8 Steps to Curing Model Railroad Derailments

Derailment in Portugal

By John Branden  It took me a long time to figure out the best way to stop derailment issues on my layouts. Because I use N gauge trains and track which is quite small and tricky the problem may be exaggerated but these rules apply to all gauges. I would fix one section of the track one day and the very next day I would get a derailment on a different section. This is frustrating because it make you nervous about the rest of the layout. When trains run smoothly on the rails you feel really good about the layout. When a model train derails it can be a nightmare but it is actually … [Read more...]

How To Avoid Model Railroad Derailments

Track Joints

Are you frustrated because your model trains derail from time to time? This was a major frustration for me. I would fix one section of the track and the next day the train would derail on another section. It frustrated me to the point of wanting to give the hobby away..! A smooth running model train is a dream for most model train beginners. But it is actually quite easy to achieve with a little attention to detail. Here are 7 ways to stop your model train derailing: 1 - Ensure every joint on your track is level, aligned and properly fitted Sounds like common sense? But … [Read more...]