Mar 26, Train Photos

Gallery of prototypical and/or model train photos and model railroad layout photos
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Mar 6, How to Handlay Model Railroad Track

If you're a model train enthusiast, you may be interested in learning how to handlay HO scale track. Handlaying track allows you to create a more realistic and customized layout than using pre-made track pieces. Here are some steps to get you started: Gather your materials. You'll need HO scale track (ties, rails, and spikes), a track gauge, rail cutters, pliers, a soldering iron, flux, solder, a track template or plan, and a work surface. Cut the ties. Lay out the ties in the correct spacing and cut them to the correct length using rail cutters. Lay the rails. Using the track gauge, lay the rails on the ties in the correct position. Make sure the rails are straight and level. Spike the rails. Using a small hammer and spikes, secure the rails to the ties. Be sure to space the spikes evenly along the rails. Solder the rails. Apply flux to the joint where the rails meet and solder them together with a soldering iron. Be careful not to let the solder run onto the rails or ties. Test the track. Once you've completed a section of track, test it with a locomotive and some rolling stock to make sure everything runs smoothly. Repeat. Continue laying and soldering sections of track until you've completed your layout. The same instructions would also apply to any gauge. You would just have to use different-sized materials that would be appropriate for your gauge. Handlaying track takes time and patience, but the result is a realistic and customized layout that you can be proud of. Don't be afraid to experiment with different track configurations and details to make your layout unique. The following link provides purchasing options for the materials you need to handlay tracks and turnouts.
http://dlvr.it/SkRgqb

Mar 4, Tracks: February 2023

Model railroading newsletter with lots of tips and tricks to improve your skills and help you enjoy the hobby.
http://dlvr.it/SkLrNf

Mar 2, Tracks March 2023

The official newsletter of Building Your Model Railroad with tips, tricks, videos and how-to information that you can apply to your own railroad modeling.
http://dlvr.it/SkFY3b