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Videos on the web this instructional video, narrated by michael gross, guides you through the process of building a simple ho layout. Basic model railroad benchwork, second edition the title may say basics, but this book covers a full range of skills and materials. This model railroad would be something to set up permanently in your basement, recreation room, or other available space. Taking it to the streets as much as i take pride in the simplicity of the benchwork and wiring, the model railroad itself is the centerpiece of the room. There are some very good ideas for sturdy benchwork on the modular layout page describing the nottawasaga model railroad clubs portable layout and ideas from other pikes. Click on the link in the building your first model railroad video section. A gallery of model railroad track plans, most based on prototype routes, custom designed by bob sprague for other modelers. Ntrak is a set of standards that n scale clubs use to build modular layouts. Now you can easily add an additional railroad without using more space in your home.
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Read download how to build model railroad benchwork pdf. Building a simple layout planning a layout train sets usually come packed with an. Bobs track planning questionnaire is the document i use to gather basic information for designing a plan. This requires a larger area than ho or n for a layout and the trains are more detailed.
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