Before diving into the process of wiring your layout, be sure to check out this video on DCC Command Stations and Throttles! Now that you’ve seen exactly what you need in regards to equipment for a DCC equipped layout, it’s time to start wiring all of the pieces together! DCC expert and modeler Steve Barkley goes step-by-step with you in successfully wiring your layout. The first thing you are going to build is a control bus. Find out what materials you need to create control bus wires. See how building your own wire out of telephone wires is more beneficial than buying them. Not only are you saving money, but you have more control over the length of the wire when you build it yourself. Creating control bus wires has never been more easy and enjoyable until now when you use these wiring techniques.
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Building a Model Railroad Benchwork L-Girder
The first thing you have to consider when building the benchwork for a new model railroad scene is the type of layout you are looking to construct. There are pros and cons to the various types of benchwork, so it’s important to understand the components of your project before you get started on the frame.…
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Model Railroad Construction: Passing Through Cooper
Not every stop along a major railroad is complete with town center, service station and saloon–some components of a railway are just small stopovers en route to the final destination. This is the case for Cooper, a long passing siding that connects the main lines of C&S Railway. In our next segment covering the branch…
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Painting Model Railroad Backdrops: Storm Scenes
One of the great things about the model railroad backdrop is its versatility and its ability to affect the mood of a model. Depending on the scene you are attempting to create, your backdrop might benefit from more than just those standard, peaceful blue skies. Painting model railroad backdrops that are busier and more dynamic…
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Build Model Railroad Scenery for Depth and Realism
Here’s some great news for all you artistically challenged builders out there: adding realistic backdrops to your model railroad doesn’t require a degree in the arts or a great eye for detail. You no longer need craft lessons or expensive equipment to build model railroad scenery; thanks to photo-editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, adding…
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