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General discussion around anything to do with trains and/or model railroading. If you aren't sure where your topic belongs, it's always safe to post it here. |
5944 | 106708 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by Louiex2 |
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If you're new to the hobby or you've been in the hobby for a while and you need motivation to get out of that armchair, then this section's for you! Here we encourage questions on the hobby basics as well as questions on how and where to start! |
371 | 5244 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by Gary Yurgil |
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Discussions covering inspiring prototypes & models, how to conceive a model railroad layout, and talking about all aspects of good train layout design. Includes discussions of prototype modeling, freelance modeling, as well as posts about inspiring layouts or prototypes. |
991 | 20195 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by dkaustin |
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Includes discussions about good layout physical plant construction: room preparation, benchwork construction, and all forms of roadbed techniques. Also includes other room-related topics such as layout room lighting. |
616 | 13703 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by laming |
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Discussions about the operating physical plant of a model railroad: the trackwork and the electrical wiring (which includes DCC). Appropriate topics include handlaying and jig trackwork methods, flex track tips, wiring techniques, and all manner of discussions around Digital Command Control. |
3411 | 44941 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by Benny |
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Discussions about doing model railroad scenery and about structure building (which includes railroad and highway bridges). Relevant topics include doing basic terrain forms, modeling grass, bushes, trees, & water, scenery detailing tips, and all aspects of bridge and structure modeling. |
2226 | 26849 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by blindog10 |
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Discussion covering locomotives, rolling stock, and all manner of railroad equipment. If it goes on the track, then threads about the prototype or about modeling such railroad equipment belong in this section. |
3289 | 34776 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by bno4333 |
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Discussions about running your model railroad, or keeping it running are appropriate here. Relevant topics include car forwarding methods, CTC, track warrants, timetable & train order, keeping the track clean, minimizing derailments, and so on. |
583 | 8894 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by laming |
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For discussion of how the prototype railroads do or did things, and how to model it.
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532 | 6325 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by eastwind |
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