Lets talk trains!

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General discussion around anything to do with trains and/or model railroading. If you aren't sure where your topic belongs, it's always safe to post it here.

5944 106708 3 years 6 days ago
by Louiex2

If you're new to the hobby or you've been in the hobby for a while and you need motivation to get out of that armchair, then this section's for you! Here we encourage questions on the hobby basics as well as questions on how and where to start!

371 5244 3 years 1 week ago
by Gary Yurgil

Discussions covering inspiring prototypes & models, how to conceive a model railroad layout, and talking about all aspects of good train layout design. Includes discussions of prototype modeling, freelance modeling, as well as posts about inspiring layouts or prototypes.

991 20195 3 years 1 week ago
by dkaustin

Includes discussions about good layout physical plant construction: room preparation, benchwork construction, and all forms of roadbed techniques. Also includes other room-related topics such as layout room lighting.

616 13703 3 years 1 week ago
by laming

Discussions about the operating physical plant of a model railroad: the trackwork and the electrical wiring (which includes DCC). Appropriate topics include handlaying and jig trackwork methods, flex track tips, wiring techniques, and all manner of discussions around Digital Command Control.

3411 44941 3 years 6 days ago
by Benny

Discussions about doing model railroad scenery and about structure building (which includes railroad and highway bridges). Relevant topics include doing basic terrain forms, modeling grass, bushes, trees, & water, scenery detailing tips, and all aspects of bridge and structure modeling.

2226 26849 3 years 6 days ago
by blindog10

Discussion covering locomotives, rolling stock, and all manner of railroad equipment. If it goes on the track, then threads about the prototype or about modeling such railroad equipment belong in this section.

3289 34776 3 years 6 days ago
by bno4333

Discussions about running your model railroad, or keeping it running are appropriate here. Relevant topics include car forwarding methods, CTC, track warrants, timetable & train order, keeping the track clean, minimizing derailments, and so on.

583 8894 3 years 1 week ago
by laming
For discussion of how the prototype railroads do or did things, and how to model it.
532 6325 3 years 1 week ago
by eastwind

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