The signal systems used on the real railroads have grown so elaborate and complicated that it is really impossible for the average miniature railroader to keep up with them. (...)
Topics: Track Layout

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Deepwoods Software just released a new version of the Model Railroad System (ver 2.1.9) a few days ago. (...)
Topics: Railroad Accessories

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It’s the stuff of Hollywood – a mess of tangled wires, sweat dripping from the hero’s brow as the clock counts down and finally a nervous clip of a wire and the clock stops.  But enough of that, we’re talking about Model...
Topics: Model Railroading

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For non-enthusiasts the concept that there is a difference between a 'toy' train and a 'model' train is a subtle one.  Granted both hobbies involve small trains that may or may not be replicas of existing larger ones – but..
Topics: Model Railroading

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Why did the frog cross the rail? (...)
Topics: Track Layout

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