Track buses for Digital Command Control
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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Winter is my favorite season, especially for watching trains. The snow gives everything in the background and foreground a pure,…
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A John Armstrong inspired layout: In March of 1952 Model Railroader magazine began a series called Track Plan of the…
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Six model railroad photography tips. Whether it’s a feature for the pages of Model Railroader or an article for the…
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What is Amtrak’s “rainbow” fleet? Amtrak began operations on May 1, 1971, and at the time had only one piece…
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Looking at old Model Railroader back issues, I found poisonous model railroad materials. I give those hobbyists a lot of…
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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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What’s in my dream 4-by-8 model railroad? A yard, continuous operation, and lots of places to switch. Just because you…
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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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