The distance between real parallel railway tracks can vary depending on the line speed, when the track was installed...
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The distance between real parallel railway tracks can vary depending on the line speed, when the track was installed...
A 'Pacific' railway locomotive is a steam engine with the wheel arrangement 4-6-2. What that means is the locomotive...
Hand drills are used in modelling for intricate jobs where a power drill would not provide the delicacy, pace and...
Mechanical signal boxes contain many levers that control among other things signals, points, crossing gates and...
The correct height and other dimensions for HO gauge couplings are covered by NEM document 360 which states that...
This is really a matter of personal choice and what you want to get out of your model railway.
There is a lot to be said for DCC as it allows you to control your locos with more accuracy and true to life performance, such as acceleration, deceleration, top speed and directional lighting.
DCC also lets you add sound to add even more realism.
There are many railway modellers who prefer the more traditional analogue system, which can give as much pleasure as DCC. And it has been the mainstay of model railways for best part of 100 years. It is also easier to set up.
If you are just starting out in the hobby it may be worth reading up on what system may be best for you or ask for advice at your local model shop as the choice will depend on what you want from your layout, the size of it, the number of engines you want to run and possibly your budget!
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