Operating a model railway is what I most enjoy. That is the actions that take place and the events leading to them. Most are straightforward and prototypical, nonetheless they still need to be done, as in the real world of railways, effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner. And there is quite an art in achieving that. It is also most importantly fun. [Continue Reading…]
Operating Part Two – Operating a Model Railway, Actions & Events
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Operating Part Three – Random and Systematic Train Make Up and Shunting
Operating or shunting a model railway is the best part of building and owning one. My shunting is random and systematic, not as you please.
For it I use order and method applied in a random and systematic manner. No, it’s not a contradiction in terms. (My methods are featured in a comprehensive article in RM 9/2013.)
The number of wagons in a train is random and whilst the Staging Yard roads will accommodate more than Loco+8 wagons and brake van I restrict them to that. Anymore seem out of keeping with the general theme of the layout. [Continue Reading…]
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