During this month’s Track Talk Live, model railroad expert Doug Hodgdon and HO Soo Line modeler Chooch Rivard shared unique tools to use for modeling work.
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Track Talk Live: July 2016
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TRACK TALK LIVE: January 2017
Model Railroad Academy’s Clickety and Clack (Doug and Steve) fielded a wide variety of live questions from viewers on the latest edition of Track Talk Live. Among the topics discussed are DCC (use it!), flower foam for scenery (don’t!), creating smooth transitions for inclines (cookie cutter method), making basic turnouts DCC-ready (cut gaps), replacements for…
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Waiting patiently to see the bridge building for HO’s,
‬ What is the best method for keeping HO track level on your layout board?
Hello Jill,
Thank you for your patience while I asked the experts, here is the reply:
Sometimes you need to use shims along with a good level as you lay your track. Let me know how it goes.
Sincerely,
Douglas
Model Railroad Academy
What wood/etc. do you recommend for modeling a bridge for an HO track that would be sturdy enough to hold an engine? I am thinking of making a small/short bridge.
Hello Jill,
Thank you for your patience while I asked the experts, here is the reply:
Sometimes you need to use shims along with a good level as you lay your track. Let me know how it goes.
Sincerely,
Douglas
Model Railroad Academy
can you mix kadee couplers or should you use just one type
Hello Bill,
Thank you for being patient while I asked the expert, here is his reply:
Personally, I like to stay with the Kadee brand and the metal couplers, not plastic. Kadee are just the best. Let me know how you do.
Sincerely,
Douglas
Model Railroad Academy
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