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Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR F30 flatcars

Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR F30 flatcars

Cody and Eric take a look at the general service and piggyback versions of this...

Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery

Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery

Looking for a budget Christmas train layout? Look no further. Classic Toy Trains Production Editor...

Bob’s Train Box Episode 76

Bob’s Train Box Episode 76

We're celebrating the happy holidays on Bob's Train Box 76! In this installment, Bob Keller...

How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

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...

Visit an amazing 4′ x 8′ O gauge layout featuring Lionel, MTH, and K-Line trains

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...

Securing crane hooks

Securing crane hooks

Steve Favale has a number of 25-ton cranes on his layout, and the hooks swing...

State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14

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...

How many locomotives can an engineer run?

How many locomotives can an engineer run?

Lee Ramsburg wants to know what's the most number of engines an engineer can operate...

Back to business travel aboard Amtrak

Back to business travel aboard Amtrak

Travel aboard a long-distance train for business? Before you set your time machine back to...

Piko HO scale Sprinter DMU tested

Piko HO scale Sprinter DMU tested

Senior editor Eric White puts the Piko HO scale Sprinter DMUs to the test on...

Layout visit: Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven

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...

What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?

What’s in Amtrak’s new baggage cars?

Jim Harward writes in to ask what Amtrak carries in its new baggage cars. He...

Rocky Mountaineer Colorado Adventure

Rocky Mountaineer Colorado Adventure

In the fall of 2021, Trains.com staff rode Amtrak train no. 5, California Zephyr from...

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...

State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13

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...

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Where to find guidelines about consolidated stencils

Chris Roehl writes in to ask where he can find guidelines on where to a...

Bob’s Train Box Episode 75

Bob’s Train Box Episode 75

Bob and regular guest CTT editor Hal Miller have a look at MTH Trains' new...

What’s the purpose of this building

What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

What’s the purpose of this building

What’s the purpose of this building

Scott Snuverink from Eli, Kentucky, photographed a building and wants to know what purpose it...

Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

Where to find automatic crossing bars and signals

Zach wants to know where he can find good quality automatic crossing bars for his...