Giles Kennedy | model train pictures | A work in progress

Giles Kennedy | model train pictures | A work in progress

Model Train Electronics | model railway electrical supplies

In reality classic model train layouts are the combination of three distinct hobbies bound together by voltage. The act of planning and creating scenery is an unmeasurable thrill for hundreds of thousands, yet the act of laying track and operating your model train set can be just as breath taking for millions. The single element that binds these two distinct hobbies is electronics.

Model Train Magazines | model railway how to books and magazines

These how to manuals and niche publications are right up your alley, if you are looking to stay in constant connection with model railways and miniature scale modeling in general.

Digital Command Control | wireless cab controls| model trains

digital command control

Hand held throttles or cabs allow you, the modeler slash operator to interact with your locomotives via a wire free remote. These units can either be radio controlled or infrared.

Digital Command Control |Multiple Boosters | Amperage Chart

When running large layouts, say for instance a large city scheme, you’re bound to have a healthy display of street lights and buildings with lit windows and moving figurines, turntables, switches, and other energy consuming accessories. You may find yourself in need of multiple boosters.

Digital Command Control | Boosters boost signal to DC motors

Before we dive into this latest subject I want to firstly explain the function of a booster as it relates to digital command control. Boosters convert the low currents admitted by your command station and “BOOST” the signal to a level usable by your model locomotive.

O scale model trains | Pennsylvania 0880 Steam Locomotive | Lionel

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Built by Baldwin in 1919 the Pennsylvania 0-8-8-0 Steam Locomotives where considered in their time to be some of the most powerful reciprocating steam engines ever built.

Digital Command Control | DCC | controls for model trains

The idea behind Digital Command Control is simply to empower the modeler with control over his environment. The concept sprouted in the 40′s when the granddaddy of model train companies (Lionel) brought to market a two channel unit.

O scale model trains | ac6000 diesel locomotive | Lionel

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The AC6000 Diesel Locomotives whether Union Pacific 7050 or CSX 618 the 6000 series locomotives are hands down some of the most powerful engines gliding across rails today.

O scale model challenger | union pacific 3985 model train

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The Union Pacific 3985 Challenger Big Boy is a monstrous 4-6-6-4 Steam Engine. His brute strength has allowed him to perform up until this very day. He is the last of two original work horses from the 40′s,50′s, and 60′s.