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If you've just got a model railway set for Christmas or have set yourself a New Years Resolution of finally building your dream layout well this is the video for you. The world of model railways is big and often overwhelming with conflicting advice and ideas.
So before you start laying track and running trains there's a few things to consider if you want to get the most out of a model railway. This guide is intended for beginners to cover all the basics and hopefully demystify some of the topics that can trip up newcomers.
There's no pressure here and no stupid questions. Most importantly there is no right or wrong way to build a model railway and this video isn't going to tell you what to think... but it should provide you with the information to make your own choices. It is your model railway after all.
Further watching:
Model Railway Basics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxCs5t2FkmwrlGe3uA8naYkBug7g-u7N
Practical guides and tutorials for beginners.
Building A 009 Model Railway In A Suitcase: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxCs5t2Fkmw8dxnmLWYFXSATz2DVFS3F
Building A TT:120 Model Railway: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxCs5t2FkmwORIf4ZAU7jUUfK2fsx056
Building A Modular Model Railway: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxCs5t2FkmxNd-_hB6asSke8Ss-sDgGe
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Scales & Gauges
07:47 - Analog or Digital
13:41 - Layout Types
17:34 - Clubs & Societies
20:13 - Final Thoughts
Thanks for watching 😃