Social distancing comes to the DD&C/M

Social distancing comes to the DD&C/M

Name: John Barrett Forum User Name: JohnniebGoode Railroad Name: DD&C/M Location: Sacramento, CA Scale: 4 yr old’s imagination Theme: Was western, but now Disney thanks to 4 yr old Granddaughter Description: Social distancing comes to the DD&C/M.   […]

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Modeling tip: Extra flags for locomotives

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A feature one doesn’t see modeled very often is white extra flags. On a line like the North Montana that hosted mostly time freights, extra trains carrying livestock and grain were seasonal. Extra flags can be easily made from .008″ brass wire and small squares cut from white tissue paper. After gluing the flags onto […]

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How-to Library: DCC Operation – JMRI with Pi

A tv screen with JMRI logo

MRVP’s Ben Lake explains the essential components and process for establishing a digital means to control trains, turnouts, blocks, and even signals. His solution? JMRI interfaced with a Raspberry Pi computer. Follow along, and get up to speed on this cutting-edge DCC option for operating your model railroad! […]

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How-to Library: DCC Operation – JMRI with Pi

A tv screen with JMRI logo

MRVP’s Ben Lake explains the essential components and process for establishing a digital means to control trains, turnouts, blocks, and even signals. His solution? JMRI interfaced with a Raspberry Pi computer. Follow along, and get up to speed on this cutting-edge DCC option for operating your model railroad! […]

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Off The Rails: So En-Gauge-ing, Episode 48

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 48

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page One of the most useful tools in the hobby is the National Model Railroad Association’s (NMRA) Standards Gauge. Gerry demonstrates how to use this versatile tool to help conform your layout trackwork, motive power, rolling stock, and even scenery to acceptable operating specifications. […]

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