Tutorials: Learn How to Build a Model Railroad

These pages will take you to our main website at Building Your Model Railroad, where you can learn how to do anything and everything related to model railroading...

Home

• Home Page
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Basics

• Getting Started
• Scales
• Theme/ Era/ Locale
• Types of Display
• Step By Step

Research

• History
• References

Design and Planning

• Layout Design
• Software
• Track Planning
• Yard

Building

• Benchwork
• Backdrop
• Lighting
• Laying Track

Wiring

• Wiring
• Basic Electronics
• Electrical Switches
• Wire Management
• Wiring Tips
• Soldering Tips
• Solenoid Switches
• Turnouts
• Turnout Control
• Control Panel
• DCC Decoders

Scenery

• Scenery Overview
• Terrain
• Lift-out Scenery
• Ground Cover
• Making Rocks
• Painting Rocks
• Trees
• Tunnels
• Retaining Walls
• Ballast
• Roads
• Water
• Waterfalls
• Winter
• Scenery Details

Structures

• Structures
• Bridges
• Scratchbuilding
• Laser-cutting
• Painting Models
• Weathering

Running Trains

• Locos / Railcars
• Operation

Advanced

• Special Fx
• Decals
• Lighting Fx
• RR Crossings
• RR Signals
• Traffic Signals
• Sound Fx
• Couplers
• Fire and Smoke
• Computerize
• Animation
• Drive-In Theater
• Illusions
• Automation
• Train Cam
• Photography

Sharing

• Gallery
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• BR&S RR
• Your Input

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Shopping

• BYMRR Train Station
• Rail Modeler Supplies
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• Supplies - (Links to Amazon and Ebay)
• Gift Shop
• Books / Mags
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Product Reviews

• Chandler Multi Tool
• Chandler Heat Gun
• Chandler Glue Gun

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