TRACK TALK LIVE: July 2018

By MRA Editors

Check out the recap of our monthly Track Talk Live with model railroad expert and long-time train enthusiast Doug Hodgdon. Doug answers your model railroad questions live on the air in this fun, interactive, and informative Q&A.


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7 Responses to “TRACK TALK LIVE: July 2018”

  1. zarko potocnjak

    Verry good newsletter!

  2. John

    ....working in S scale... (for previous question about distance between power connections...)

  3. John

    How far apart should each basic power wiring connection be on your track?

  4. Dan

    Decal question. What is best way to apply old/new stock decals. Heard I should coat decal with clear coat prior to water soake to prevent disintegration of decal. 1. Should the surface be flat, satian or gloss? And to fix the decal Should I use dull coat or gloss coat?

  5. Scott C Mallett

    How do you clean your wheels on your motive power?

  6. JOHN

    I'm working on HO scale and was wondering how to make street lights without having to buy them already made at the store?

  7. JOHN

    I'm buildding in HO Scale and i was wondering what materials do you use to make telephone poles, the wires, transformers, cross arms, and the insulators.