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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. |
620 | 6184 | 53 min 17 sec ago by BillMichaels |
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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! |
65 | 844 | 2 days 7 hours ago by jarhead |
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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. |
192 | 2358 | 1 day 33 min ago by rwproctor |
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Includes discussions about good layout physical plant construction: room preparation, benchwork construction, and all forms of roadbed techniques. |
107 | 1440 | 9 hours 59 min ago by Lee1234 |
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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. |
488 | 5175 | 21 min 33 sec ago by Terry Roberts |
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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. |
316 | 3351 | 5 hours 18 min ago by Dr Dirt |
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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. |
425 | 3423 | 7 hours 26 min ago by DKRickman |
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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. |
94 | 1280 | 17 min 10 sec ago by rfbranch |
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