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At some point, every Large Scale modeler is going to need some tools. These range from the most basic maintenance tools needed to lubricate and maintain locomotives, to electrical tools necessary to install sound, battery R/C or DCC, and to all manner of evil looking tools needed to hack models to bits in order to turn them into something completely different.

This page lists the most basic of the tools that a beginning modeler might need in several categories to get started maintaining, repairing and modifying Large Scale model trains and to build layouts and structures.

• Hand Tools
  • Tools for Self Protection
  • Basic Maintenance Tools
  • Lubricants
  • Measuring Tools
  • Cutting Tools
  • Grinding Tools
  • Medical and Sculpting Tools
  • Wiring Tools
  • Fastening Tools
  • Drilling and Threading Tools
• Hand Held Power Tools
  • Small Power Tools
• Adhesives and Coatings
  • Adhesives and Paints