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30Nov

Research Materials

One of the really interesting aspects of developing the Fallen Flags Junction N Scale model railroad is the research that is being employed. I’ve had a terrific time during the past year reading various books, magazines, not to mention watching video.  Check out this video blog (vlog?) that details a number
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13Oct

About Weathering

One of the important components for the Fallen Flags Juntion railroad project is a realistic appearance of, well, everything on the layout. All of the engines and rolling stock are period specific, and to the extent possible, accurate in as much detail as possible. That also includes weathering. Because real
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13Sep

The T-Trak Component

As I’ve explained previously, the main layout is a table top project. There are many ways to build a layout, but I felt it would be important to set some limitations. This is not only to contain costs, but so that the project could actually be completed in a realistic
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04Sep

The Canvas

Every model railroad starts with a foundation, or a canvas. There are many options, from open framework to shelf to T-trak or in this case, a tabletop. This tabletop is 36-inches deep, and 78-inches long.  I decided to use a tabletop environment for the Fallen Flags Junction for several reasons:
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03Sep

Research

Unless you’re just having a “Whatever looks fun,”  modeling experience, research can play a role in developing a model railroad. While many modelers have favorite roads, or parts of the country, without research, you’ll miss out on a lot! FOR THE FALLEN FLAGS JUNCTION PROJECT, MY RESEARCH INDIRECTLY BEGAN DECADES
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