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| Fact Sheet 1: Converting 3-rail Models to 2-rail (Atlas-MTH-Weaver & more) | This Fact Sheet is intended to assist in modifying freight cars, passenger cars and diesel locos from 3-rail to 2-rail and vice versa. As they gain experience working with different brands, the information is added. |
| Model Railroad Tips & Tricks | Tips on useful skills: weathering, design, rolling stock, structures, and a number of simple "how-to" ideas. |
| ModelTrainGuide.com | Model railroader help files for beginners: definitions, track plans and more. |
| The rec.models.railroad FAQ | Multiscale FAQ written for beginners. General info to construction techniques. |
| Technical Information for Model Railroaders | Written by an HO'er, this site still has a number of technical tips applicable to all scales regarding repowering, DCC, flywheels, torque, motors, curves, gears, grades… |
| Diesel Chronology | Quick reference for who made what when. |
| Diesel Operators Manuals | From George Elwood: illustrations and text. From ALCO to Kraus Maffei ML4000C. |
| RR Definitions & Terms | Nice, clear dictionary from the San Diego RR Museum. |
| Railroad Dictionaries | English-Portuguese Railway Dictionary (download); German-English dictionary of Railway or Technical Terms; German-English Dictionary of Railway Terms; A Glossary of Modern Railway Terminology; Glossary of Steam Locomotive Terminology; Lionel Glossary; Model Railroading Terms; NEB&W Railway Glossary; Railroad and Model Train Glossary; Railroad Dictionary; Railway Industry On-line Dictionary; Russian Railway Glossary of Terms; S-Scale Model Railroading Terms; Train Braking Terminology; Whistle Terms Word List |
| Railroad Technical Web | Searchable collection of prototype technical data. |
| Railway List | Alphabetical list of RRs including shortlines past and present worldwide. |
| Building an 'O' Scale East Penn Standard Trolley Module |
Written by trolley enthusiasts with great attention to detail and very basic construction information. By Gary Reighn (gary@reighn.com) |
| Chicago, South Shore, and South Bend Railroad | Project started in late 2001, brief website with trackplan; visit often and follow his progress… |
| The Chili Line in 1:48 Scale | [site has English, Spanish & German translations] Large layout, small number of pictures and very nice plans (overview and details of sections)… |
| East Penn Traction Club Module Design & Standards | Online, usable with many small projects, PDF+ |
| Great Northern Pacific 16'x32' | trackplan & photos… |
| Keithville & Lake Erie RR by J.E. Keith 11'-8'' x 9'-2'' | A german interpretation of the NYC. Gallery of high-res photos of plans and construction progress on each section, excellent drawings and construction. The layout at a glance section notes this IS Scale: 0 (1:48); Locale: Pittsburgh area; Theme: Bridge road, NYC subsidiary; Period: Winter 1959/1960. Visit to learn more about the layout plan, controls, etc. |
| Lex Parker's On3 DRGW 18'x25' | trackplan, story & photos… Very extensive page, impressive. Plans for new and old layout. (frames) |
| Floquil Paint Matches A-C | Color info for Adirondack Railway to Chattahoochee Industrial Railroad. |
| Floquil Paint Matches CHE-I | Color info for Chesapeake & Ohio to Iowa Interstate. |
| Floquil Paint Matches J-Q | January National Railways to Pullman Transport Leasing Corp. (PTLX). |
| Floquil Paint Matches R-Z | Color info for Rahway Valley RR to Youngstown Steel & incidental colors.. |
| Conversion Charts | Quick reference for changing scales. |
| Degrees of Curvature to Scale Radii | Quick reference calculating prototypical curves on layouts. N to #1 scales |
| Grade Calculations & Charts | Exactly what it says.. for the layout. |
| Metalworking Tool / Accessory Size Charts | sheet metal thicknesses, wire diameters, and drill; metals and solder; and temps useful when heating up metal. |
| NMRA DCC Standards | Quick reference. |
| NMRA Module Standards | Quick reference. |
| NMRA Standards & Recommended Practices | Quick reference. |
| Scale Rail Sizes | 1939 American Railway Engineering Association standards for rail sizes and converted it to the equivalent scale sizes. |
| Scale Steam Pipe Sizes | Convert actual outside diameter of the pipe sizes to scale inches. |
| Special Shapes Brass Shapes Conversion Charts | Scale conversion charts includes channels, I-beams, H-columns, tubing etc. |
| Standard Dimensions | From piping to wires to track... avoid incorrect conversions. |
| Wiring: Conversion Charts | Wire conversion charts (AWG and metric) tips and resistance. |
| Scenery Tips | Overview. |
| Geared Steam Locomotive Works | Good starting research point, info organized by wheel arrangement. |
| Steam Locomotive.com | Good starting research point, info organized by wheel arrangement. |
| The Ultimate Steam Page | Links and recent steam history worldwide. |