April 3rd, 2010 by admin
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 me to the point of wanting to give the hobby away..!
A smooth running model train is a [...]
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December 29th, 2009 by admin
Branch lines are a popular theme for small model train layouts. A branch line is a quieter alternative to a main line layout and can be fascinating to build and operate. Although not always the case, a branch line layout generally requires less rolling stock. It can also mean greater flexibility in the complexity of [...]
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December 17th, 2009 by admin
When you plan a small model train layout, it’s important that you know the limitations the small space imposes on you and your model train set.
Although the space you have available for your RR layout might limit your choice of scales, the major limitation is usually in the choice of themes you can model. In [...]
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December 16th, 2009 by admin
If you ask model railway enthusiasts “what appeals about the hobby?” you’ll get a variety of answers. For some model railway enthusiasts, it is a way of re-creating a fond childhood memory. Others; simply enjoy building a world in miniature with all its detail and realism. Then there are those model railway enthusiasts who love [...]
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