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2 days ago · In this tutorial, modeler George Sebastian-Coleman demonstrates how to hand lay track. He provides helpful tips on products and tools to use. George begins the tutorial by suggesting his prefered product to use for the roadbed. He uses a Homasote product, which you can buy in big sheets.
May 17, 2024 · He shows you the right way to check track gauge and coupler height, and then teaches you how to check each of the components of a turnout for proper model railroad gauge fitting, including in the flangeways, points and no go spots.
May 15, 2024 · This layout features track on three levels, with four independent loops of track for lots of action. The middle level is an industrial switching area, while other loops are just for train watching. Top level:
4 days ago · Prototype railroads use much broader curves than model railroads, but model railroad equipment is able to negotiate sharper curves. When selecting an appropriate curve radii for a compact layout, pick different radii for different situations instead of a single radius throughout the layout.
3 days ago · for the parent project. These are 600mm radius switches with 30 degrees of curvature for 4 ft diameter track circles. The straight portions are 300mm long. Print the switch bodies with support under the bare rail portions. Print the mechanism parts using Random Seam alignment, and supports as seen in the project file.
4 days ago · Some railroads thought it was a good market strategy to use an odd gauge to fend off competitors. The New York & Erie Railroad not only believed a broader gauge was more stable but also that a six-foot gauge would prohibit rivals from connecting to their rails.
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4 days ago · A collection of free model train track plans (model railway layouts) in model scale N created by model train hobbyists complete with description, preview and track systems used.
