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