How to build a model railroad
  • 1. What is the most common scale for model railroads?
A) HO
B) Z
C) O
D) N
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common type of track?
A) Sectional track
B) Roadbed track
C) Elliptical
D) Flex track
  • 3. What is ballast used for?
A) Track stability and appearance
B) Simulating snow
C) Powering the trains
D) Attracting squirrels
  • 4. Which of these is a type of turnout (switch)?
A) Square
B) Triangle
C) Circle
D) Wye
  • 5. What does DCC stand for?
A) Direct Current Control
B) Digital Command Control
C) Dual Current Control
D) Dynamic Command Center
  • 6. What is the purpose of a train controller?
A) To clean the track
B) To control train speed and direction
C) To whistle at crossings
D) To load cargo
  • 7. Which material is commonly used for scenery bases?
A) Glass panes
B) Cardboard boxes
C) Old tires
D) Foam board
  • 8. What is 'static grass' used for?
A) Making train wheels shiny
B) Cleaning track
C) Powering scenery lights
D) Creating realistic grass effects
  • 9. What is a 'kitbash'?
A) A miniature party
B) A type of track cleaning solution
C) Combining parts from different kits
D) A specific type of locomotive
  • 10. Which of these tools is essential for cutting track?
A) Rail nippers
B) Hammer
C) Paintbrush
D) Screwdriver
  • 11. What is the purpose of a 'throttle'?
A) To load passengers
B) To control train speed
C) To derail trains
D) To whistle at crossings
  • 12. Which of these is a type of electrical wiring?
A) String wiring
B) Bus wiring
C) Rope wiring
D) Hose wiring
  • 13. What is 'weathering' in model railroading?
A) Protecting models from rain
B) Making models look old and worn
C) Attracting birds
D) Making models shiny
  • 14. What is a 'grade' in model railroading?
A) The type of wood used for scenery
B) The quality of the paint job
C) An inclined section of track
D) A type of train horn
  • 15. What is a 'caboose'?
A) A type of railroad signal
B) A type of locomotive
C) A railcar at the end of a train
D) A railroad worker's hat
  • 16. What is the purpose of a track plan?
A) To clean the track
B) To make train noises
C) To design the layout of the tracks
D) To buy trains
  • 17. Which of these is a type of scenery material?
A) Mud
B) Popcorn
C) Spaghetti
D) Hydrocal
  • 18. What is 'decoupling'?
A) Painting locomotives
B) Separating railcars
C) Connecting electrical wires
D) Cleaning the tracks
  • 19. What is the function of a 'block' in DCC?
A) A type of railroad signal
B) A type of train wheel
C) A section of track that can be isolated
D) A type of adhesive
  • 20. What is a 'backdrop'?
A) A type of locomotive sound
B) A type of train whistle
C) A type of track cleaner
D) A painted background behind the layout
  • 21. Which of these is a type of turnout control?
A) Automatic car
B) Remote control airplane
C) Manual switch
D) Telepathic signal
  • 22. What is a 'diorama'?
A) A complicated track switch
B) A type of ballast
C) A large locomotive
D) A small scene or display
  • 23. What type of glue is commonly used for scenery?
A) Epoxy
B) Super glue
C) White glue
D) Hot glue
  • 24. What is the purpose of a 'circuit breaker' in a model railroad?
A) To make the train go faster
B) To whistle at crossings
C) To load passengers
D) To protect against short circuits
  • 25. What is a 'prototype'?
A) A type of track
B) A fictional train
C) The real-life object being modeled
D) A brand of locomotive
  • 26. What is a 'viaduct'?
A) A small village
B) A bridge carrying a railway
C) A type of railway signal
D) A type of locomotive
  • 27. What is 'roadbed'?
A) A type of locomotive wheel
B) A type of scenery material
C) The foundation that supports the track
D) A type of train whistle
  • 28. Which of these is NOT a common color for ballast?
A) Brown
B) Gray
C) Black
D) Purple
  • 29. What is the main purpose of using scenery?
A) To create a realistic environment
B) To provide a place for pets to sleep
C) To conduct electricity
D) To make the layout heavier
  • 30. What is 'Benchwork'?
A) A specific brand of locomotive
B) A type of train whistle
C) A set of miniature tools
D) The framework supporting the layout
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