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We would like to help our model Railroading friends by supplying some tips and other helpful information and links to getting their layouts done correctly and to their own satisfaction. Some of our members participate in this wonderful hobby, maybe we can help you?

We are still uploading content on this page so some of the tip links may not be available yet. Your patience is requested.

Model Railroading Information
   
Layout Planning & Operations
Prototypical Research and the benefits
Determine style of operations
Consider dispatching operations
Types of Layouts
Sketching and Designing
Final Design
Putting Powering to your layout
Sound and Accessories
Scale Conversion Information
Conversion Tables, convert prototype dimensions, speed, grades into model RR scale dimensions.
 
Scenery
Trees
Creating Trees from Goldenrod tops
Creating Trees from Sedum tops
Creating Trees from Sedum tops Part II
Rock Faces
Water
Roadbed
 
Weathering
Tracks and Ties
Rolling Stock
Locomotives
Buildings & Structures
 
Prototye Information
Bessemer Railroad
Erie Railroad
Erie Lackawanna Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
OC&T Railroad
 
 
 
 
 
Other Modeling Resources
Z-Scale
Ztrack Magazine, the magazine for Z scale model railroading
 
HO-Scale
 
 
All-Scales
All Gauge page, Extensive Resources for Model Railroading! There's plenty to see here, so scroll down and find what you like!
Railpace News Magazine
 
Model Railroading Software Corner
XTrkCad, Model Railroad Track Planning Software Download it FREE. http://www.xtrackcad.org/

 Click here for FCV Details on this software.

 
 
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Atlas O-Scale New Releases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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