Model Railroads

How to Unlock The Key to a Successful HO Model Train Layout

Learning to understand and transmit radio is a lot harder than it sounds. There are many complex, detailed procedures that need to be followed, and there is a very special verbiage that they use....

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first stand on the board with your back foot on the tail and your front foot in the middle of the board, press hard on the tail and jump at the exact same time, for the third step slide your foot...

You can wire anything from train sets to doll houses and more.

Model trains often start and stop and run spasmodically. I can tell you how to make them run smoothly and consistently.

Have you ever found a model train or figure that you wanted to repaint, or just take the paint off of? You could use an expensive paint remover from a hobby shop, but there is a much easier way to...

An old pastime is becoming popular again. Garden Railroads are now entertaining the whole family. When you build an outdoors railway system in your special garden, it can take on a life of its...

Add detail to your model that you need by making a miniature steel drum. The steel drum is relatively easy and inexpensive to produce. The drum will add a feeling of authenticity, important to...

Goals are a great way for us to keep track of our progress, and most of all help us achieve the desired outcome. Setting goals for yourself is very important, because without them, your life may...

HO scale trains are a great hobby for kids and adults alike, and can spark an interest that lasts a lifetime.

If your kids are into Thomas the Tank Engine and Brio trains as much as my boys were, you've probably seen the train tables that you can buy in specialty toy stores that cost a fortune. For a...

Here's a fun project that won't leave you feeling flat! You have the model train table built and a plan for what you want to see on your layout but you need to add some 3 dimensional details so...

If you build models of any kind (such as cars, airplanes or armored vehicles) or you collect model trains (such as N, Z or HO), you may decide that rather than a pristine-looking version, you want...

Model Railroading is a fascinating and popular hobby. It is far more that "playing with trains." Model railroading encompasses construction, electronics, artistry, history and just...

A Public Library can be one of the best places to spend your free time. However, do you know it can be a great way to save money on reading? This is a must read for those of you who have not yet...

If your little boy or girl has begun a Thomas train collection, you know how excited they get to make new towns and new layouts. Here are a few ideas on how to go about making it all work. Of...

Is lack of space keeping you from building a model-railroad layout? Here are detailed instructions for building a compact layout that stores under a bed or against a wall.

Your model train layout is almost complete. You have roads, water features, tracks, houses, buildings and even a school. But something is missing: you need a playground. Here are some tips for...

Model railroading is a fun hobby. Realistic layouts make your model railroading experience richer and more rewarding. Here are some tips for making water features, ranging from simple to realistic.

Whether you’re just setting up your first model train or are a serious model train enthusiast, selecting a theme for your model train layout provides an exciting start to your model train project.