Types of model railroad benchwork
One of the first things that you must do when building a model train layout is decide which style of…
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Q: What is HOn3 scale? If it uses HO scale track (1:87 gauge), it seems the rolling stock must be scaled…
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One of the most important decisions facing any model railroader is choosing an era to model. Choosing what railroad to…
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Q: I’m planning on making steel slab, H-column, and I-beam loads for my run through freight trains. What is the…
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What tools does a model railroader need? Q: What are the tools needed to take an empty room to a…
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Q: I am in the initial phases of planning an N scale model of the Duluth & Northeastern Railroad in…
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Though multiple manufacturers offer power packs meant for model railroads, three main companies currently offer the packs as separate-purchase items:…
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Q: I am researching and modeling Jefferson, Ohio. There are a number of buildings that are constructed from glazed block,…
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Q: I’ve read the articles on how to patch out locomotives and rolling stock, but how often are these techniques…
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Digital Command Control (DCC) or direct current (DC)? That is the question. If you’re preparing to build a new model…
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Q: Way, way back in the 20th century, I think in the 1980s (though I’m probably wrong), Model Railroader ran an…
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Q: I was given an older model of a reefer car that has hatches across the whole roof instead of…
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