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| Getting Started |
- Introduction
- Defines the hobby; differences between scale and gauge.
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- Choosing / Buying
- Helpful tips for selecting railroad equipment, including kits and sets, tracks, locomotives, rolling stock, and electrical equipment.
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- FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions, from the rec.models.railroad newsgroup.
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- Terms
- A complete listing of definitions, with references elsewhere in these pages.
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- Tools
- The tools you'll need to build models.
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- 1st Setup
- Run that train set, right out of the box! Where to put it, how to connect the tracks, add some power- run the trains!
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- Helpful Suggestions
- Tips from experience, on painting, detailing, and to avoid mishaps.
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| Layout Building |
- Design
- Things you'll want to think about when deciding on that layout plan.
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- Track Plans
- Downloadable track plans (HO; adaptable for N, etc).
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- Benchwork
- The table-top support method for the layout board. Consider the options.
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- Trackwork
- Lay some tracks, and switches, and roadbed...!
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- Wiring
- Wire in some electricity. Single train, blocks, and cab control.
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- Scenery
- Grass, snow, rocks, hills, mountains, trees...
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- Structures
- Tips on building kits. Covers glues and adhesives, too.
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- Details
- Things to make trains more realistic, including weathering.
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- Operation
- Run the trains realistically with a switchlist.
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- Maintenance
- ...And keep them running! Clean tracks, wheels, and simple loco maintenance.
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| Resources |
- Publications
- Books (purchase online- Amazon.com!), groups, magazines, etc.
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- Links
- The NMRA's Links are the best around.
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- Mail Me
- Ask me questions you can't find the answer to here.
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- Search
- The quickest way to pinpoint your topic.
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