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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Essential Track Cleaning Routine You Can Do in 10 Minutes
If your trains stutter, stall, or sound like they’re crunching gravel, the fix is usually simple: clean the rails….
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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…
