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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

Operating the layout | In the previous Episode 25 (Car routing with JMRI OperationsPro), you...

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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

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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?

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

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?

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?

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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?

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

With underside wiring in place, David returns front and center at the side of his...

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Resin kit construction basics

In this video, Eric White continues sharing his insights on the most useful tools and...

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What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime?

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Revisit Dave Tori’s fantastic S gauge layout

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The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel

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Trains LIVE — AIRS and No. 4

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