Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40CW We reviewed the Atlas HO scale GE Dash 8-40CW in the July 2005 issue. To see a video of the locomotive in action, click the icons below. All videos may take several minutes or more to download depending on your connection speed. […]
Align every rail joint Every rail joint must be carefully aligned, properly fitted, and level. Sight along the rail to check the alignment through the rail joiner. After the track is spiked down, use a fine file to smooth the top and inside corner of the rail joint until you can slide a fingernail across […]
Building reliable model railroad track doesn’t take a lot of expertise or fancy tools, but it does require care and patience. Train sets traditionally include an oval of sectional track that’s fine for getting a quick start. However, most modelers choose flextrack when they begin building a permanent layout. Flextrack is supplied in 36-inch or […]
