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Stephen has shared his 6×9 O scale track plan. You can see the picture’s of Stephen’s 6×9 O scale track plan here. I know I keep saying it, but Stephen’s layout is yet another example of how a theme can truly elevate your model railroad. But what’s even more interesting is...
Cal also sent in his track plan for his 4×8 HO scale: 4×8 HO train layout Rob shows us how to make a model railroad backdrop for your train layout: Rob’sModel railroad backdrop. How to make 5×10 N scale model railroad
This makes N scale trains roughly 1/2 the size of HO or OO trains. The big advantage therefore; is you can get a lot more track, scenery (bridges, mountains, tunnels, roads etc), and structures into the same space as you would for an HO or OO railroad. However, being smaller, N ...
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Small 2x4' N scale Model Railroad with two mainlines, a tunnel, waterfall and river rapids, servicing three passenger stations, a small town and a lumber industry.A great way to get started in model railroading is to create a small train layout that doesn’t require a lot of space or ...
Greatmodel railroadscan come in any size. A 4'x8' sheet of plywood makes an easy starting point. You can build a variety of track layouts at any scale whether your focus is scenery, continuous running, faithful reproduction of a prototype, or switching. ...
If you have a layout with any more than a simple oval, You should consider using a control panel - a central place, or hub, for your model railroad wiring, where all your switches, transformers and basic trackplan resides for you to electrically control everything that happens on your ...
MRC Tech 6 Power Pack and Sound Controller for DC Model Railroad Layouts Question about How to Get Sound on DC Layouts: Q: If I have an analog layout If I buy a n scale loco with onboard sound will the sound work on the track?
Newsletter Column Index September 2015 Has the weather been too nice to work on your railroad? For me, going to the basement where it’s cool has been nice. Sometimes there are many distractions in life that keep us away from our hobbies. That’s OK because your hobby will be there […...