Model Trains & Railroads Tips

Any and all details on getting a model train set to run as quietly as possible? Table-building, Roadbed, track, wheels, etcInfo on sound deadening materialsI want the train itself to be as quiet as possible white running it while I’m in the room, and I need the sound of the train to not be heard in other rooms.Links to info, sites to purchase sound-deadening material, links to project logs from    .. more …

: There is a toy train that can make 10 musical sounds. It makes 2 musical sounds after being defective. What is the probability that same musical sound would be produced 5 times consecutively? ( 1 of _____) ?1 of 32 is d answer .coz same musical sound can happen in 1/2 probability .So, 5 times it can happen with probability = (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) = 1/321 of 32 is d answer .coz same    .. more …

When I see those architectural models in office hallways of their own buildings and grounds, what is used to make those models? There are buildings, grass, trees, etc. What is generally used for these? Clay? paper? wood? cardboard? foam board? styrofoam? And how about the grass and trees? Where can one learn how to build these sorts of things? I have come up with no luck on the internet, it    .. more …

I was just curious, since i live not to far from a railroad crossing. Im also a big fan of trains. I also like HO scale trains.Yes.And its Heavily served by NS compared to any other railroad. CSX    .. more …

I’m new to electric trains and I don’t know what size would be best. Thanks.The G scale may be too large & cumbersome, and the N scale model may be too delicate if you have little curious toddlers in your home…O Scale Model Trains ” Model railroading also includes O Scale model trains, and these are often used as Christmas Train Sets for a simple layout around the base of a Christmas Tree.    .. more …

Magic In The Mountains festivites continued Saturday..The event celebrates the heritage of the old C O Railroad.Visitors of all ages enjoyed mini steam train rides, model train layouts and even got to tour a restored train car.There were pony rides, jugglers and a petting zoo for the kids- along with entertainment and of course, food.Organizers are happy over this year’s turnout and hope people    .. more …

I’m wondering if it is possible to run a 00 gauge train on a steam/internal combustion engine. Any ideas?It is certainly possible to build a live steam locomotive in 00 scale. Hornby issued an 00 commercial model of LNER locomotive ‘Mallard’ a few years back. It used an electrically “fired” boiler. The supply was picked up from the track and the steaming rate was analogous with the track    .. more …

I live in LA,For a few years now I have really wanted to become a model. I have no experience. Would an Agent still want me as a client? Where do I go on finding an agency? Im 16 and really need help!!Most models have no experience when they start with an agency. Modeling is not like acting – acting requires training and amateur experience before you can get an agent. Modeling is about your    .. more …

Just simply design an experiment to measure the speed of a toy train going around a circular track.Find the circumference of the track then time the train going around once. Divide the circumference    .. more …

I have a br 125 and a virgin 125 but the br version (which is older) is more than half the speed of the virgin and constantly stops and starts as well as being noisier and smelling weird when it runs    .. more …