Locomotives, freight and passenger cars are collectively known as rolling stock. There is a huge variety of rolling stock available in all scales. Freight and passenger carriages range from the lower priced to the high-end priced range. The quality of equipment and amount of detail on the carriages can vary greatly. Some carriages are ready…

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…

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Locomotives are available in steam, diesel and electric (operate with overhead power lines). They can be manufactured from plastic, steel, alloys or brass. They are available as models of prototypes from the 19th century to today. The more expensive locomotives come with a large amount of detail and better working components. Figure 21 High-end locomotives…

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…