Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

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This channel is for video content that reflects my interest in trains, art, music, and other things!

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Rolling Theater! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's CNW/UP Track Inspection Car!

Rolling Theater! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's CNW/UP Track Inspection Car! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1 day ago

Operation Lifesaver Unit! - Model Showcase HO Chicago & Northwestern GP38-2 4604!

Operation Lifesaver Unit! - Model Showcase HO Chicago & Northwestern GP38-2 4604! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.5K views - 1 day ago

Fix My Train 4! - Fixing Coupler Height, Wheel Gauge, and More! RIP Track Compilation 2023!

Fix My Train 4! - Fixing Coupler Height, Wheel Gauge, and More! RIP Track Compilation 2023! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.8K views - 1 week ago

Unique Power Car! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's Union Pacific Power Car!

Unique Power Car! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's Union Pacific Power Car! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2K views - 2 weeks ago

Upgraded Blue Box Athearn! - Model Showcase HO Southern Pacific SW1500 2670, Modeled from Real Life!

Upgraded Blue Box Athearn! - Model Showcase HO Southern Pacific SW1500 2670, Modeled from Real Life! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.5K views - 3 weeks ago

Painting and Prepping the Layout Room! - HO Donner Pass Layout Update January 2026

Painting and Prepping the Layout Room! - HO Donner Pass Layout Update January 2026 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.9K views - 4 weeks ago

Big Shortline Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of the new HO ScaleTrains McCloud River SD38-2!

Big Shortline Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of the new HO ScaleTrains McCloud River SD38-2! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.5K views - 1 month ago

Which New Model Train Was the Best? - The Model of the Year 2025

Which New Model Train Was the Best? - The Model of the Year 2025 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.6K views - 1 month ago

Happy New Year from Dan & Sparklez! - New Years Special 2026

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Happy New Year from Dan & Sparklez! - New Years Special 2026 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More! and Sparklez

834 views - 1 month ago

Was This Santa Fe's Last GP50? - Model Showcase HO ATSF GP50 3854

Was This Santa Fe's Last GP50? - Model Showcase HO ATSF GP50 3854 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.8K views - 1 month ago

Install DCC and Sound! - DCC Shop Bachmann OO Hogwarts Express 4-6-0 Hall Class 5972 Steam Engine!

Install DCC and Sound! - DCC Shop Bachmann OO Hogwarts Express 4-6-0 Hall Class 5972 Steam Engine! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1K views - 2 months ago

Early Six-Axle Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of TWO ScaleTrains HO Scale SD7Rs SP!

Early Six-Axle Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of TWO ScaleTrains HO Scale SD7Rs SP! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.7K views - 2 months ago

Mid-Priced Models, Managing Long Term Projects & Micro-Trains News! - Dan's Backshop November 2025

Mid-Priced Models, Managing Long Term Projects & Micro-Trains News! - Dan's Backshop November 2025 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.9K views - 2 months ago

Headlights, Emergency Light, and Reassembly! - DCC Shop HO Athearn GP40P-2 Part 4!

Headlights, Emergency Light, and Reassembly! - DCC Shop HO Athearn GP40P-2 Part 4! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.1K views - 2 months ago

Big Power for a Big Railroad! - Unboxing and Product Review of Rapido's HO Scale C36-7 UP!

Big Power for a Big Railroad! - Unboxing and Product Review of Rapido's HO Scale C36-7 UP! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

4.3K views - 3 months ago

What's in this Box? - Model Showcase HO Scale Mystery Box!

What's in this Box? - Model Showcase HO Scale Mystery Box! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.3K views - 3 months ago

This Car is for the Birds? - Unboxing and Product Review of Tangent's HO Scale 4750 Covered Hopper!

This Car is for the Birds? - Unboxing and Product Review of Tangent's HO Scale 4750 Covered Hopper! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.3K views - 3 months ago

Eek! Witches, Skeletons and Ghosts, oh my! Scary Trains! - Halloween Special 2025

Eek! Witches, Skeletons and Ghosts, oh my! Scary Trains! - Halloween Special 2025 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

605 views - 3 months ago

A Locomotive With No Driver? Unique B-Unit! - Model Showcase HO Scale BN GP38-2B 2601

A Locomotive With No Driver? Unique B-Unit! - Model Showcase HO Scale BN GP38-2B 2601 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.9K views - 3 months ago

Santa Fe Road Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of the new HO ScaleTrains SD40-2 ATSF!

Santa Fe Road Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of the new HO ScaleTrains SD40-2 ATSF! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

4.7K views - 4 months ago

Emergency Revision! - Adding Posts and Changing the HO Donner Pass Layout Plan for Safety's Sake

Emergency Revision! - Adding Posts and Changing the HO Donner Pass Layout Plan for Safety's Sake Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.4K views - 4 months ago

1990s Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of the new HO ScaleTrains GP30u ATSF!

1990s Power! - Unboxing and Product Review of the new HO ScaleTrains GP30u ATSF! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.4K views - 4 months ago

Lighting Non-Working Class Lights! - DCC Shop HO Athearn GP40P-2 Part 3!

Lighting Non-Working Class Lights! - DCC Shop HO Athearn GP40P-2 Part 3! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.9K views - 4 months ago

Recycled Dome Cars? - Unboxing and Product Review of Rapido’s HO Scale SP Dome Lounge Cars

Recycled Dome Cars? - Unboxing and Product Review of Rapido’s HO Scale SP Dome Lounge Cars Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.2K views - 5 months ago

Wait, This Isn’t a Caboose? - Unboxing and Product Review of the Class One Santa Fe Ce-3 Waycar!

Wait, This Isn’t a Caboose? - Unboxing and Product Review of the Class One Santa Fe Ce-3 Waycar! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.7K views - 5 months ago

The Trip Pin Dilemma, Holistic Model Railroading, and More! - Dan's Backshop August 2025!

The Trip Pin Dilemma, Holistic Model Railroading, and More! - Dan's Backshop August 2025! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.8K views - 5 months ago

Huge Boxcar! - Unboxing and Product Review of Class One's HO Scale Thrall 86' Boxcar in CNW Yellow!

Huge Boxcar! - Unboxing and Product Review of Class One's HO Scale Thrall 86' Boxcar in CNW Yellow! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.1K views - 5 months ago

Unique Rebuilt SP GP35! - Model Showcase HO Southern Pacific GP35R 6325 in Speed Lettering!

Unique Rebuilt SP GP35! - Model Showcase HO Southern Pacific GP35R 6325 in Speed Lettering! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.4K views - 5 months ago

The Layout that Never Was - N Scale Plan for a Small Layout with a Live Shortline Interchange!

The Layout that Never Was - N Scale Plan for a Small Layout with a Live Shortline Interchange! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.2K views - 6 months ago

Improving Layout Design - Layout Building HO Donner Pass Layout Plan Revision!

Improving Layout Design - Layout Building HO Donner Pass Layout Plan Revision! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.5K views - 6 months ago

How Good Are Brass Steam Engines? - Model Building Tips Brass Steam Locomotives

How Good Are Brass Steam Engines? - Model Building Tips Brass Steam Locomotives Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

14.1K views - 6 months ago

Prepping the Layout Room - Layout Building HO Donner Pass Layout Update July 2025!

Prepping the Layout Room - Layout Building HO Donner Pass Layout Update July 2025! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.2K views - 7 months ago

Early Conrail Alco! Patched & Weathered Factory Paint! - Model Showcase HO Atlas CR C424 2475!

Early Conrail Alco! Patched & Weathered Factory Paint! - Model Showcase HO Atlas CR C424 2475! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.9K views - 7 months ago

Train Shows, Wasting Time, and Channel Memberships! - Dan's Backshop June 2025!

Train Shows, Wasting Time, and Channel Memberships! - Dan's Backshop June 2025! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.8K views - 7 months ago

Lighting Athearn Number Boards with LEDs! - DCC Shop HO Athearn GP40P-2 Part 2!

Lighting Athearn Number Boards with LEDs! - DCC Shop HO Athearn GP40P-2 Part 2! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.4K views - 7 months ago

Rebuilt Santa Fe Diesel! - Model Showcase Super Detailed & Custom Painted Kato HO ATSF GP35u 2821

Rebuilt Santa Fe Diesel! - Model Showcase Super Detailed & Custom Painted Kato HO ATSF GP35u 2821 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.7K views - 8 months ago

Replacing a Tsunami with a Loksound! - DCC Shop HO Athearn SP GP40P-2 Part 1

Replacing a Tsunami with a Loksound! - DCC Shop HO Athearn SP GP40P-2 Part 1 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.2K views - 8 months ago

Unique ex-Passenger Diesel! - Unboxing and Product Review of Athearn's HO Scale GP40P-2 SP!

Unique ex-Passenger Diesel! - Unboxing and Product Review of Athearn's HO Scale GP40P-2 SP! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.4K views - 8 months ago

Shopworn 1990s-era Southern Pacific SD9E! - Model Showcase HO SP SD9E 4314!

Shopworn 1990s-era Southern Pacific SD9E! - Model Showcase HO SP SD9E 4314! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.8K views - 8 months ago

Tracking Trains! - Model Building Tips Using Spreadsheets to Keep a Model Train Inventory

Tracking Trains! - Model Building Tips Using Spreadsheets to Keep a Model Train Inventory Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3K views - 8 months ago

Converting a Broadway Limited Paragon 4 Locomotive to Loksound! - DCC Shop BLI Adaptor Board!

Converting a Broadway Limited Paragon 4 Locomotive to Loksound! - DCC Shop BLI Adaptor Board! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

7.2K views - 9 months ago

Narrow Gauge Special! - Ride Behind Roaring Camp Shay No. 1 and Tour an On30 Modular Layout!

Narrow Gauge Special! - Ride Behind Roaring Camp Shay No. 1 and Tour an On30 Modular Layout! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

833 views - 9 months ago

New Model! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's HO Scale UP Business Car "Kenefick"

New Model! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's HO Scale UP Business Car "Kenefick" Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.7K views - 9 months ago

Model Building Tips - Fixing Coupler Height Part 3 - More HO Scale Examples! Body Wobble Too!

Model Building Tips - Fixing Coupler Height Part 3 - More HO Scale Examples! Body Wobble Too! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.4K views - 9 months ago

Model Building Tips - Fixing Coupler Height Part 2 - How-To Plus HO Scale Examples! Body Wobble Too!

Model Building Tips - Fixing Coupler Height Part 2 - How-To Plus HO Scale Examples! Body Wobble Too! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.4K views - 10 months ago

Tunnel Snoot! - Unboxing and Product Review of the New ScaleTrains HO Scale SD40T-2 Locomotive SP!

Tunnel Snoot! - Unboxing and Product Review of the New ScaleTrains HO Scale SD40T-2 Locomotive SP! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

4K views - 10 months ago

How Many Train Cars Do You Have?, Big Boy Follow-Up, and Thanks for 1OK! - Dan's Backshop March 2025

How Many Train Cars Do You Have?, Big Boy Follow-Up, and Thanks for 1OK! - Dan's Backshop March 2025 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.8K views - 10 months ago

Surf's Up! - Unboxing and Product Review of Kato's N Scale 8-Unit Surfliner Train Set

Surf's Up! - Unboxing and Product Review of Kato's N Scale 8-Unit Surfliner Train Set Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

3.6K views - 10 months ago

Affordable Big Boy! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's N Scale 4-8-8-4 UP Big Boy!

Affordable Big Boy! - Unboxing and Product Review of Broadway Limited's N Scale 4-8-8-4 UP Big Boy! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

4.4K views - 11 months ago

No Space for DCC and Sound? No Problem! - DCC Shop HO Kato NW2 Part 2

No Space for DCC and Sound? No Problem! - DCC Shop HO Kato NW2 Part 2 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

4.6K views - 11 months ago

DCC and Sound in a Tiny Switcher! - DCC Shop HO Kato NW2 Part 1

DCC and Sound in a Tiny Switcher! - DCC Shop HO Kato NW2 Part 1 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

5.4K views - 11 months ago

Relive a Bygone Era of Rail Travel! - Unboxing and Product Review of Rapido's HO Scale Slumbercoach!

Relive a Bygone Era of Rail Travel! - Unboxing and Product Review of Rapido's HO Scale Slumbercoach! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.5K views - 11 months ago

Fix My Train 3! - Fixing Coupler Height, Wheel Gauge, and More! RIP Track Compilation 2022!

Fix My Train 3! - Fixing Coupler Height, Wheel Gauge, and More! RIP Track Compilation 2022! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.3K views - 1 year ago

How Accurate is It? - Unboxing and Product Review of the Walthers HO Scale SP 83-C-2 Chair Car

How Accurate is It? - Unboxing and Product Review of the Walthers HO Scale SP 83-C-2 Chair Car Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.5K views - 1 year ago

How Do You Paint a Patch and Apply Decals? - Painting & Weathering: Rust Bucket Boxcar Part 3

How Do You Paint a Patch and Apply Decals? - Painting & Weathering: Rust Bucket Boxcar Part 3 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.2K views - 1 year ago

How Many Kinds of Rust Can You Put on a Model? - Painting & Weathering: Rust Bucket Boxcar Part 2

How Many Kinds of Rust Can You Put on a Model? - Painting & Weathering: Rust Bucket Boxcar Part 2 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.8K views - 1 year ago

How Do You Make a Model Look Faded? - Painting & Weathering: Rust Bucket Boxcar Part 1

How Do You Make a Model Look Faded? - Painting & Weathering: Rust Bucket Boxcar Part 1 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

6.3K views - 1 year ago

Authentic Chicago & Northwestern! - Unboxing and Product Review of Tangent's HO Scale Caboose CNW!

Authentic Chicago & Northwestern! - Unboxing and Product Review of Tangent's HO Scale Caboose CNW! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.6K views - 1 year ago

My Model Steam Train Locomotive Stopped Running! Can It Be Fixed? - Fixing the Hogwarts Express!

My Model Steam Train Locomotive Stopped Running! Can It Be Fixed? - Fixing the Hogwarts Express! Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

2.5K views - 1 year ago

The Model of the Year, Downsizing with Spreadsheets, and More! - Dan's Backshop December 2024

The Model of the Year, Downsizing with Spreadsheets, and More! - Dan's Backshop December 2024 Daniel Cortopassi - Trains & More!

1.7K views - 1 year ago