How to finish 3D-printed parts made from ABS plastic
One of the issues that comes up in almost every 3D print is the finished product. Like most plastic models,…
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Diaphragms are bellows-like connections that enclose the space between cars for safe passage through the train. Passenger cars look naked…
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Good rolling stock plays a major role in the operating quality of any layout. On most model railroads, the car…
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Professor Roger Carp discusses the origin and evolution of the vintage Lionel Trains motor-driven coal conveyor accessory. CTT Editor Hal…
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Some of today’s short-wheelbase locomotives have issues with the prototypical switches and narrow-angle crossings that make an O gauge railroad…
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The layout at a glance Name: Eagle River Lines Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 17 x 17 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale:…
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The layout at a glance Name: Canadian National Ashcroft Subdivision Scale: N (1:160) Size: 7 x 10 feet Prototype: Canadian…
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It’s important to mount couplers at the correct height and to do so consistently on all cars. Because of their…
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In this episode, our host takes up the challenge of selecting the ideal design for his unique, custom-built layout space.…
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Off the Rails host Gerry Leone has re-railed and is gaining traction in this Trains.com exclusive series, Back on Track. From…
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On my passenger cars, I use Kadee no. 5 couplers in their own boxes mounted directly to the carbody. As…
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