Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2020, part 1

Get a quick demo of the sound-equipped HO scale EMD SD35 diesel locomotive from Atlas as well as a tip for using tungsten putty weight to get your freight cars up to National Model Railroad Association standards. In addition to showing you a selection of new model railroad products, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2020, part 1

Get a quick demo of the sound-equipped HO scale EMD SD35 diesel locomotive from Atlas as well as a tip for using tungsten putty weight to get your freight cars up to National Model Railroad Association standards. In addition to showing you a selection of new model railroad products, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer […]

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Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for May 2020 part 2

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno gets some help in this episode of Cody’s Office. Highlights include a demo of the new Athearn Genesis 2.0 series HO scale EMD SD90MAC-H with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and tips for mixing and using India ink weathering washes. […]

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Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for May 2020 part 2

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno gets some help in this episode of Cody’s Office. Highlights include a demo of the new Athearn Genesis 2.0 series HO scale EMD SD90MAC-H with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and tips for mixing and using India ink weathering washes. […]

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Atlas N scale 4,180-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper

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Atlas N scale 4,180-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper Underbody details include separate, factory-applied outlet gate piping, hopper outlets, underframe slope braces, and the cylinder/brake assembly.   Atlas Model Railroad Co. has added a new model to its expanding N scale lineup, the General American 4,180- cubic-foot capacity Airslide covered hopper. The model, based on a mid-1960s […]

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DCC Programming: Epsiode 22 – Methods for Consisting Diesel Locomotives, Part 2

Dana Kawala running locomotives on a test track and holding a throttle.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala continues his overview of ways to use DCC functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. This time he demonstrates Advanced Consisting options. […]

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DCC Programming: Epsiode 22 – Methods for Consisting Diesel Locomotives, Part 2

Dana Kawala running locomotives on a test track and holding a throttle.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala continues his overview of ways to use DCC functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. This time he demonstrates Advanced Consisting options. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2020, part 1

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get tips for building a wood craftsman kit and learn about new locomotives and rolling stock in HO and N scales in this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer your viewer mail on topics that include: replacing […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2020, part 1

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get tips for building a wood craftsman kit and learn about new locomotives and rolling stock in HO and N scales in this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer your viewer mail on topics that include: replacing […]

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Video: Atlas HO Trainkids Acela Train Set

Atlas HO scale Trainkids Train Set

The Atlas Trainkids Acela Train Set has everything needed to get a youngster started in model railroading. Senior editor Dana Kawala shows you have to set up the track and get trains rolling. You can get the Atlas Trainkids Train Set and additional cars and track at KalmbachHobbyStore.com […]

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