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WEBJul 23, 2024 · The HO scale ratio is 1:87.1. HO scale modelers tend to have the widest variety of models available for rolling stock, locomotives, and buildings. Many modelers start with equipment in this model train scale and a flat sheet of plywood for a simple and satisfying display, or layout. After HO, N scale is the most popular in North America.
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Getting Started in Model Railroading: The Beginner’s Guide
WEBDec 12, 2023 · However, it can be daunting to get started in model railroading. This beginner’s guide will help you dig deeper into the hobby and provide useful resources for your first layout. in this article, we’ll cover: How to choose the scale and era to model. How to plan a model railroading layout. How to pick the right supplies for your layout.
BNSF and Union Pacific in Rochelle IL | Trains Magazine
WEBOct 19, 2020 · 60.0 miles. BNSF to Aurora. 45.3 miles. UP to Proviso. 59.6 miles. Join Trains.com at Rochelle Rail Park! Editors, producers and friends from Trains, Model Railroader, Trains.com and other Kalmbach Media brands invite you to visit with us between Noon and 3 p.m. September 28, 2022, at the Rochelle Rail Park in Rochelle, Ill. — rain …
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Union Pacific Big Boy basics and frequently asked questions
WEBAug 3, 2021 · A: Big Boy was built to go as fast as 70 mph, but the locomotives rarely ran more than 50 mph, a speed the UP still finds convenient. Q: How much can it pull? A: With more than 6,000-horsepower, Alco and Union Pacific designed Big Boy to pull a 3,600-ton train across the mountains of Utah and Wyoming.
Selecting the right DCC system | ModelRailroader.com - Trains
WEBMay 24, 2019 · For example, the Bachmann E-Z Command DCC system comes with a 1 amp power supply that can power two HO or four N scale locomotives (assuming .5 amps per locomotive for HO and .25 amps for N scale). The NCE PowerCab, on the other hand, is rated at 2 amps and therefore can power four HO and eight N scale locomotives.
How steam locomotives work | Trains Magazine
WEBMay 16, 2023 · Low-water alarms are found on newer locomotives. Using steam. From the steam delivery pipes, the steam enters the valve chests (one on each side). The valves, by moving back and forth, allow the steam to enter the cylinders at times when it can usefully push the pistons. When the steam has done its work, the valve has moved to let it …
Railroad signals 101 | Trains Magazine
WEBJul 21, 2023 · All railroads use the common red, yellow, and green aspects, although the indication of the yellow (approach) signal varies from road to road. Many other color combinations are used. Some are common, others are unique to a specific railroad. The most constant signals and the easiest to understand are single-head block signals.
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