Ready to Build Your First Model Train Layout?

Beginners Getting Started Guide - Part 1 of 3

I know you are excited to get started on the “world’s greatest hobby!”  but let’s first make sure you do not waste your precious money, time and space. Embarking on the adventure of modeling trains and railroads is fascinating but there is THREE major CONCEPTS that beginners must know to ensure a success with their very first model railroad layout.

This THREE part “Model Trains Beginners Starter Guide will walk you through the crucial questions that need to be answered before spending a dime on layout benches, supplies and scenery. At the end of the three part series, you can download a more detailed version of the report simply by clicking the PDF download button.

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Answer the Following Questions

Once you have decided on a theme for your model railroad, including the era and time period, for example the Chicago Union Station theme based in the era of the 1930’s,  your next CONCEPT to figure out is the type of scale to use.

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