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What’s in a locomotive number?
Nov 17, 2022·Ask Trains

What’s in a locomotive number?

Cody discusses locomotive numbering in this installment of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad,…

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What are those cylindrical mini tanks on tank cars used for?
Jul 6, 2022·Ask Trains

What are those cylindrical mini tanks on tank cars used for?

Not all tank cars have these. Cody explains what this particular part is used for in this video of Ask Trains.…

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What is the protocol for railroad grade crossing collisions?
Jun 20, 2022·Ask Trains

What is the protocol for railroad grade crossing collisions?

Cody explains grade crossing accidents in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about full-size railroads, or would…

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What was the color and consistency of the ore which the Delaware & Hudson pulled from the mine in Tahawus, N.Y., north of North Creek?
Jun 6, 2022·Ask Trains

What was the color and consistency of the ore which the Delaware & Hudson pulled from the mine in Tahawus, N.Y., north of North Creek?

Cody explains where to find the color of the ore in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions…

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What is the purpose of the louvres low on each side of the nose of both E and F units from Electro-Motive Division?
May 17, 2022·Ask Trains

What is the purpose of the louvres low on each side of the nose of both E and F units from Electro-Motive Division?

Cody Grivno explains what the louvres are for on both the E and F units from Electro-Motive Division in this…

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What covered hopper is on page 8 of the March 2017 issue?
May 6, 2022·Ask Trains

What covered hopper is on page 8 of the March 2017 issue?

Cody Grivno walks you through examples of covered hoppers in this video of Ask Trains. If you have questions on…

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Where to buy a locomotive air horn?
Apr 21, 2022·Ask Trains

Where to buy a locomotive air horn?

Where to buy a locomotive air horn? Cody Grivno explains what where to look to find these more unique and…

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What’s that locomotive in the April 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?
Apr 21, 2022·Ask Trains

What’s that locomotive in the April 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?

What’s that locomotive? Cody Grivno explains what kind of locomotive is behind the BNSF Ry. road number 4592 in this…

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What is the function of the extra tracks alongside the regular tracks?
Mar 25, 2022·Ask Trains

What is the function of the extra tracks alongside the regular tracks?

Cody Grivno answers the question about the extra tracks. Do you have questions about prototype track arrangements? Or, do you…

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How do I find railroad frequencies for my area?
Mar 17, 2022·Ask Trains

How do I find railroad frequencies for my area?

Cody Grivno answers the question with resources for finding railroad radio frequencies. You want to know more about railroad communications…

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What was the name of that railroad?
Mar 4, 2022·Ask Trains

What was the name of that railroad?

Cody Grivno explains where to find the information on railroads. Take a peak at the The Historical Guide to North…

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What’s behind those doors?
Feb 25, 2022·Ask Trains

What’s behind those doors?

Cody Grivno explains what the two little doors on each side of the headlight on an F7 or F9 nose…

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