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Model Railroading

Proposed Q&A site for railroad enthusiasts interested in designing, building, and operating model railroads of all scales (N, HO, O, Lionel, Live Steam, etc.) as well as manufacturers of miniature motors, engines, etc.
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Reboot of area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/13227/… – warren Sep 18 '12 at 15:36

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Should computer based model railroading (i.e. Trainz, Train Simulator, MSTS, etc) be included in this SE?

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What physical sensors are available (and required) for computer-based operation of a layout?
added by Chris Gerken Sep 20 '12 at 21:50
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How to I get started with benchwork for [scale]?
added by Renan Sep 20 '12 at 0:47
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What is the minimum radius for locomotive X from brand Y ?
added by bcsanches Dec 27 '12 at 16:08
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Is 3D printing a cost-effective/viable option for making [hopper car bodies]?
added by warren Sep 26 '12 at 14:29
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More information on 3D Printing – warren Sep 26 '12 at 14:30
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Creating subway lines - Help me out with this.
added by Kriem Oct 23 '12 at 11:05
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this would be really cool, btw – warren Jan 16 at 20:50
I think so as well. Thanks! :) – Kriem Jan 17 at 9:52
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Where can I find [yard maps] for the [Kenwood Yard] from the [1960s]?
added by warren Sep 19 '12 at 15:34
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I want to go full digital, but don't know where to start.
added by Kriem Oct 23 '12 at 10:57
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How would I create these overhead lines in a realistic fashion?
added by Kriem Oct 22 '12 at 10:51
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Where can I find blueprints of [hopper cars] on the [Chessie System]?
added by warren Sep 18 '12 at 17:56
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Where can I find build schematics to make a scale diesel-electric locomotive?
added by warren Sep 26 '12 at 14:27
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Real working overhead lines, is it possible?
added by Kriem Oct 22 '12 at 10:51
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Mixing DC and AC: how would I do this?
added by Kriem Oct 22 '12 at 10:51
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"Help me" generally isn't considered a good question title. I believe it's been blacklisted from titles on StackOverflow, and it is advised that if a post is edited "Help me" and similar texts are removed. – user2428118 Apr 12 at 16:47
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How do you overcome large differences in track height on as small a space as possible?
added by sarahm Apr 10 at 20:44
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How do I choose which coupler to use on my cars to match the couplers on my DCC locomotive?
added by Jeff Paquette Apr 14 at 15:06
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Where can I get 'authentic' colors for [B&O] [boxcars] from the [1890s]?
added by warren Apr 15 at 19:04
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Can I mix DCC and non-DCC engines on the same layout operating at the same time?
added by BBlake May 10 at 12:19
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Where can i get [N-scale] prototypical bumpers used by [PRR] in the [1950s]?
added by Thierry May 17 at 20:58
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