Model Railroading - Buildings A model train display's scenery is greatly enhanced by realistic buildings. Whether the theme is New York City or a small village, the model railroad buildings you use will illustrate all that is human about any landscape. If you are modeling a prototype scene, then you most likely will want to find or to make specific buildings for your display. If you are "freelancing," or making up, your cities and towns,...more
Model Railroading - Displays The lure of model railroad displays began after the first real steam trains debuted in the early 1800s. Since that time, train enthusiasts have taken the large scale of real trains and have adapted them to smaller scales. The earliest model trains were called Birmingham Dribblers, so called because they "dribbled" water from their back ends as they moved freely across a room without tracks. As years went on,...more
Model Railroading - Themes Model railroad themes tie the trains, buildings and scenery together, telling the story of the train display and explaining its premise. Themes can range from historical to winter holiday, with everything else in between. A theme is truly a matter of individual preference and can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be, depending on how many resources you may have available to develop it.Establishing a theme is critical prior to constructing a model railroad display, as all trains and accessories depend on it. Whatever model railroad theme you decide, choose one that best interests you because you will have more enjoyment researching the era and building the accompanying display than a theme that does not interest you. Some general considerations for themes include the purpose, location, season and time period.PurposeThe purpose of a train display helps to develop the model railroad theme. The purpose can be whatever you want - moving passengers from one busy city to another, carrying livestock across the countryside or even just showcasing a variety of different trains in a relatively scenery-free environment. Basically, the purpose...more
Model Railroading - Scenery Model railroad scenery provides the landscape and background accessories necessary to develop the theme of any train display. The scenery shows what geographical area the train moves through, whether the train is used for passenger travel or cargo transport, what season it is or even what time of day it is. This...more
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Model Railroading - Scales The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) is an organization that sets and regulates the standards for model railroad scales. This standardization helps to make the model train hobby universal so that parts can be relatively interchangeable across brands.Basics of ScalesSimply stated, model railroad scale indicates the proportion of the model to the real thing, or prototype. It is usually shown as a ratio, such as 1:48. Sometimes it is mistaken for gauge, which is the distance between the rails on the train track. The scale, or size, of model trains you decide to run in your display depends on how much space you have as well as how nimble you are when handling and repairing parts.The most common types, from largest to smallest, include the following:G Scale- This is perfectly-sized for children and adults who may have trouble maneuvering smaller scales. This railway scale is also called "Garden Scale" because it easily fits into outdoor gardens where onlookers can admire. The Garden Scales are typically found in warmer climates, where weather is gentler on the equipment than in harsher climates. The scale is 1:22.5.O Scale - Smaller than the G...more
Model Railroading - Train Equipment Model railroad trains are the focal point of a model railroad display. They are the reason for everything else: the scenery, buildings and accessories. The train is what everything else is built around, and...more
Model Railroading - Clubs The model train hobby is alive and well, with many clubs all over the world promoting and preserving this time-honored pastime. A simple Internet search reveals multitudes of organizations dedicated to building train...more
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Model Railroading - Baseboard The model railroad baseboard is an essential part of a train display, as it is the board on which the tracks are attached and the scenery is built. The size and shape of a baseboard is generally a personal...more
Model Railroading - Software Modern technology enables hobbyists to design and to plan their train display right from their computer. Available online and in hobby stores, model railroad software takes much of the guesswork out of just about...more
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