Cody Grivno

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Walthers HO 40-foot single-sheathed boxcar

5 days ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Scale: HO (1:87.1)Price: $31.98Era: 1920s to 1950sManufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W.
Bluford Shops N scale mill gondola

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

A 52’-6”, 15-panel gondola with factory-dented sides is now available from Bluford Shops. The N scale injection-molded plastic model, offered with light, medium, and heavy denting, features metal wheelsets, body-mounted couplers, and railroad-specific end and hand brake options. The Bluford Shops model is based on a design developed by the Erie RR and Greenville Steel Car Co. in 1940.
Rapido HO MOW flat and camp cars

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Scale: HO (1:87.1)Price: Single camp car, $69.95; three-pack (diner, kitchen, and office vans), $199.95; and six-pack (sleeper vans), $399.95. Separate sale camp trailers (dining, kitchen, office, and sleeper), $24.95 each. Conrail F30A MOW flatcar with deck rails: Single car, $54.95; six-pack, $329.70.
Workbench ideas - Trains

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Q: Since Model Railroader has moved to a new location, have you given any thought to a video or magazine series on building a workbench? I’ve got to build a new one to fit my new train room and am looking for ideas. — Jim BurnsA: Thanks for writing in, Jim. Our workshop space is pretty well set up at the moment, so I don’t anticipate any articles or videos on that topic. As you may recall, the workbenches at our former Kalmbach Media headquarters were built into the room.
Atlas Trainman HO two-bay hopper

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Single car, $26.95; three-pack, $80.85 Era: 1930s to 1970s Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205; 908-687-0880; shop.atlasrr.com Atlas Trainman HO two-bay hopper features: Blackened metal wheels on plastic axles Body-mounted Accumate couplers Factory-applied brake wheel, chassis, and slope sheet covers Freestanding air reservoir, brake cylinder, and control valve Modeler-installed hopper latch bars Molded grab irons, ladders,...
Cody’s Office | May 2025

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Welcome to the May 2025 installment of Cody’s Office. Thanks for all of the positive feedback from last month’s episode. It’s great to be back!Four new products are featured in the May 2025 episode of Cody’s Office. First up is the Rapido Trains HO scale Electro-Motive Division F40PHM-2 diesel locomotive. The commuter engine is followed by the Bluford Shops N scale 15-panel, 52’-6” mill gondola with factory-dented sides.
Walthers HO scale Electro-Motive Division NW2

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Scale: HO (1:87.1)Price: Direct-current model with Next18 DCC plug, $154.98; with dual-mode ESU Sound & DCC, $209.98Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W.
Modeling seasons on your layout

1 week ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Back in 2010, I was part of a group of contributors to Scenery by the Seasons by Kalmbach Publishing Co. The 98-page book featured stories on modeling seasons on your layout. Among the topics covered were spring backdrops; lily pads, cattails, and pond scum; easy autumn trees; and ice and snow. Though the title is out of print, you can find used copies at model railroad swap meets and online auction websites.
Athearn N scale F89-F TOFC flatcar

2 weeks ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. Athearn recently released an F89-F TOFC flatcar in its Genesis line. The flatcar is based on a prototype built in the 1960s by Bethlehem Steel Co. at its plant in Johnstown, Pa.The Athearn Genesis F89-F TOFC flatcar features plastic and die-cast metal construction.
Otter Valley Railroad N scale gondola

2 weeks ago | trains.com | Cody Grivno

Price: Single car, $37.99; six-pack, $219.99ManufacturerOtter Valley Railroad Inc. 37 Tillson St., Unit ETillsonburg, Ontario, Canada N4G 0B7ovrtrains.comRoad names: American Iron & Metal Co. (20000 and 21000 series), Midwest Railcar Corp., Triple M Metal, and XRMX. Also available painted black with data only. Six to 12 road numbers per paint scheme.