The only prep I did was to re-stage the layout and clean the track. I’m always a little worried before an op night, ’cause one never knows what gremlins might pop up, especially after a long period of idleness. Luckily, the only minor issues were a couple of slightly “sticky” tu...
Model Railroad Lighting Various aspects of model railroad lighting, including overhead lighting, sunset lighting, illuminating buildings, street lamps, etc. Model Railroad Track How to lay model railroad track Tips on Model Railroad Tracks Tips on types of model railroad track to use, layout design...
To provide a reliable electrical connection, metal connectors corresponding to each of the rails lock into receiving connector slots of the adjoining track section. Alignment ribs on opposite sides of each rail ensure straight and accurate alignment of the rails. To prevent slipping of the rails, ...
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Even more on loco and track cleaning – every layout will benefit from this… Paul responded to the previous to posts with this! It’s genius. “While this appears to be a panacea to wheel cleaning it also scratches the wheels and that leads to future build up of more gunk. Using a ...
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Most plans have been designed using HO gauge / OO gauge set-track with some sections of flexible track. Many of the designs have first radius curves that will not be suitable for all types of rolling stock. However, the ideas here can be developed further using other types of track, provi...
Types of Model Railroad Wiring for Train Control Most of us will start out with just one transformer to control our one train. However, eventually you will probably want to get into running and controlling two or more trains at the same time. To do this, your model railroad wiring will ha...
Relay cabinet is a general term for wayside electronics cabinets on the railroad. The name comes from the signal relays, or magnetic switches, that they originally housed. Shown here are two types, a smaller, older style at right, and a larger, newer style at left. These cabinets are not...