Craig has a question on Atlas switch machines: “Can I use the track bus to power the switch machine or should I use a separate power source? I model HO scale.” The post Atlas Switch Machines appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

Shaun models N scale and has this question for readers: “I’m tired of my NEM couplers uncoupling and was hoping for advice as to what these could be replaced with? Or for suggestions on how to keep them coupled?” Please post your comments below to assist Shaun. The post NEM Couplers (Farish, Dapol) Constantly Uncoupling appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

Duane asks: “Super magnets – which are the best, spacing, any tricks or problems to know?” You can post your comments directly below to have them published. The post Uncoupling With Super Magnets appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

The above photo was snapped at the Carter Model Railroad Museum Train Show, ETSU, in Johnson City, Tennessee. See the range of scale model house plans to download at https://www.modelbuildings.org/residential The post Constructing Scale Model Houses appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

Here’s a scene with real depth. Snapped at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition. The post Warley National Model Railway Exhibition appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

William asks readers: “What is the best way to make N scale sidewalks and roadways? Thanks.” The post Best Way To Make Roadways and Sidewalks on a Model Train Layout appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

Tony asks: “I have never had a go with N scale, but have done HO operations. I raise this because I’m about to go with either HO or N scale for my new layout. Yard operations is what I like doing best so I assume with N scale I can probably do more in a […] The post Difficulties Coupling and Uncoupling Smaller Scale Model Trains appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

Download – Print – Build your own scale model farm buildings. See the range here https://www.modelbuildings.org/farm-rural The post Here’s How to Build an HO Scale, OO, or N Scale Grain Elevator For Your Model Train Layout appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

The reason some model train layouts turn out better than others often comes down to realism and aesthetics. To look realistic and not “toylike,” a layout should not be too predictable in design. A mainline running close to the edge of a standard 4ft x 8ft space and then curving at the end to form […] The post Why Some Model Train Layouts Are Too Predictable appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more

Tom has this question for readers: “How far away from the turntable should I place my roundhouse? I model HO scale.” The post Roundhouse Placement appeared first on Model Train Help Blog ..read more