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Welcome to DIY Backyard Train! Here we focus on the 1:8 / 1.5" / 1.6" scale trains. Currently this is a link-tree of sorts for getting started building your own train. Hosted information is getting added regularly. See the links below for building your own engines, rolling stock, etc.

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Railroad Operations

Many new train owners are not aware of railroad operation instructions or safety items.  While each railroad has it's unique ways of run...