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