Odds and Ends Videos
![State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MRR111921_HTL_SLRnscaleEp13_MV1677-400x225.jpg)
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](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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![Bob’s Train Box Episode 75](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CTT110921_BTB_Episode75_MV1731-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MRR110821_HTL_SLRnscaleEp12_MV1676-400x225.jpg)
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?](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MRR110221_IMR_Episode27_MV1726-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MRR110121_IMR_Ep26_MV1725-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MRR110221_HTL_SLRnscaleEp11_MV1675-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CTT110121_MPR_LionelGP30_MV1723-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MRR_Atlas_O_Container_Car_1021-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Ask_Trains_Logo-400x400.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR_Master_Line_slab_side_covered_hopper_1021-400x225.jpg)
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](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CTT102921_PLV_PhantomFunRunCTE_MV1728_Option2-400x225.jpg)
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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![State Line Route in N scale: Installing a DCC system, Episode 10](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MRR102621_HTL_SLRnscaleEp10_MV1645-400x225.jpg)
State Line Route in N scale: Installing a DCC system, Episode 10
David installs a Digitrax Evolution Express command system on our State Line Route layout. Follow...
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![Colorado & Southern steam locomotives in the late 1950s](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CTR_wallin_colorado_southern_1959-400x224.png)
Colorado & Southern steam locomotives in the late 1950s
In this video from contributor Dick Wallin, we can see 2-8-0s, 2-8-2s, and 2-10-2s of...
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