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Welcome to the Roundhouse Follow the links on this page to various articles and drawings that cover module construction and wiring. Other links are for various hobby related articles written by the club members. This page will continue to be updated so be sure to check back from time to time. If you would like to contribute an article or have a suggestion for a new one, please e-mail info@hirail.org |
Basic straight module The straight module is the most basic portable layout component.
Corner module Turn those trains around.
Module wiring Basic module wiring guidance and diagrams.
Build a portable transformer table The plans for a portable transformer table are outlined here. The table is designed to accommodate two MTH Z4000s.
Mountains of Majesty In this article, Chris takes us step by step through a process of building realistic mountains for the layout. Though the article describes how to build portable formations for a modular layout, the method will work just fine for your home layout. All materials and tools needed for this project are inexpensive and readily available.
I've been workin' on the railroad… In the photo essay we show you a modular layout being set up. This process is repeated for every show and takes about 2 hours from start to finish, of course disassembly takes much less time.
Weathering freight cars 101 Part 1 In the first of this two part article Bret shares some basic airbrush weathering techniques.
Weathering freight cars 101 Part 2 In the second of this two part article Bret shows us how to use chalks and weathering powders for heavier weathering effects.
The Woodley Hills not-so hirail layout Since forming in 1996, the Crescent Model Railroaders have supported an annual train display at Woodley Hills Elementary School in Mount Vernon, Virginia. This is the story of that display.
