Turnout Basics: #4 vs #6 vs #8 — Where Each One Belongs
New to turnouts? The frog number tells you how sharp the diverging route is: a #4 spreads 1 unit…
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Yard Goats 101: Why Switchers Steal the Show on Small Layouts
In railroading slang, a “yard goat” is a switcher locomotive—compact, tough, and built to shuffle cars with precision. On…
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How to Set Up Your First HO Scale Train Set
Introduction: Starting Your HO Scale Journey So you’ve decided to start your first model railroad—welcome aboard! Whether you’re rediscovering…
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5 Must-Have Books to Build Awesome Model Train Layouts
Whether you’re just laying your first length of track or looking for complex model train layouts, these books will…
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Add Authentic Urban Detail with Custom Graffiti Art for Model Trains
For model railroaders who care about realism, the smallest details can make the biggest impact. Weathered buildings, rusted rails,…
