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Product Review | Atlas Classic Alco RS11 diesel locomotive

Model Railroader staff examines the Atlas HO scale (1:87.1) four-axle road unit – now back in new paint schemes and road numbers!
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The Roundhouse | Collecting Employee Timetables

The Topic – Two Guys (Bob & Brian) at a Tall Table Talking Employee Timetables!
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East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 14 | Painting the backdrop

Follow David and Bryson, as they share an easy painting technique for blending the backdrop sky color with the adjacent wall color.
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Olympia & Sand Creek, Ep. 26 | Ballasting the rails

David add more details and ballast to the trackwork on the Olympia & Sand Creek On30 display layout!
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Trains.com Insider Interview | Conversation with NMRA President Gordy Robinson

NMRA President Gordy Robinson talks with Eric White about the organization in its 90th year!
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Classic Trains Film Archive | J. David Ingles Reel 0050

Explore the fascinating world of 1960s Midwest railroading with rare footage and historic action across Central Illinois and Ohio!
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Cody's Office | June 2025

In this 278th episode featuring Senior Editor Cody Grivno, you'll find new products, modeling tips, and viewer mail segments!
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Exclusive Layout Visit | Doug Tagsold's Colorado & Southern in 1:72 scale

Enjoy an insider's look at this amazing model railroad, as featured in the July 2025 issue of Model Railroader magazine.
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Spaces to Places VII | Roundhouse Retrofit

Gerry Leone reworks another yard structure to illuminate the interior for visitors to his HO scale Bona Vista model railroad.
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Trains.com Insider | Midday Modeler - May 22nd, 2025

See what's simmering in and around the Trains.com Workshop on another typical Thursday.
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Big Skies & Iron Rails | Just Add Water

Join adventure railfan photographer Tom Danneman and friends, as they capture railroading action in, on, and along various waterways of Montana.
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Rail Travel | Amtrak Borealis routes into the Upper Midwest

Travel with Trains.com staff member Ben Lake aboard Amtrak's popular new tri-state train!
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Trains.com Video | Series Highlights for Summer 2025

Watch for these and other exciting shows on Trains.com in the coming months!
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Rochelle, Ill., Railroad Webcam

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