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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Bob’s Train Box Episode 75

Bob and regular guest CTT editor Hal Miller have a look at MTH Trains' new...

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What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

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What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

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Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

Zach wants to know where he can find good quality automatic crossing bars for his...

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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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