Understanding DCC Basics
Digital Command Control (DCC) is a popular system for operating model trains. It allows for more sophisticated control of trains, including independent operation, lighting, and sound. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started with DCC model trains: 1. Understanding DCC Basics 2. Planning Your Layout 3. Setting Up the DCC System 4. Programming…
The Advantages Of N Scale Train Layouts And Why They Are The Space Savers
Space restrictions should not keep you from being able to create a great model train layout, that’s why you should think about an N scale train layout because of the scaling size. The goal for an N scale layout is to have as much functionality, if not more, within a more limited space. With a…
How To Construct Buildings For Any Scale Model Train Layout
In any layout you must have realistic scenery, including buildings, so you might as well include some buildings if you have a model train layout. It is really important to build structures to the correct scale, as a Z scale building would look at of place on a HO scale railway and vice versa. It…
How to Add Excitement to Model Railroad Scenery on Your Model Train Layout
Creating realistic scenery is the part that pulls your model railroad layout together and brings it to life. Little details can make a big difference, as many spectators will spend a lot of time watching the trains operate, so they will get to notice the little things that add to the overall effect. Your visitors…
Construction Planning For Model Train Layouts Explained
The hardest thing about construction planning on model railroad layouts is where to start. The project can seem so huge, it can seem daunting. Well, as the old Chinese proverb goes, “there is only one way to eat an elephant – just one bite at a time.” Constructing model train layouts is just like that….
Deciding a Track Plan Before Building Your Model Railroad Layout
When planning construction of a model railroad there are all sorts of possible track configurations and plans to consider. It really depends on the space you have at your disposal and what type of train operation you would most enjoy. Real railroads (prototype) run from one destination to another rather than go around in a…
Inexpensive Ways to Make Trees and Ground Cover For Your Model Railroad Layout
One of the most exciting aspects of model railroading is creating the scenery to enhance the landscape of a layout. The scenery is what adds the personality and interest to a layout to make it truly unique. There are all sorts of scenery accessories you can purchase from online model train stores, but many things…
Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Railroaders Make
Mistakes # 1 – Too Much Eagerness & Too Little Patience You’ve probably seen the amazingly complex and well-detailedmodel train layouts in the magazines, or at a model train showand thought… I want to build one of those!There is nothing more fulfilling than owning and operating alayout where the trains don’t derail, multiple trains can…
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