Layout construction

Banish derailments on your model railroad

By Jim Hediger
12 ways to make your model trains operate better
Read 12 ways to get smoother operations.

Topics include:

Align every rail joint
Check and adjust the turnouts
Sharpen the switchpoints
Install couplers properly
Weight appropriately
Check and adjust wheelsets
Inspect and adjust the trucks
Adjust truck mounting
Use minimum lubrication
Make running repairs
Maintain the fleet
Stay hard nosed


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