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May 26 |
Helixes, Tunnels, Spirals, and Other Unique Trackage
Most of us know what a helix is. In fact, I would guess that many of us have seen one in a model railroad layout, sometimes hidden in a mountain. But how prototypical are they? Is there such a thing as a full size standard gauge helix? What about other trackage commonly found in model railroads such as loops, crossovers, tunnels, etc. Most modelers find a way to incorporate at least one of these into their layout. Some modelers may go to great lengths to make sure their rolling stock is prototypical. Do they have a double standard by using trackage of this sort? The answer is: "Well, perhaps not..." |
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May 26 |
How Sharp is that Curve
Model railroaders probably measures their curves by measuring the radius of that curve. This makes a lot of sense. It seems like a straight forward thing to do. |
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Apr 6 |
Beyond Simple Model Train Layouts
One of the most simple layouts that you can have for your model trains is a simple circle oval that would fit nicely on a 4x6 sheet of plywood, with no landscaping or scenery, just model train and the track. While you could choose to layout your model railroad in this manner, it is highly unimaginative and lacks creativity. True, it may be an inexpensive endeavor, but not one that is very realistic or will hold your interest for long. |
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Apr 6 |
The Top 5 Model Train Accessories
Many people's first introduction to model railroading happens when they put together a simple circle or oval on a sheet of plywood. There’s no backdrop of any kind, and there may not be buildings or vehicles to provide any kind of realistic background. |
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