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  • An Introduction To Garden Railroads
    Model railroading has a new trend that involves using sturdy supplies and equipment that will withstand the outside elements. These outside layouts are called "garden railroads" as they are often worked into a garden setting with the garden becoming part of the scenery.
  • An Introduction To Making Model Railroad Buildings
    Unlike George Costanza, not everyone wants to be an architect. But when it comes to model railroading, it seems like everyone gets into the act eventually. When you start building your layout, it's sometimes impossible to find the perfect train station, bridge or building to make your plans come to life.
  • Choosing Scenery for Your Model Railroad
    Landscaping and picking out the scenery can be one of the more fun things that you can do with your model railroads. You are the person who gets to decide just how you want it to look.
  • Comparing Roadbeds And Standard Tracks For Model Trains
    With model railroading just as with real railroads it all comes down to the tracks on which the trains roll. If they are stable and well designed the trains will safely make their journeys year after year. If not they may not be able to complete even a single trip without problems or derailment " so what goes into the creation of a safe and stable track system?
  • Converting Model Railroad Scales
    Prototyping is the word used to describe the use of scaling real-life objects down and typically for Model Railroading different names are given to differing 'scales' to represent the percentage of the original. For instance the 'HO' scale means 3.5mm represents 1 foot, with a ratio of 1:87.086 ... needless to say this can get difficult.
  • Designing Landscapes For A Model Railroad
    After getting all your supplies together you need to form your terrain, which is often done by placing foam spacers and carving them to achieve the desired results, then coating those with a plaster, fiberglass or other sealer to harden them. Wireframe models with reinforcement are also used on larger landscapes, while some 'purists' will actually haul in stone, dirt and sand in an attempt to make a 'true' world.
  • Engineered to Last - Model Railroading Clubs
    Most hobbies have clubs or groups where people sharing an interest in the activity can get together. Humans naturally like to share skills and knowledge to gain further insight into our interests. Everyone involved in these clubs can benefit from the new ideas and skills they learn. No more reinventing the wheel for every model railroader!
  • How Model Railroading Has Changed Over Time
    The first model train systems worked on wind-up clock parts, followed shortly thereafter by miniature steam engines. The materials of the locomotives and cars were typically cheap tinplate or lightweight woods that didnt hold up well.
  • How To Create The Landscape For Your Model Railroad Layout
    After getting all your supplies together you need to form your terrain, which is often done by placing foam spacers and carving them to achieve the desired results, then coating those with a plaster, fiberglass or other sealer to harden them. Wireframe models with reinforcement are also used on larger landscapes, while some 'purists' will actually haul in stone, dirt and sand in an attempt to make a 'true' world.
  • Model Railroad Design - Roadbeds Vs. Standard Track
    With model railroading just as with real railroads it all comes down to the tracks on which the trains roll. If they are stable and well designed the trains will safely make their journeys year after year. If not they may not be able to complete even a single trip without problems or derailment " so what goes into the creation of a safe and stable track system?
  • Model Railroading Clubs - Engineered to Endure
    Most hobbies have clubs linked to them so people can share viewpoints and sharing that knowledge leads to more successful ventures. If we all had to reinvent the wheel each time we needed to drive, we wouldnt get very far, would we?
  • Model Train Collectors Don't Always Operate Their Trains
    There is a subtle, but important difference between model train enthusiasts and model train collectors. Collectors are generally more concerned about the "collectability" of an item - how rare it is and what shape it's in - where enthusiasts are all about operating their model railway.
  • Model Trains A New Hobby? Model Railroading Clubs Can Help!
    If you're familiar with any hobbies, you likely know that many hobbies have associated clubs at which you can meet people interested in the same thing. This is also the case with model railroading. Around the world, there are hundreds of clubs where train hobbyists can learn from each other and share.
  • Model Trains: Modeling Buildings For A Realistic Layout
    Not everyone wants to be an architect, but when it comes to model railroading it seems like everyone gets into the act sooner or later. It is often just too hard to find the perfect bridge, building or train station to match the vision in our minds unless we build it ourselves.
  • Perspective of the NMRA - National Model Railroad Association
    Enjoying model railroading and prototyping is a hobby you can do alone-but the enjoyment of watching others reactions or being able to ask questions on specifications or historical references with friends may cause them to find other enthusiasts.

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