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Atlas Model Trains – Model Railroad Tycoon
A family-owned business, Atlas Model Railroad is an innovative inventor of model trains, model train track, switch boxes and other accessories. From immigrant to innovator, the Atlas brand continues to delight train enthusiasts the world over.
7 Ways to Stop Model Train Derailments
Get back on track – Attention to detail eliminates model train derailments and little adjustments prevent frustration and in your carefully crafted layout.
Model Railroad Scenery – Building Scenery On A Budget
Model trains can be an expensive hobby, especially the model railroad scenery. Find out how master railroaders build attractive scenery inexpensively on a budget.
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Atlas Model Trains – Model Railroad Tycoon
The Story of an Immigrant Who Became a Model Railroad Tycoon by Gabriel Delaney A family-owned business, Atlas Model Railroad is an innovative inventor of model trains, model train track, switch boxes and other accessories. From immigrant to innovator, the Atlas brand continues to delight … [Read More...]
7 Ways to Stop Model Train Derailments
Back On Track - How to avoid model train derailments by Dan B. Morgan Are you frustrated because your model trains derail from time to time? This was a major frustration for me. I would fix one section of the track and the next day the train would derail on another section. It frustrated … [Read More...]
Weathering Wooden Model Train Structures
One of the essential components of creating life like structures is weathering. Weathering is the altering of newly modeled structures and prototypes to closely resemble it's true to life counterpart. There are points on and within your structure that will need attention if you're … [Read More...]
Another Great Photo From Anton Zillich | Model Train Layout Pictures | Member of Facebook Group
Hi All... Here is another guest picture courtesy of Anton Zillich from Ohio. Thanks again Anton and we are so happy you are a member of our modellers group on Facebook. We absolutely love your pics and we'll continue to post these masterfully recreated replicas and layouts! VISIT: … [Read More...]
Cam Trucks | A birds Eye View | How to Build a Cam Truck
Building A Cam Truck For Your Large Scale Model Railroad Most modellers are truly kids at heart. One of the outstanding qualities of youth is the ability to explore your imagination by projecting yourself into different worlds. Many of us are satisfied with the simple operations of our … [Read More...]
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7 Ways to Stop Model Train Derailments
Back On Track - How to avoid model train derailments by Dan B. Morgan Are you frustrated because your model trains derail from time to … [Read More...]
Model Railroad Scenery – Building Scenery On A Budget
Realistic model railroad scenery by Dan B. Morgan Model trains can be an expensive hobby, especially the model railroad scenery. This is usually … [Read More...]
Weathering Wooden Model Train Structures
One of the essential components of creating life like structures is weathering. Weathering is the altering of newly modeled structures and … [Read More...]
Guest Photo By: Anton Zillich | model train pictures | detail structures
Anton sent us this fabulous pic through Facebook. Anton is a regular contributor and active member of our social network. Anton is an avid train … [Read More...]
Model Train Scenery | model railway rock finishing | Painting Rocks
Building Landscapes That Will Make You Want to Shrink in Size The first step after molding is complete is the fine art of making the ground look … [Read More...]
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Atlas Model Trains – Model Railroad Tycoon
The Story of an Immigrant Who Became a Model Railroad Tycoon by Gabriel Delaney A family-owned business, Atlas Model Railroad is an innovative … [Read More...]
Cam Trucks | A birds Eye View | How to Build a Cam Truck
Building A Cam Truck For Your Large Scale Model Railroad Most modellers are truly kids at heart. One of the outstanding qualities of youth is … [Read More...]
Soldering Iron | Soldering Tips | model train tips
Helpful Tips For Soldering Soldering irons are of little use if they aren't hot enough to do the job. This means make absolutely sure you have … [Read More...]
Problems with Aftermarket Sound Installation : By Fred Krause
Bachmann EMD DDA40X Centennial DCC on board Guest Article By: Fred Krause Recently, a customer purchased two of Bachmann’s EMD DDA40X … [Read More...]
Trouble Shooting | DC Power Packs | How Your Train Works
How DC Controls Work For YOUR Model Train If you ever run across a situation where your model train or trains don't run... it's wise to have the … [Read More...]
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