Welcome to Model Railway Techniques. In this article we are going to go over some of the basic Model Railroad Design ideas and shapes for the small to medium sized Model Railroad, and why you should consider each of them when you are first in the design stages of your Model Railroad..
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I've been an avid Model Railroader for most of my life. At 55 I thought it was time to share all of my experience with Model Railroaders
HOW TO BUILD AFFORDABLE MODEL RAILROAD BENCHWORK-OPEN GRID METHOD
Follow along in this article as we explain to you step by step, with illustrations, how to build both affordable and strong benchwork for your Model Railroad.
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PHOTO GALLERY: SOME PAST AND PRESENT PHOTOS OF MY N SCALE MODEL RAILROADS.
A collection of photographs from my past and present N Scale Model Railroads featuring many of the scenery techniques we will be sharing with you to help you build a realistic Model Railroad.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE COST OF MODEL RAILROADING
In this article, Model Railway Techniques discusses some of the myths of Model Railroading, especially for the beginner. We address common questions such as Is Model Railroading Too Expensive? How Much Does It Cost To Start A Model Railroad? and How Much Does It Cost To Build An Entire Model Railroad.
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N SCALE TRACK PRODUCTS-THE MOST POPULAR N SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRACK AVAILABLE.
A short article by Model Railway Techniques about the most popular N Scale Track products available on the market. We give a brief description of each as well as our recommendations for each skill level from beginners to advanced.
Full ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: A KATO N SCALE U30C LOCOMOTIVE PULLS A CUT OF CARS FROM THE GENERAL MILLS FACTORY ON MY LAYOUT
Photo of a Southern Pacific U30C locomotive pulling a cut of cars across the grade crossing on my N Scale Model Railroad.
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MODEL RAILROADING FOR THE BEGINNER RESOURCE GUIDE
From Model Railway Techniques, an ever expanding list of resources for the beginning Model Railroader including books, track plans, DVD’s and more.
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MEET JAMES, THE CREATOR OF MODEL RAILWAY TECHNIQUES
A brief description of myself, James, creator of this website.
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LADDER TRACKS IN THE YARD
TRACK WORK IS THE FOUNDATION OF ANY WELL-BUILT MODEL RAILROAD. TIME SPENT HERE WILL PAY OFF DOWN THE LINE WITH YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE OPERATON AND ENJOYMENT. CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE WHERE I GO OVER THE BASICS OF SOME N SCALE TRACK.
