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How to Buy a Train Set

How to Buy a Train Set

Buying a Train Set can be confusing to the beginner: so many scales, gauges, power and control systems are available. [...]

Apr 5, 2013     Comments Off
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Dial Telephone Display

Dial Telephone Display

We have added another display here at Roads and Rails. It is one not intimately connected to the railroads, but [...]

Mar 20, 2013     Comments Off
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Railroading Tips

Railroading Tips

Railroading Tips will be a regular feature here at the Roads and Rails blog. I’ll put more together later, so [...]

Feb 4, 2013     Comments Off
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Mel’s Drive-In Animation Rebuild

Mel’s Drive-In Animation Rebuild

MTH has provided some nice, sophisticated animations in the last 20 years, expanding the range of accessories that have always [...]

Nov 14, 2012     8,485 Comments
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Choice of Rail

Choice of Rail

I have built a layout before using the snap-track available from Atlas, Bachmann and Lifelike. Between this layout and my [...]

May 21, 2012     6,288 Comments
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A Testimonial

A Testimonial

you all seemed so genuinely interested, ready to entertain questions, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about making sure the visitors will have a outstanding experience has pleasantly impressed us

May 19, 2012     6,531 Comments
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My Home Layout

My Home Layout

Roads and Rails has one of the largest 3-Rail O-Scale layouts in the world, but apparently that isn’t enough for [...]

May 19, 2012     7,396 Comments
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Division of Labor

Division of Labor

We all build models here and trade various jobs outside our specialties. Of course, we all take turns working the [...]

May 11, 2012     6,790 Comments
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Our Buildings

Our Buildings

Our ceramic buildings add a lot to our display; if you are a fan of Department 56 or Lemax buildings, [...]

May 11, 2012     7,898 Comments
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Our Wiring

Our Wiring

My name is David, and I’m the electrical/electronics guy here at Roads and Rails. I do not have any formal [...]

May 4, 2012     5,750 Comments
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