Get back on track – Attention to detail eliminates model train derailments and little adjustments prevent frustration and in your carefully crafted layout.
Weathering Wooden Model Train Structures
April 14, 2010 Posted by 3 Comments
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 considering weathering with any degree of realism.
Cam Trucks | A birds Eye View | How to Build a Cam Truck
March 9, 2010 Posted by 12 Comments
Most modellers are truly kids at heart. One of the outstanding qualities of youth is the ability to explore your imagination and projecting yourself into different worlds. Many of us are satisfied with the simple operations of our layouts. Cool effects, life like replicas and true to life sounds of our locomotives gliding across rails at scaled down speeds.
Guest Article By: World Famous Robert Anderson | Storing Rolling Stock
December 25, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
Most model railroaders have far more cars (rolling stock) and locomotives than they can possibly operate at once. One option is to simply store excess rolling stock and locomotives in boxes or on display shelves or cabinets. It is possible, however, to store all of your extra equipment and trains on tracks in a yard that may or may not be part of the visible operating portion of your model train layout.
Soldering Iron | Soldering Tips | model train tips
December 18, 2009 Posted by 1 Comment
Apply a dash of flux before soldering | keep tip clean | Use damp sponge between uses
Problems with Aftermarket Sound Installation : By Fred Krause
December 18, 2009 Posted by 1 Comment
Recently, a customer purchased two of Bachmann’s EMD DDA40X Centennials with DCC on board. It’s a beautiful model compared to older Bachmann locomotives and is quite detailed. The customer had asked us if we could install sound in the engines and as it said “designed for aftermarket sound installation we said yes.
Trouble Shooting | DC Power Packs | How Your Train Works
December 17, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
If you ever run across a situation where your model train or trains don’t run… it’s wise to have the knowledge of how your train works under your belt.
Decoders | decoder installation | checking decoders
December 16, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
If you have a drop in place decoder, testing will require you clamp your (alligator) monster clips to leads on the decoder. Their are attachments designed to assist you in finding the connections. To make this an easy task, the NMRA has harnesses designed for just such a task.
Model Train Scenery | model railway rock finishing | Painting Rocks
November 26, 2009 Posted by 2 Comments
The first step after molding is complete is the fine art of making the ground look real. You will accomplish this by first giving the layout a good brush over of earth toned colors. Apply a light layer over the entire area, or at least the areas you know will be woodland or scenic.
Model Train Scenery | model railway scenes | Crafting Hills
November 18, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
Find scenery, supplies and tools | How to articles | Crafting Hills and Mountains for YOUR Layout
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