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Model Railroad Questions For Readers

Here are three model railroading questions for you to try and answer. Simply click on the green comments tag below to answer the question(s).

Model Railroad Question 1.

“My train set is in the shed. How can I stop the rails from corroding and having to clean them each time.”

Model Railroad Question 2.

“I want to build a Canadian Rocky Mountain scene railway model, based onthe Winter Wonderland train trip in Canada. Do your readers know if there is arocky mountaineer engine and carriages on the market anywhere. I live in New Zealand. All they seem to sell here is the Hornby trains etc. Also what about the Amtrak trains as well?I’m after OO scale. “

Model Railroad Question 3.

“Just starting my layout and need help with best construction of table, supports etc , are there any books available on this subject? Layoutis going to be in a area 20ft x 25 ftthanks for the help.”

One Response to Model Railroad Questions For Readers

  • HowieV says:

    Q1. Silica Dessicant (Silicagel) packages under a heavy cotton cloth should prevent some of the humidity problem. Weather seals fitted to doors and windows should help as well depending on your local climatic conditions.

    Q3.Kalmbach Publications and Atlas Rail Road Publishing have some excellent books on Benchwork and track Layouts. One in particular is 101 Track Layouts.

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