How do you remove the numbers from your locomotive?
Cody Grivno explains several different options for removing decals from your locomotive. Prototype railroads renumber their locomotives from time to…
Read moreCody Grivno explains several different options for removing decals from your locomotive. Prototype railroads renumber their locomotives from time to…
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Q: What is a lift frog and why are they used? – Bob Kolankoski, Scranton, Pa. A: Flange-bearing frogs, also…
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Q: What kind of cargo is in those gondolas I see that have rounded covers on them? – John Martin…
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Cody Grivno answers this question: Is there anything that can dissolve superglue? Got a modeling question for us? Send us…
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Q: I have made several stacks of scale 4 x 8 plywood for use as scenery on my HO scale…
Read moreUnion Pacific’s big boy steam locomotive is popular with rail fans and modelers alike. Hans Leys is looking to find…
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Q: I have an older Atlas HO scale GP7 that has developed a whirring sound in one of its gear…
Read moreSteve King wants to know where to find information about changing couplers or making compatible cars from other manufacturers. Cody…
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Q: I have two HO scale steam engines that both have the same problem. Their front trucks are always derailing.…
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Q: What is dynamic braking on trains? – Mark Kroll A: Unlike a typical diesel-powered car or truck, a diesel…
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Q: After building a train table with a plywood top, I plan to put down pink extruded-foam insulation board sheets…
Read moreTodd Wynn asked if he needs a fast-blowing circuit breaker when using an old transformer with newer locomotives. Hal Miller…
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