State Line Route in N scale: Modifying structures to fit your layout, Episode 12

Structures for our State Line Route N scale layout keep rolling in! In this episode,...

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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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It’s My Railroad: Build a loader from parts and pieces, Ep. 27

As the mini-series continues, there's plenty more work for Steve Brown to finish on his...

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It’s My Railroad: Simple scratchbuilding concepts for shaping a complex industry, Ep. 26

Steve Brown shares his “Regular Guy” techniques for building a complex N scale industry –...

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State Line Route in N scale: Painting trackwork, Episode 11

Our State Line Route layout is almost ready for scenery, but first there’s track detailing...

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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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On the track: Lionel’s new Legacy GP30 locomotive

We took Lionel's new legacy GP30 in Chicago & North Western livery out for a...

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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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Video review: Atlas O 40-foot high-cube refrigerated container

Atlas O is offering models of this intermodal container with Daikin and Carrier refrigeration equipment...

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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...

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale slab side covered hoppers

Atlas has added this former True Line Trains car to its Master Line product range....

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Lionel’s Phantom train stars on this O gauge Halloween layout

Lionel's Phantom train is on the rails! We've all seen Lionel, MTH, and American Flyer...

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State Line Route in N scale: Installing a DCC system, Episode 10

David installs a Digitrax Evolution Express command system on our State Line Route layout. Follow...

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Colorado & Southern steam locomotives in the late 1950s

In this video from contributor Dick Wallin, we can see 2-8-0s, 2-8-2s, and 2-10-2s of...

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WalthersProto HO scale EMD FP7/F7B set

Wm. K. Walthers’ new FP7 is loaded with road name-specific details. Check them out in...

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Lionel Area 51 set a spooky and fun train

Get a look at the Lionel Area 51 set (no. 2123160)! Chris Raines of RBP...

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How to cut track

Join David Popp in the studio as he shows you how to tackle the tricky...

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How to cut track

Join David Popp in the studio as he shows you how to tackle the tricky...

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Fixing free floating wheelsets

Ted Zieger says that he has two steam engines, a 4-6-0 and a 4-4-0, that...

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Added benefits of modifications

David Short from Minneapolis wants to know about the added benefits of modifications on UP980350MW....

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