| I. |
Layout
Planning and Design |
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A. Designing
with squares |
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B. Using
MRU's ID method |
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C. Using
the computer - 3rd Plan-It and 3D Railroad Concept & Design
Computers
will be available to use and try these software packages. (Be sure
to bring your room dimensions. The faculty will help you design
for your railroad.)
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| II. |
Benchwork |
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A. Building "L" girder |
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B. Assembling
the "Stud Wall" system |
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C. Other
options - shelf - wall brackets, etc. |
| III. |
Track
Laying |
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A. Using
flex track |
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B. Laying
and aligning ready made switches |
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C. Track
laying faults and how to avoid them |
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D. Hand
laying track, tips and tricks |
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E. How
to hide wires under both flex and handlaid track |
| IV. |
Wiring
for Successful Operations |
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A. What
size wires work best |
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B. Soldering
made easy |
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1.
Basic wire splices |
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2.
Soldering to PC boards |
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3.
Soldering track |
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Soldering
brass kits |
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C. How
to block your railroad |
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D. Reverse
loops and other interesting things |
| V. |
DCC
Systems: How they work |
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A. Digitrax |
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B. North
Coast NCE |
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C. Other
systems |
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D. Decoder
installations
(Bring
an engine and we will help you through the process.)
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| VI. |
Making
Rolling Stock Run Well |
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A. Couplers |
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1.
What kind to use |
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2.
What equipment requires special couplers or adaptation |
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3.
Height adjustment |
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B. Weights |
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C. Tripod
for the best operation |
| VII. |
Trouble
Shooting Logic |
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A. Track |
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B. Rolling
stock |
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C. Motive
power |
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D. Wiring |
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