Beyond the byline with Scott Hartley
What was your first byline in Trains? Scott Hartley: My first Trains feature article appeared in the February 1980 issue,…
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The GMDH1 diesel-hydraulic locomotives led a short life with one staying near their birthplace of London, Ontario. Diesel-hydraulic…
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Erie Railroad locomotives included both oddball steam and diesels right out of a builder’s catalog. The Erie was…
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Essential tools for model railroaders Essential tools for model railroaders: A basic tool kit is something many newcomers forget about…
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How to store diesel locomotives: The changing traffic levels of a railroad can affect the number of locomotives it operates.…
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Simplifying body-mounted couplers: Former editor Neil Besougloff used to accuse me of trying to convert all N scale modelers to…
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Alco RSD15 road switcher Some locomotive models seem to come and go and hardly get noticed. Nobody can say that…
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EMD F40C diesel locomotives were six-axle, 3,200-hp units built for Chicago-area commuter service in 1974. They were found on…
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Erie Railroad passenger trains: The Erie Railroad is Classic Trains’ railroad of the month for October 2023. All this…
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With a mainline run of more than 1,000 feet, this freelanced HO scale (1:87.1) club layout is quite impressive! But…
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This small, portable N scale (1:160) layout is designed to create a big impression. To learn even more about the…
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Locomotives with two diesel engines: The recent announcement by Union Pacific to donate a portion of its heritage steam and…
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