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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…

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…

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…

Building the bench can be as easy, or as complicated as you want it to be. Benches can be custom built, or you can make use of an unused kitchen table or a shelf fixed to a wall. The first thing to consider is how much weight the bench will carry, as that will determine…

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…