Understanding track and wheel standards
There are standards for many of aspects of life, and these are generally good things—they help to make more different…
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There are standards for many of aspects of life, and these are generally good things—they help to make more different…
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GoPro cameras, cell-phone cameras, and video-capable DSLR cameras are everywhere. This column will review a dozen examples of video technique…
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Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus some more info about the…
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Goodall-type valve The Train Department 26 Coral Drive Hazlet NJ 07730 732-770-9625 www.thetraindepartment.com Wee Bee Loco Parts 6757 W. Jackson…
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Marc Horovitz Here are a few of my favorite old model-train books, all published before 1960, in chronological order. There…
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Download “Making them go,” Kevin Strong’s 2003 article describing how large-scale locomotives are powered. Look for an updated version of…
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A messy work area is not only unsightly, it is unsafe. A shop floor needs to be kept clear of…
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Bob Temper • Don’t arrive early. Most garden railroaders tend to work frantically up until the last minute getting their…
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Annual refers to a plant that lives for only one season and must be replanted each year. Ballast is the…
Read moreRail comes in many different sizes and materials. Here’s a little background information to help you chose the one that’s…
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Jeff Young Full-size steam locomotives have been in existence for over 200 years, and live-steam models for nearly that long.…
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