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![Where can I find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy tenders?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
Where can I find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy tenders?
Union Pacific's big boy steam locomotive is popular with rail fans and modelers alike. Hans...
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![Information on coupler conversion](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
Information on coupler conversion
Steve King wants to know where to find information about changing couplers or making compatible...
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![State Line Route in N scale: Modeling rock walls, Episode 16](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR122721_HTL_SLRnscaleEpisode16_MV1680-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR121421_MPR_ST_HO_2566Gond_MV1777-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR121421_MPR_Rapido_HO_PRRX31aBoxcar_MV1778-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR121421_HTL_SLRnscaleEpisode15_MV1679-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR121021_MPR_Rapido_HO_PRRF30aFlatcar_MV1760-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CTT_Budget_Christmas_Train_Layout_main_12-2021-400x238.png)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CTT121021_BTB_Episode76_MV1772-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR120921_HTL_BrassLocomotive_MV1699-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CTT120721_PLV_LayoutCuniusOga_MV1780-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR120321_HTL_SLRnscale_Episode-14_MV1678-400x225.jpg)
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?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TRN120121_TDCAmtrakTravelColorado_MV1769-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR113021_MPR_PIKO_HO_SprinterDMU_MV1714-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MRR113021_PLV_SommerRhdHavenHO_MV1730-400x225.jpg)
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?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JeI42dVX-31852894.00_03_31_57.Still001-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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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