model trains

I switch all of the easily accessible turnouts on my Cedar Valley Short Lines with slide switches I have altered to my own design. They are robust, inexpensive, easy to construct, route power to the turnout frogs, look similar to prototype switch stands and have moveable targets which show which way the turnout is thrown. %

One of the cool contrasts I'm trying to replicate on my layout is the difference between the 71-train-a-day mainline in Old Saybrook versus the meandering 1-wayfreight-a-day branchlines. As I've mentioned before, all the mainline turnouts in Saybrook are remotely operated by the tower (I even built a control board based on what was contained in SS 214), but out on the branches, they're all manually controlled in keeping with the prototype. Consequently, all but one of my turnouts are from...

With the planning complete I've moved onto laying the track and checking I'm happy with it. A few changes will made which I cover in the video. Enjoy

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IntroductionModel railways is a very personal hobby, not only in terms of what era & location to model but also in terms of the track plan. Several factors influence the type of track plan that best suits you and in this article, we'll take a look at each...

There are certain elements and structures on a model railroad that can be more daunting to create than others. You know, the features on the layout that make you groan and say, “I guess today’s the day I do that part.” Model railroad tunnels are one example of a feature that most modelers will save for later when they’re putting together their layout.

This HO scale model train layout of a regular home town. The initial views of the layout start off with a tunnel and a nice house building right before the entrance.

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This HO scale model train layout of a regular home town. The initial views of the layout start off with a tunnel and a nice house building right before the entrance.

If you think you may be interested in setting up a model train layout of your own, start here. Get an understanding of the basics, get help if you need it, the get started.

20/01/18 Egham & Staines MRC exhibition 2018

Making Cheap Model Railroad Walls, Tunnel Portals, Bridges, and a Pedestrian Overpass - YouTube