How to build a model railroad
  • 1. What is the most common scale for model railroads?
A) HO
B) Z
C) O
D) N
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common type of track?
A) Roadbed track
B) Sectional track
C) Elliptical
D) Flex track
  • 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) Wye
D) Triangle
  • 5. What does DCC stand for?
A) Direct Current Control
B) Digital Command Control
C) Dual Current Control
D) Dynamic Command Center
  • 6. What is the purpose of a train controller?
A) To whistle at crossings
B) To load cargo
C) To control train speed and direction
D) To clean the track
  • 7. Which material is commonly used for scenery bases?
A) Cardboard boxes
B) Foam board
C) Old tires
D) Glass panes
  • 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 miniature party
B) A specific type of locomotive
C) A type of track cleaning solution
D) Combining parts from different kits
  • 10. Which of these tools is essential for cutting track?
A) Hammer
B) Screwdriver
C) Rail nippers
D) Paintbrush
  • 11. What is the purpose of a 'throttle'?
A) To derail trains
B) To whistle at crossings
C) To control train speed
D) To load passengers
  • 12. Which of these is a type of electrical wiring?
A) String wiring
B) Rope wiring
C) Hose wiring
D) Bus 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) The type of wood used for scenery
B) An inclined section of track
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 type of locomotive
D) A railroad worker's hat
  • 16. What is the purpose of a track plan?
A) To buy trains
B) To design the layout of the tracks
C) To make train noises
D) To clean the track
  • 17. Which of these is a type of scenery material?
A) Spaghetti
B) Mud
C) Popcorn
D) Hydrocal
  • 18. What is 'decoupling'?
A) Painting locomotives
B) Cleaning the tracks
C) Separating railcars
D) Connecting electrical wires
  • 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 adhesive
D) A type of railroad signal
  • 20. What is a 'backdrop'?
A) A painted background behind the layout
B) A type of train whistle
C) A type of track cleaner
D) A type of locomotive sound
  • 21. Which of these is a type of turnout control?
A) Telepathic signal
B) Remote control airplane
C) Manual switch
D) Automatic car
  • 22. What is a 'diorama'?
A) A complicated track switch
B) A small scene or display
C) A large locomotive
D) A type of ballast
  • 23. What type of glue is commonly used for scenery?
A) Epoxy
B) Super glue
C) White glue
D) Hot glue
  • 24. What is the purpose of a 'circuit breaker' in a model railroad?
A) To make the train go faster
B) To whistle at crossings
C) To load passengers
D) To protect against short circuits
  • 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 type of locomotive
B) A bridge carrying a railway
C) A type of railway signal
D) A small village
  • 27. What is 'roadbed'?
A) A type of scenery material
B) The foundation that supports the track
C) A type of train whistle
D) A type of locomotive wheel
  • 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 provide a place for pets to sleep
B) To make the layout heavier
C) To conduct electricity
D) To create a realistic environment
  • 30. What is 'Benchwork'?
A) A set of miniature tools
B) A specific brand of locomotive
C) A type of train whistle
D) The framework supporting the layout
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