Plastic Weld from EMA is an indispensable adhesive for scale modellers and hobbyists working with plastic kits. Its...
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Plastic Weld from EMA is an indispensable adhesive for scale modellers and hobbyists working with plastic kits. Its...
A superglue activator, also known as a cyanoacrylate (CA) accelerator, is a chemical agent designed to speed up the...
H0f (or H0f Feldbahn) is a specific scale within model railways, representing a blend of two key characteristics: the...
To add smoke to a model building, you'll want to create a realistic effect that enhances the overall display. Here's...
A backscene is an essential component of a model railway layout, providing a visual backdrop that enhances realism...
There are several ways to improve traction on those steep gradients. Below are a few ways to try.
Consist: This method uses two or three engines joined together in a row. This is what is done in real life to pull very heavy loads. This is very frequent in the USA.
Adding weight: By adding weight to your locomotive, you will help to keep the engine firmly on the track helping with extra traction.
Traction tyres: Adding traction tyres to your locomotives will help to get that extra traction needed. They are a bit fiddly to fit but once on will do the job. Not all engines can be fitted with tyres and sizes vary a lot. Obviously, this does not look proto-typical.
PowerBase: It works by placing metal plates under the track and magnets glued under the engines. The magnets are drawn to the plates and puch the engine to the rails, which will allow for maximum traction up that slope. This is manufactured by DCC Concept and available from model shops.
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