TimberSurf’s Model Railway
Modelling Tips, Links & Guides for Model Railways
A web page for my indulgence and sharing ideas and irregular updates on my Model railway
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NEWS
Principles of soldering and which type to use
SOLDERING
Guides to make your modelling life more informed (to make better choices)
Guides on individual subjects
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Simple write up guides to galvanise your thoughts as to what you want and what’s available and some tables for comparing techniques and hardware choices
I will be constantly adding guides and other resources to the site over time, so bookmark it and visit regularly for additional information
Basics of what an Arduino is and what it does
ARDUINO
POINTS
Comparison table of points from most manufacturers
A scale to quantify style and detail levels of your layout
ASPIRATIONS
Half a Dozen Two Three.
A philosophy for life's choices
HDTT
Dimming lights and controlling motor speed
DIMMING
Basics of the power for your layout
POWER
CONTROLS
Basics of the controls for your layout
TERRAIN
Principles available for terra forming (contours)
Basics of the electrics for your layout
ELECTRICS
GRADIENTS
How to determine the slope of track gradients