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