Planning an N scale layout on a door
An N scale layout on a door is to that scale what a 4 x 8-foot table is to HO:…
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Digital Command Control terms you should know: Those of you new to Digital Command Control (DCC), and even those who…
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Although pencil and paper still reigns as king of the ways to plan a model railroad layout, computer-aided design (CAD)…
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The simplicity of operating with a DC power pack like this MRC Tech7 is just one of several reasons to…
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The Classic Toy Trains staff built the Polar Express layout over a five day period, from benchwork to final scenery.…
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If you run steam locomotives on your model railroad, you need a steam engine terminal. Even if you don’t have…
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This month I decided to try planning a Layout Design Element. According to Model Railroad Planning editor Tony Koester, who…
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The Lionel Sandy Andy Automatic Gravel Loader was one of a kind. This 1970s accessory didn’t last very long in…
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In last month’s “Sketching with Steve,” I explored a single-industry track plan by drawing a 4×8 paper mill layout. This month…
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If you’ve ever tried to run a big locomotive around a small radius curve of track, you probably realized that…
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Modelers often compress industries to fit more of them on our model railroads. But doing the opposite – expanding a…
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Lego Trains for Large Scale Rails In the Summer 2019 issue, Gary Raymond shares how he modified Lego trains to…
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