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.

HO Scale Model Dewitt | dewitt clinton review | bachmann model train

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You can’t be a model train lover without knowing the significance of this train. First off you may be asking why no picture of this historically rich steamer. That’s because Lionel only makes them to order.

Model Train Scenery | model railway scenes and supplies

Realistic scenery is everything when it comes to building authentic, life like miniatures. There are a handful of tricks used to create active, moving layouts. ClassyModelTrains.com will share these tricks of the trade with you in the form of informative how to articles.

O scale model trains | Santa fe 3000 | Lionel

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n her hay day she was the titanic of ships… in more than one way. This 1911 marvel of engineering was only marveled for so long before its lack of get-er-done was tested. The locomotive lacked the steam power at high velocities to force the cylinders to keep up their pace.

Model Train Track and Rails | model railway tracks and rail

Unfortunately many model railway replicas fall short in the realism department. In order to create the illusion of a live locomotive “barreling” down the tracks, “YOU” must create the allusion of realistic track.

Garden Railroading

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If one is going to construct a garden railroad… in a garden none the less, it would probably help to know a little about gardening. Needles to say, you’ll be faced with all the elements of surprise in this hobby.