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HO is one of the major scales here and you'll find an
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Don
the Forums.
HO is one of the major scales here and you'll find an
active Forum devoted to it.
We have a large roster of experienced modellers on
hand to help you with any question or problem you
may have. Ask away!
Don
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Welcome aboard!
Welcome to the forum! I remember a very old HO "Chattanooga Choo Choo." I think it was made by Tyco. It had the drive mechanism in the tender and the steam locomotive was just pushed along by the powered tender. I hope you have a more modern and better "chattanooga" since that old beast was pretty awful.
We are a large, easygoing, group so feel free to ask any questions you like. As Don said, we have a whole section devoted to HO-scale trains, so you will be able to find plenty of knowledgeable people there who share your interest.
The attached pdf files may help you get started on building your first layout. I wrote them specifically for new people like you who are just starting out in the hobby. There is also a good beginner's book I'd like to recommend. It is "Getting Started in Model Railroading" by jeff Wilson. It covers a variety of model railroad subjects in simple text and multiple color photos. You can order a copy from https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/products/books
Again Welcome;
Traction Fan :smilie_daumenpos:
View attachment WHERE DO I START rev 4.pdf
View attachment 1 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 2 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 3 & 4 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 5 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 6 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment All AboutTurnouts rev 4.pdf
View attachment MODEL RAILROADING ON A BUDGET.pdf
View attachment Model Railroad Terminology 3.pdf
MechE-83;
Welcome to the forum! I remember a very old HO "Chattanooga Choo Choo." I think it was made by Tyco. It had the drive mechanism in the tender and the steam locomotive was just pushed along by the powered tender. I hope you have a more modern and better "chattanooga" since that old beast was pretty awful.
We are a large, easygoing, group so feel free to ask any questions you like. As Don said, we have a whole section devoted to HO-scale trains, so you will be able to find plenty of knowledgeable people there who share your interest.
The attached pdf files may help you get started on building your first layout. I wrote them specifically for new people like you who are just starting out in the hobby. There is also a good beginner's book I'd like to recommend. It is "Getting Started in Model Railroading" by jeff Wilson. It covers a variety of model railroad subjects in simple text and multiple color photos. You can order a copy from https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/products/books
Again Welcome;
Traction Fan :smilie_daumenpos:
View attachment WHERE DO I START rev 4.pdf
View attachment 1 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 2 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 3 & 4 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 5 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment 6 How to build a better first layout.pdf
View attachment All AboutTurnouts rev 4.pdf
View attachment MODEL RAILROADING ON A BUDGET.pdf
View attachment Model Railroad Terminology 3.pdf
Thanks All!!!
I will definitely look at/read through all that material!!
I've also picked up a few other books that I'm working through for now!
My starter set is newer Bachmann set.
I've also picked up a few old loco's from Ebay that I'm hoping to use to teach myself how to convert to DCC.
Honestly, I have a feeling the actual planning and building of sets, updating old loco's, etc. will be more fun for me than the running of the trains!
But I guess time will tell!!!
I will definitely look at/read through all that material!!
I've also picked up a few other books that I'm working through for now!
My starter set is newer Bachmann set.
I've also picked up a few old loco's from Ebay that I'm hoping to use to teach myself how to convert to DCC.
Honestly, I have a feeling the actual planning and building of sets, updating old loco's, etc. will be more fun for me than the running of the trains!
But I guess time will tell!!!
Depending upon how old they are, they may not be good candidates for DCC conversion. The older motors don't run very well using DCC.
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DCC book
The book "Basic DCC Wiring" by Mike Polsgrove does a good job of explaining all things DCC, including converting DC locomotive to DCC. It's available through the same link I gave you in my first response.
Traction Fan :smilie_daumenpos:
MechE83;
The book "Basic DCC Wiring" by Mike Polsgrove does a good job of explaining all things DCC, including converting DC locomotive to DCC. It's available through the same link I gave you in my first response.
Traction Fan :smilie_daumenpos:
MechE
You have hit the nail squarely on it's head...the
planning...the building...the work bringing old
locos and cars back to life...are the very heart of
our Hobby. We love to run trains, for sure. But
we also enjoy using our hands to make things and
fix things. You'll do well.
Don
You have hit the nail squarely on it's head...the
planning...the building...the work bringing old
locos and cars back to life...are the very heart of
our Hobby. We love to run trains, for sure. But
we also enjoy using our hands to make things and
fix things. You'll do well.
Don
Bob,
Close, I am a mechanical engineer, but I was actually born in 1983.
I graduated from Drexel in 2007.
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