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Model Railroading Projects
Build a Display Diorama
Adding Groundcover
Building a Base for Our Diorama – An Introduction to Benchwork
Building a Fascia
Improving the Look of Track
Modeling Roads
Modeling Rocks
Modeling Snow, Ice and Finishing Details
Modeling Trees
Planning Our Display – Tips You Can Use for Larger Layouts Too
Scenery from Foam
Modeling a Railroad Bone Yard – An Introduction to Weathering Your Models
Understanding Curves
Wiring Your Layout
Accessories Vs Track Power
Adding Command Control to a “Typical” Layout
Adding Command Control to Switches – Choosing the Right Controller
Beyond the Trains – Expanding Your Command Control System
Blocks
Bus Wires
Command Control and a Turntable
Controlling Accessories with the ASC
Controlling Switches with the ASC
Getting Started – What You’ll Need
Installing LEGACY
Introduction to Command Control
Introduction to Lionel Accessories
Accessory Activator Track / Insulated Outside Rail
Lionel Accessory Activation – 153C
Lionel Accessory Activation – 153E
Lionel Accessory Activation – 153IR
Lionel’s Gateman – Installing Illuminated and Animated Accessories
Introduction to Lionel Power Supplies
Lionel ASC (Accessory Switch Controller) Basics
Lionel’s Operating Track Controller (OTC)
Operating Accessories with the SC-2
Phasing Transformers
Preparing Switches for Constant Voltage
Soldering 101
Uncoupling and Operating / Uncoupling Tracks
Understanding Electricity – The Bare Essentials
Wiring – Best Practices for Model Railroads
Wiring a Lionel OTC to a FasTrack Operating Track
Wiring a Lionel OTC to Uncoupling Tracks
Wiring a Traditional Operating Track with the OTC
Wiring the SC-2 to FasTrack Switches
Wiring the SC-2 to O Gauge and O-27 Switches