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How Weather Affects Model Railroading

We all feel the cold when temperatures drop, but so does our model train layout. When temperatures drop below 32 degrees fahrenheit (0 degree Celsius), moisture in the air and the models begin to freeze and the plastic becomes brittle.

The thing to remember is that it is often coldest at night when the model railroader is sleeping. The problem is freezing temperatures and damp can lead to condensation freezing on the model train layout. We were taught at school that water expands when it freezes. It is true and it can cause damage to your layout, rails and electronics.

High humidity can also be a big problem. Old steel rails rust just like any other unprotected steel. So, keep a watch on temperature and humidity levels around a model train layout. This could save time and the wasted effort of constant maintenance or repairs to models due to rust.

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