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Designing and Planning a Practical Model Train Layout
Sign-up for more tips, tricks and weekly Free Cutouts You may have already started with a train set bought from the local hobby shop or retailer.It probably came with at least an oval of track (or figure 8), a power pack, a locomotive and some freight cars. You could set this set up as a…

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…

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How to Easily Build Realistic Scenery
Now is when we get to the creative side of model trains. Creating realistic scenery is the part that pulls your layout together and brings it alive. You’ve started with a train set, and now it’s time to convert it to a full scale model railroad. Scenery is the geographical setting of your layout. It’s…

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…

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…