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![Better rail joiners for your layout](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tdc110322-Htl-Solder-Rail-Joiners-Mv2049-600x338.jpg)
Better rail joiners for your layout
Working with rail joiners is difficult for many model railroaders. Rail joiners are the weakest...
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![Operating the layout — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 26](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MV1966_HTL_MiniMRT_26_Still_Thumb-400x240.png)
Operating the layout — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 26
Operating the layout | In the previous Episode 25 (Car routing with JMRI OperationsPro), you...
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![Union Pacific Silvis Donation Special](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TRN010323-TT-UP-Silvis-Donation-Special_V3601_JW-400x240.png)
Union Pacific Silvis Donation Special
In November 2022, a special train left Cheyenne, Wyo., bound for the Railroading Heritage of...
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![Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TRN-TrainsLive-articulatedlocos-600x360.jpg)
Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives
Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives Trains LIVE — 2-1-2023 — Flexible is good, especially when...
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![Midday Modeler for February 1, 2023](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TDCV-midday-modeler-02-2023-thumbnail-400x240.jpg)
Midday Modeler for February 1, 2023
David Popp hosts this week's Midday Modeler, as Eric and Steve continue benchwork on the...
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![What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MV2102_ASK_0123_Q138_FullSized_Still-1-600x338.jpg)
What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968?
What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968? Cody discusses coal hoppers prototypical for a readers...
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![Woodland Scenics O scale traffic lights hit the streets](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CTT012223_MPR_MontagnaWoodlandScenicsCTK_MV2151-600x338.jpg)
Woodland Scenics O scale traffic lights hit the streets
Chris from Chris's Trains and Things on YouTube is back and checking out some new...
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![Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2101_ASK_0123_Q137_FullSized_Still-600x338.jpg)
Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives?
Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives? Cody discusses locomotive-mounted cameras, their purpose,...
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![How are repairs performed in remote areas?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2100_ASK_0123_Q136_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
How are repairs performed in remote areas?
How are repairs performed in remote areas? Cody discusses how railroad repairs are performed in...
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![Midday Modeler for January 25, 2023](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TDCV-midday-modeler-thumbnail-jan-23-2023-400x240.jpg)
Midday Modeler for January 25, 2023
The Model Railroader staff starts a new HO scale Free-Mo project railroad. Eric and Steve...
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![How is plywood shipped by rail?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2099_ASK_0123_Q135_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
How is plywood shipped by rail?
How is plywood shipped by rail? Cody discusses how plywood is shipped by rail. Looking...
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![Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV1865_VID-section-Olympia-Sand-Creek-Episode-6-2023-thumbnail-400x240.png)
Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control
With underside wiring in place, David returns front and center at the side of his...
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![Resin kit construction basics](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2113_VID-section-InTheWorkshop-Episode3-ResinKitBuildingTips-2023-thumbnail-400x240.png)
Resin kit construction basics
In this video, Eric White continues sharing his insights on the most useful tools and...
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![Accessing Trains.com Livestreams and Webcams](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TDCV-FAQ-Livestream-thumbnail-2023-400x240.jpg)
Accessing Trains.com Livestreams and Webcams
Access Trains.com webcams and livestream events, an exclusive benefit of your Trains.com Unlimited membership. Join...
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![What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2098_ASK_0123_Q134_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime?
What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime? Cody answers a reader's...
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![Revisit Dave Tori’s fantastic S gauge layout](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DavetorisgaCTTlayout-400x240.png)
Revisit Dave Tori’s fantastic S gauge layout
In this video, we revisit Dave Tori's fantastic S gauge layout. It's entertaining and calls...
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![The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CTT011023_MPR_MontagnaLionelOgaTrolley_MV2143-600x337.jpg)
The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel
The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel get put through their paces by Chris...
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![Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2097_ASK_0123_Q133_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?
Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: Cody helps a viewer find a...
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![Trains LIVE — AIRS and No. 4](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TRN-TrainsLIVE-AIRS-400x240.jpg)
Trains LIVE — AIRS and No. 4
Trains LIVE: AIRS and No.4 — 1-18-2023 — Is bigger better? Can a small steam...
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![How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MV2096_ASK_0123_Q132_FullSize_Still-600x338.jpg)
How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?
How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets? Cody provides tips for finding out...
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