It can be difficult to accurately estimate how many meters of OO track can be covered with a 250g bag of ballast, as...
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It can be difficult to accurately estimate how many meters of OO track can be covered with a 250g bag of ballast, as...
A good many real-life platforms have some sort of curve incorporated into them to accommodate either the topography...
A reversing loop is a section of track that allows a train to change direction without reversing. Reversing loops can...
There are several different ways to design a track plan for your model railway project. There is no right or wrong...
The track is connected using rail joiners, also called "fishplates". They are thin metal plates that simply slot...
Feedback on an analogue controller is a function that detects if your model train is experiencing difficulty climbing a gradient or struggling due to voltage drop, the controller then automatically applies more power to counteract the effects.
It works by detecting the reverse EMF generated by a model's motor when it's under strain and applying more power to compensate. When the strain is no longer present, less reverse EMF is produced and the controller reduces power to match ensuring that the model's speed remains constant. It's a bit like having cruise control for your model train!
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