Model Railroading Basics 101
Come and learn EVERYTHING about building a Model Railroad YOU CAN do it!!!
Here at Division 6 we want to ensure everyone can enjoy this great hobby and for some the thought of building a layout may feel intimidating, so we designed a How-To series that will help anyone gain the needed knowledge to build a Model Railroad Layout! We will have 8 clinics with supporting How-To documentation that will be available for viewing or downloading from this page! The clinics are listed below with times and documentation links!
Part 1 - Design & Benchwork
This first clinic took place on January 17th during our monthly meeting at the Livonia Senior Center. It was very informative and after reading through the documentation found at the link below in pdf format you will be well on your way to building your first layout!
> Click this link to access the Design & Benchwork document <
This first clinic took place on January 17th during our monthly meeting at the Livonia Senior Center. It was very informative and after reading through the documentation found at the link below in pdf format you will be well on your way to building your first layout!
> Click this link to access the Design & Benchwork document <
Part 2 - Track
This second clinic took place on February 21st during our monthly meeting at the Livonia Senior Center. It explained the sometimes overwhelming differences in track like composition size and scale. Once you read over the associated documentation listed below you will have all the knowledge to determine what would be best for your situation and layout design.
> Click this link to access the Track document <
This second clinic took place on February 21st during our monthly meeting at the Livonia Senior Center. It explained the sometimes overwhelming differences in track like composition size and scale. Once you read over the associated documentation listed below you will have all the knowledge to determine what would be best for your situation and layout design.
> Click this link to access the Track document <
Clinic delays due to COVID - 19 lock downs and Online planning with Zoom
Part 3 - DCC & Track Wiring
This third clinic took place on our Zoom Meeting on June 19th! When you read through this clinic you will learn all about wiring including types and gauges followed by how to wire your track properly for DCC or DC. This also includes a primer for understanding what DCC is and how it functions!
> Click this link to access the Wiring & DCC document <
This third clinic took place on our Zoom Meeting on June 19th! When you read through this clinic you will learn all about wiring including types and gauges followed by how to wire your track properly for DCC or DC. This also includes a primer for understanding what DCC is and how it functions!
> Click this link to access the Wiring & DCC document <
Part 4 - Locos, Cars & Couplers
The forth clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday July 17th! Marc Ellis presented a great presentation on the various type of locomotives, railroad cars and couplers as they relate to Model Railroading!
> Click this link to access the Locos, Cars & Couplers document <
The forth clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday July 17th! Marc Ellis presented a great presentation on the various type of locomotives, railroad cars and couplers as they relate to Model Railroading!
> Click this link to access the Locos, Cars & Couplers document <
Part 5 - Basic Scenery
The fifth clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday August 21st! Berry Hensel highlighted how to add basic scenery to ones layout to take it from just a toy train setup to a real model railroad!
> Click this link to access the Basic Scenery document <
> Click this link to access the Basic Scenery Handout <
The fifth clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday August 21st! Berry Hensel highlighted how to add basic scenery to ones layout to take it from just a toy train setup to a real model railroad!
> Click this link to access the Basic Scenery document <
> Click this link to access the Basic Scenery Handout <
Part 6 - Structures
The sixth clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday October 16th! Bill Mcmillian explained what types of buildings and structures can be used for your layout, how to decide which ones are best for your situation! Bill highlighted as well what types of models are available.
> Click this link to access the Buildings & Structures document <
> Click this link to access the Buildings & Structures Handout <
The sixth clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday October 16th! Bill Mcmillian explained what types of buildings and structures can be used for your layout, how to decide which ones are best for your situation! Bill highlighted as well what types of models are available.
> Click this link to access the Buildings & Structures document <
> Click this link to access the Buildings & Structures Handout <
Part 7 - Developing Operations
The seventh clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday November 20th! Norm Logan is a guru on how to operate a model railroad and he presenteded the basics of why, where and how! The operation of a layout is the second part to this great hobby!
> Click this link to access the Developing Operations document <
The seventh clinic took place again on Zoom on Friday November 20th! Norm Logan is a guru on how to operate a model railroad and he presenteded the basics of why, where and how! The operation of a layout is the second part to this great hobby!
> Click this link to access the Developing Operations document <
Part 8 - Weathering
The eighth and final clinic will take place again on Zoom on Friday December 18th! Rick Neibert is slated to present the Why and how to give that final touch to your layout to make it eye popping and realistic, I would not miss this one!! If you need the information about our Zoom Meeting on the 18th use the contact us option on this website and we can make sure you have all the needed information to attend!
> Click this link to access the Weathering Techniques document <
The eighth and final clinic will take place again on Zoom on Friday December 18th! Rick Neibert is slated to present the Why and how to give that final touch to your layout to make it eye popping and realistic, I would not miss this one!! If you need the information about our Zoom Meeting on the 18th use the contact us option on this website and we can make sure you have all the needed information to attend!
> Click this link to access the Weathering Techniques document <