration on the plywood, so he’s...
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Amtrak-inspired flourless chocolate torte
Trains LIVE — Amtrak-inspired flourless chocolate torte Trains LIVE — 12-21-2022 — While railroad dining...
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Favorite Trains.com videos of 2022, see the list!
Favorite Trains.com videos of 2022: For just about a month now, Trains.com Video has been...
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Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD Trailer
Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD | 16124 From the publishers of Classic Trains magazine, this...
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Introducing Trains.com Video!
Introducing Trains.com Video! This is the new home for all your favorite railroading and modeling...
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AirPlay and Chromecast, a Trains.com Video feature
AirPlay/Chromecast AirPlay/Chromecast lets you stream your favorite Trains.com videos from your phone, tablet, or laptop...
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Comments, A Trains.com Video feature
Comments The comments feature on Trains.com gives you the opportunity to ask questions during livestreams...
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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Timelapse Trek to the Tracks
In this extra-long, extended-length, timelapse video (1 hour 20 minutes!), our intrepid railfan/professional photographer Tom...
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Colorado Model Railroad Museum Display in HO scale
In this visit to the Colorado Model Railroad Museum’s 10,000 square-foot building, you’ll get to...
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Meet Brian Schmidt, Classic Trains Editor
In this installment of Q&A with the Editors, you’ll meet Classic Trains magazine Editor Brian...
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