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Main line through the mountains
Oct 29, 2010·Model Railroad Operations·Model Railroader

Main line through the mountains

Read how John Armstrong developed the Southern Pacific Lines Shasta Division for Otis McGree, Jr. Main line through the mountains…

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Layout construction
Feb 3, 2010·Build a Model Railroad·Model Railroader

Layout construction

Open-grid benchworkStarter layouts are often flat and built on a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. However, the majority of…

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Trackwork
Feb 3, 2010·Beginners·Model Railroader

Trackwork

Code of railPrototype railroads use rail of varying heights and weights depending on the type and frequency of trains that…

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How to wire power-routing turnouts
Jan 29, 2010·Build a Model Railroad·Model Railroader

How to wire power-routing turnouts

How to wire power-routing turnouts: While it may initially seem difficult, basic two-rail wiring for power-routing turnouts is easy if…

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A cure for noisy track
Nov 17, 2009·Expert Tips·Model Railroader

A cure for noisy track

A number of years ago I started to experiment with substitutes for white glue to hold down the track and…

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Christmas toy train track plan
Oct 9, 2009·Track Plan Database·Classic Toy Trains

Christmas toy train track plan

This multi-level layout plan, contributed Lou Melick, first appeared in the December 2007 issue of CLASSIC TOY TRAINS. A previously…

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Quick and easy Flextrack
Dec 16, 2008·Build a Model Railroad·Model Railroader

Quick and easy Flextrack

Instead of using spikes or contact cement, Model Railroader contributor Chuck Hitchcock shows you how to use DAP adhesive caulk…

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