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State Line Route in N scale: Modeling rock walls, Episode 16
David is ready to work on the largest industry on our State Line Route project...
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ScaleTrains.com HO scale Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Havelock Shops 2,566-cubic-foot capacity gondola
Looking for an excuse to sit down at the workbench? Try building this newly tooled...
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Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR X31 boxcar
The X31 boxcar was one of the signature cars of the Pennsylvania RR. Join Eric...
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State Line Route in N scale: Modeling a farm field, Episode 15
David and Rene prepare the State Line Route layout for scenery by smoothing out the...
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Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR F30 flatcars
Cody and Eric take a look at the general service and piggyback versions of this...
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Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery
Looking for a budget Christmas train layout? Look no further. Classic Toy Trains Production Editor...
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Bob’s Train Box Episode 76
We're celebrating the happy holidays on Bob's Train Box 76! In this installment, Bob Keller...
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How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive
Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset...
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Visit an amazing 4′ x 8′ O gauge layout featuring Lionel, MTH, and K-Line trains
John Cunius is truly the "Chairman of the Board" when it comes to his O...
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Securing crane hooks
Steve Favale has a number of 25-ton cranes on his layout, and the hooks swing...
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State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14
Learn how David and Rene use materials such as foam, paper, and plaster sheets to...
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How many locomotives can an engineer run?
Lee Ramsburg wants to know what's the most number of engines an engineer can operate...
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Back to business travel aboard Amtrak
Travel aboard a long-distance train for business? Before you set your time machine back to...
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Piko HO scale Sprinter DMU tested
Senior editor Eric White puts the Piko HO scale Sprinter DMUs to the test on...
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Layout visit: Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven
Watch trains running on Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven model railroad, which is featured...
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What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?
Jim Harward writes in to ask what Amtrak carries in its new baggage cars. He...
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Rocky Mountaineer Colorado Adventure
In the fall of 2021, Trains.com staff rode Amtrak train no. 5, California Zephyr from...
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Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils
Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...
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State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13
In this episode, David demonstrates how to paint a gradient blue-sky backdrop for the State...
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Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils
Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...
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