7 tips for installing decoders
7 tips for installing decoders: I don’t know about you, but I have far less hobby time than I would…
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7 tips for installing decoders: I don’t know about you, but I have far less hobby time than I would…
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How to add DCC sound to a compact HO switcher: When Bachmann introduced an HO scale General Electric 44-ton switcher,…
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Winter is my favorite season, especially for watching trains. The snow gives everything in the background and foreground a pure,…
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Model steam locomotive troubles and how to fix them: Compiled by John Page, Editor of the Model Railroader, in 1952.…
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John Allen’s Locomotive Weathering Secrets: Digging through back issues of Model Railroader the other day, I came across a short…
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Many hobbyists strive to model freight cars accurately. Selecting the right doors, installing the correct hatch covers, and using the…
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We’ll take a look at five details you can add to transition-era cabooses. Some details are railroad-specific, while others apply…
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Solder track feeder wires: Good feeder wires are an important part of building a reliable model railroad. Feeders are the…
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Signs from swizzle sticks: When my wife, kids, and I visited the General Store Antique Mall in Kewaskum, Wis., I…
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Tools to cut and strip wire when building a model railroad: When wiring a model railroad, an essential tool is…
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By Sam Towler Disneyland is one of the few places in the world where one is guaranteed to see an…
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Model railroaders have long relied on historic maps for information about track arrangements, trackside industries, and building footprints. With the…
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