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