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.
Guest Article By: World Famous Robert Anderson | Storing Rolling Stock
December 25, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
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 Electronics | model railway electrical supplies
December 8, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
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.
Structures and Trains By FRED | HO, N, Z
November 7, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
DCCTrain.com | Model Train Electronics Shop
October 30, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
These guys rock! They’ve got all it takes to rule the rails in hands free style. Atlas, Bachman Digitrax, you name it they carry it!
Digital Command Control |Multiple Boosters | Amperage Chart
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Digital Command Control | Boosters boost signal to DC motors
October 14, 2009 Posted by 1 Comment
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