Track


Initially I was going to wire the underside of my layout with quick clip solderless connectors, like you’d use in automotive applications, because I didn’t want to be cutting and joining wires for hours at a time and dealing with those associated problems. I was going to use these T-Tap […]

Probably the Greatest Tool for Wiring a Larger Layout


My two main go-to programs for model railroad track design software are SCARM and Anyrail.   SCARM: SCARM (Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller) is such a powerful, and FREE, program. you can design a layout of near infinite complexity with it. Its amazing… And did I mention it’s for free! […]

Track and Layout Design Software


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Hi everyone, welcome to Modeling Trains! Just a quick note to let you know I’ve got some great content lined up for future posts. I’ve got a lot of general tips which I’ve personally picked up over the last few years, and even some wisdom handed to me from my […]

Welcome to Modeling Trains!



This is a placeholder post for the future project of trackwork. we’ll cover the pros and cons of set track and flex track. explain all about turnouts, and switch machines. different types of road bed / subroadbed and also touch on the techniques for laying track. I have been researching […]

Track Choices [Placeholder]