Model Railroads Layouts

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Model Railroads Layouts

Model Railroads Layouts

Free Model Railroad Layout Software?Hi, I am currently having a hard time finding Model railroad layout software. I use HO scale. Is there any free software available that doesn't have any limitations? I need to plan out a really big layout and don't want any software where the number of parts you can put in your layout is limited. Thanks. [ Read More ]

Which Gauge Would Be Best For Starting Up A Layout For Model Railroading?Space is not an issue. I'm hoping for one with the greatest variety of trains, cars, and accesories. And can tracks and trains(motors) from different manufactures be used together? [ Read More ]

Where Are Model Railroad Displays In Western Pa.?model railroad Layouts i can visit [ Read More ]

Can Anyone Give Me Advice For An O Gauge, Scale Layout Model Railroading?Okay I have a rather small layout 6' by 5'2 ' indoor layout, double tracked. 2 mth sets, and 1 lionel hobo set. What should I get next? Should I jump into the scenery or locomotives, track, accessories (etc)? Please help me! thanks [ Read More ]

How Do I Build An Electric Box For My Model Railroad?I am building a Model railroad, and noticed the track plan does not include terminal sections. I am adding them so that I can divide my layout into blocks. I had an idea that I could build those electric boxes often found next the the rails to cover the terminal area. I did not find anything on this on the internet. If you know a website, or have had this idea and built them yourself could you post the webpage or your building instructions. It needs to be in HO Scale. [ Read More ]

Are Model Railroads Boring To You?i have a n scale layout but everytime i try and add scenery, i get bored and stop. its a 3x8 layout and my track are minimum radius which wont really allow 12 wheel diesel which is now a days a must on a railroad. i really dont want to keep wasting money on it only to tear it back up when i get bored with it. what should i do or what did you do? [ Read More ]

Steam Locomotives Only Model Train Layout?If you were to build a Model train layout,would it be steam only?I personally don't care for diesel locomotives.They don't have all the neat sounds a steamer has.All you hear is a steady drone of a diesel engine.Steam,they have all kinds of chuffs,chugs.I love the sound of a steamer taking off.It starts slow,then as it builds steam,it gets faster.I love steamers,and my layout will only have steam engines.That's the way Railroads started,and that's the way they should be. [ Read More ]

How Do I Anchor Track Down For Model Railroad--N-Guage-when Nails Won't Hold?I am building a layout on a hollow core door and I am concerned that the luan is not allowing the tiny nail to bite. Becasue I am using flex track, the cork railbed is not sufficient. [ Read More ]

Help In Starting A Model Railroad?How do people start a Model railway layout. I have a Model railway store near by. (Australia) How would you get started?, like the track and 3rd rail, tunnels you know EVERYTHING! please help :) more out of curiosity. [ Read More ]

Is There An S-scale Model Railroad Club In Northern Illinois?I live in the western suburbs of Chicago and am considering going into S-scale (American Flyer scale) Model railroading. However, it would be nice if I didn't have to start by diving in and building a layout in my garage--if I could join a club and run trains on their layout, or just have people to talk to and troubleshoot and things. Thanks! [ Read More ]

Does Anyone Know A Website For...?I would like to know if anyone knows a good website that can assist in planning a Model railroad layout. Thank you I already know sites for buying products [ Read More ]

How To Model Railroad?layout, model, materials, supplies [ Read More ]

Need Info On Dual Gage Trackage For HO HOn3?i'm building a layout that will require the use of both Reg, HO equipt. as well as HOn3 equpt. on the same track in certain areas. Thus far I have been unable to find any examples of this, hand laid or manufactured. Any help would be appreciated. THANKS, ZANE S. PS; THIS IS A Model RAILROAD LAYOUT; [ Read More ]

Will You Please Help Me?? I'll Give You 10 Pts. For A Complete Answer! Part 2?6. The painted Desert is a section of high plateau extendign 150 miles in northern Arizona. On a map, the length of this desert is 5 centimeters. What is the map scale? 7. Josh wants to add a Model of a tree to his Model railroad layout. How big should the Model tree be if the actual tree is 315 inches and the scale factor is 1:90? 8. The scale on a wall map is 2 inch = 55 miles. What is the distance on the map between two cities that are 99 miles apart? 9. On a scale drawing, a school is 1.6 feet tall. The scale factor is 1/22. Find the height of the school. 10 on a road map of Pennsylvania, the distance from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., is 6.8 centimeters. What is the actual distance between the cities if the map scales is 2 centimeters = 40 miles? 11. On a scale drawing, a bicycle is 6 4/5 inches tall. The scale factor is 1/6. Find the height of the bicycle. 12. Identify the scale factor Alligator toy Alligator Lenght (in.) 175 7 [ Read More ]

Model Railroads Layouts