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3 days ago · A number of big-name manufacturers sell flex-track in varying degrees of length, rigidity and weathering, and some are more easy to curve than others. In this lesson, we teach you how to get the exact curve you want with Model Engineering’s Code 70 HO model train flex-track.
5 days ago · The smallest common HO commercial track (Atlas) radius is 18" radius. The smallest common N commercial track (Atlas) is 9 3/4" radius, or (Bachmann) 11 1/2" radius. You will need a little extra width of your layout base to allow overhang of cars and locos. If this is the case, why doesn't one see a lot of 2x4' N-scale railroads?
1 day ago · To help you figure out how to design model train layouts, David walks you through a step-by-step demonstration for creating a scale drawing of a sample layout that utilizes modules. You’ll learn the proper technique for determining the size of your modules and the width of your aisles, as well as other important aspects for how to design ...
3 days ago · In this video, Gerry shares five easy techniques for weathering your track. Gerry provides a step-by-step tutorial for a few of the techniques and demonstrates the finished product for each one. As a precaution, Gerry notes that weathered track will appear smaller on your layout as opposed to straight out of the box track.
5 days ago · In this lesson, modeler and DCC expert Steve Barkley teaches you about the two most common types of track connections you’ll need to make on your model railroad, and the two coinciding wire gauges you’ll utilize to make those connections. He explains how you should determine when to use a small gauge and when to use a larger version, and ...
3 days ago · The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (reporting mark NYSW), also sometimes referred to as New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad, Susie-Q or the Susquehanna, is a Class II American freight railway operating over 400 miles (645 km) of track in three Northeastern states, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
3 days ago · To start, Doug introduces some of the key design concepts he considers when building an aisle for his own train layout, including ways to minimize congestion, reduce distractions and find the right width for your specific space to allow operators to work comfortably when back-to-back.
