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Model Railroader basic training: How to cut rails
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![How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 6 – A-frames, gallows, and truss rods](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MRV102620_HTL-TurntablePart6_MV1449-400x225.jpg)
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 6 – A-frames, gallows, and truss rods
David's pile of parts is much smaller, as he works to complete the O scale...
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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 5 – Wheels and track installation
The bridge assembly is well underway, so David can now focus on building and installing...
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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 4 – Bridge parts assembly
After installing the motor mechanism, David adds an automated polarity control to his O scale...
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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 3 – Installing the motor mechanism
David has now arrived at the stage where it's time to install the drive mechanism...
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![How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MRV080720_HTL_BuildTurntable2_MV1435.jpg)
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall
With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David...
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![How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/MRV080720_HTL_BuildTurntable2_MV1435.jpg)
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall
With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David...
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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 1 – Pit base assembly
Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling...
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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 1 – Pit base assembly
Narrow gauge (On30) modeler David Popp steps aspiring structure builders through the process of assembling...
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![Video 101: Along the line](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GRW3-400x218.jpg)
Video 101: Along the line
We continually search for ways to encourage children to interact with the trains on Train...
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![Stuff We Use: Xuron Universal Wire Stripper](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MRR121219STUWirecutters.jpg)
Stuff We Use: Xuron Universal Wire Stripper
Whether installing a decoder or working on the layout, a sharp wire cutter and striper...
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![Stuff We Use How to use a scribing tool](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MRR121219STUScribingtool.jpg)
Stuff We Use How to use a scribing tool
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![Stuff We Use: How to use Micro Sol and Micro Set](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MRR121219STUMSMicroSolSet.jpg)
Stuff We Use: How to use Micro Sol and Micro Set
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Stuff We Use: Magnetic snap and glue set
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![A noisy little railway story](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GRW6-400x218.jpg)
A noisy little railway story
As I walked up the driveway toward Mick Spilsbury’s Black Canyon Railroad, I could begin...
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![Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MRV082719_HTL_SctchbldGrosser2_MV1163.jpg)
Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding
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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding
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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 4 Bounce Cards and Software
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![Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/STUpliers.jpg)
Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders
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![Stuff We Use: Adjustable snap and glue clamps](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/STUsnapandglue.jpg)
Stuff We Use: Adjustable snap and glue clamps
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