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Ask Trains.com compilation April 2023 part two
Ask Trains.com compilation April 2023 part two: Cody Grivno answers reader questions regarding illustrations of...
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Trains LIVE — Daytime in the dome
Trains LIVE — Daytime in the dome — 4-19-2023 — In this special episode of...
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Midday Modeler – April 19th, 2023
On this week's episode of Midday Modeler, David and Cody talk 3D printing and ballasting....
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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 11 | Installing a rock wall
In this episode, our host intentionally works his way between a rock and a hard...
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Ask Trains.com compilation April 2023
In the Ask Trains.com compilation for April, Cody is joined by Model Railroader's Bryson Sleppy...
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Midday Modeler – April 12th, 2023
On this week's episode of Midday Modeler, David welcomes Lucas to talk about his new...
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Build a crossover using two turnouts
Model Railroader Editor Eric White and Senior Editor Cody Grivno walk through the process for...
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Trains LIVE — Stay bolts
Trains LIVE — Stay bolts — 4-15-2023 — Back in our March 15, 2023 episode...
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Lionel Vision Line pig stock cars
Lionel Vision Line pig stock cars are headed to market, and they can go "Wee...
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Midday Modeler – April 5th, 2023
David welcomes Steve Sweeney as co-host. Steve reflects on his career at Kalmbach and gives...
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Meet Cody Grivno, Model Railroader Senior Editor
Meet Cody Grivno in this installment of Q&A with the Editors. Here, Model Railroader Magazine...
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Spaces to Places IV | Town development, part 2
The new town of Westcott has moved from concept to construction. Watch as host Gerry...
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Why do some intermodal cars have different support wheels?
Cody Grivno discusses the Rochelle, IL webcam, and the reason why some intermodal cars feature...
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Bowser HO scale SD30C-ECO
Bowser HO scale SD30C-ECO. A modern-era diesel from Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc. recently visited our...
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Are home-mixed wood stains better for modeling than commercial stains?
Cody Grivno compares home-mixed wood stains and their commercially-available counterparts, talks about his experiences using...
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Video Chapters, a Trains.com Video feature
Video indexes and chapters are relatively new to Trains.com Video. This tools helps viewers locate...
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Brightline Basecamp Train Wash
While commuters between Miami and West Palm Beach have enjoyed Brightline passenger rail service since...
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What scale is the Bullseye Drill and Tap Jig set compatible with?
Cody answers a reader's question regarding what scales and models the Bullseye Drill and Tap...
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Are DCC locomotives compatible with DC layouts?
Cody Grivno addresses whether DCC-equipped locomotives can be ran on DC layouts without damaging the...
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How can I verify track voltage?
Cody Grivno discusses the Model Rectifier Controlmaster V, and how model railroaders can verify track...
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