Model steam locomotive troubles and how to fix them
Model steam locomotive troubles and how to fix them: Compiled by John Page, Editor of the Model Railroader, in 1952.…
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In this article we’ll look at five ways to clean track. If you want to get a lively debate started…
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The Lionel Scout locomotive has been for many an entry point to the toy train hobby. For me, it was…
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Lingonberry or mountain cranberry Common name: Lingonberry, mountain cranberry Latin name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea Plant type: Perennial USDA Hardiness Zones:…
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Clean track and repel critters: I’ve been running my garden railway for about nine years. While operations have been successful,…
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Let’s look at some different types of tunnels. In the real world, tunnels are incredibly expensive to build and maintain.…
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John Allen’s Locomotive Weathering Secrets: Digging through back issues of Model Railroader the other day, I came across a short…
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Large scale boxcars and graffiti in an art exhibit: The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (MOCA) opened its…
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Many hobbyists strive to model freight cars accurately. Selecting the right doors, installing the correct hatch covers, and using the…
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Working with wire cutters – Trains.com director David Popp demonstrates the application of wire cutters, crimpers and strippers in model…
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Heat-shrink tubing is something you need to have in your wiring toolkit. This material makes neat, insulated soldered joints simple and…
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One piece of rolling stock I can bet almost every model railroader owns is a caboose. These cars are a…
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