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Midday Modeler — 09-07-2022 — recorded LIVE!

Midday Modeler — 09-07-2022 — recorded LIVE!

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 09-07-2022 Bryson Sleppy shows off how to install...

How can I find an older article on adding a DCC decoder to a Bachmann HO scale 2-8-0?

How can I find an older article on adding a DCC decoder to a Bachmann HO scale 2-8-0?

Need to add a DCC decoder to a Bachmann HO scale 2-8-0? Looking for a...

How the Model Railroader staff conducts product reviews

How the Model Railroader staff conducts product reviews

Ever wonder how a model railroad product gets reviewed? Eric White and Cody Grivno walk...

What is the best way to clean rails and engine wheels?

What is the best way to clean rails and engine wheels?

What is the best way to clean rails and engine wheels? Looking for a certain...

Union Pacific no. 4014 from Broadway Limited Imports

Union Pacific no. 4014 from Broadway Limited Imports

Union Pacific no. 4014 from Broadway Limited Imports The full-size Union Pacific Big Boy always...

Midday Modeler — 08-31-2022 — recorded LIVE!

Midday Modeler — 08-31-2022 — recorded LIVE!

Midday Modeler — 08-31-2022 — this week is hosted by Hal Miller and Cody Grivno....

Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3

Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3

Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3 Trains LIVE — 08-31-2022 — this week is...

Atlas Model Railroad Co. Electro-Motive Division SD24

Atlas Model Railroad Co. Electro-Motive Division SD24

A new run of Electro-Motive Division SD24 diesel locomotives is available now from Atlas Model...

Trains LIVE — Joseph Lister

Trains LIVE — Joseph Lister

Trains LIVE — Joseph Lister Trains LIVE — 09-28-2022 — The Mayo Clinic ranks among...

Amtrak Coach-class travel aboard the Empire Builder

Amtrak Coach-class travel aboard the Empire Builder

Amtrak looks to expand its services and routes across the nation, including the Upper Midwest....

Where do I find a specific article/video you did on building an American Model Builders N&W caboose?

Where do I find a specific article/video you did on building an American Model Builders N&W caboose?

American Model Builders N&W caboose Looking for a certain article or video? Cody answers this...

How do you preorder a specific locomotive or freight car in certain paint scheme?

How do you preorder a specific locomotive or freight car in certain paint scheme?

Preorder a specific locomotive Limited run is the name of the game in model railroading...

Preparing for layout operations — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 24

Preparing for layout operations — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 24

Preparing for layout operations | The crew might be at the end of work on...

St. Paul Union Depot — Another great Amtrak station

St. Paul Union Depot — Another great Amtrak station

St. Paul Union Depot is a 105 year-old grand structure in the heart of downtown...

Amtrak Midwest Venture car adventure

Amtrak Midwest Venture car adventure

In August of 2022, Trains.com staff had a chance to travel from Chicago, Ill., to...

Midday Modeler — 08-24-2022 — recorded LIVE

Midday Modeler — 08-24-2022 — recorded LIVE

Midday Modeler — 08-24-2022 — this week during #Amtrakweek hosted by Steve Sweeney. This week...

Trains LIVE — Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston

Trains LIVE — Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston

Trains LIVE — Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston Trains LIVE — 08-24-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger...

Amtrak insider travel tips from Marc Magliari

Amtrak insider travel tips from Marc Magliari

Trains.com Director David Popp sits down with Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari for a casual conversation...

Metropolitan Lounge Chicago Union Station — Amtrak’s Midwest rest stop

Metropolitan Lounge Chicago Union Station — Amtrak’s Midwest rest stop

Chicago, Ill., is a key waypoint for America’s vast railroad network. As a passenger aboard...

Superliner dining on Amtrak

Superliner dining on Amtrak

A significant part of the Amtrak long-distance service centers around the onboard dining experience. Rightfully...