Track types and uses: A beginner’s guide
Track type and uses: Understanding prototypical trackwork and operation is essential to building an accurate model railroad. Of course, strictly…
Read moreTrack type and uses: Understanding prototypical trackwork and operation is essential to building an accurate model railroad. Of course, strictly…
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Track buses for Digital Command Control: Layouts wired for direct-current block control have several isolated track sections called blocks. Each…
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Model a weather-beaten wood structure: In model railroading, weathering is typically associated with freight cars and locomotives. However, structure weathering…
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Using cosmetic applicators for weathering: When I asked my wife if we could walk through the cosmetic department at the…
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Weathering structures with drybrushing: Drybrushing is one of the easier weathering techniques in modeling. I’ve used this technique for years…
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How to weather with powdered pastels: Powdered pastels have long been a popular choice for weathering locomotives, freight cars, and…
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Weathering with artist’s oils: Artists’ oils make it easy to apply weathering washes and simulate rust patches, which I did…
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Weathering with an airbrush: If you’re looking to give your freight cars and locomotives a general coat of grime in…
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Looking for dirt cheap ground cover? While there are plenty of companies selling real dirt products graded and colored to…
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I’ve wired a number of control panels for clubs. Control panels stick out into aisles and therefore need to be…
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There is probably no other aspect of our hobby that creates more anxiety and confusion for newcomers than wiring. When…
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Track wiring your model railroad layout can be daunting, especially for beginners to the hobby. In order to help those…
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