The Bachmann 502 Union Pacific DCC steam digital commander ho scale train set is a great way for you to get started on your model railroading adventure or if you are an experienced model railroader, a nice way to expand your collection of model trains.
If you like the past, this steam locomotive set is the one for you. The ho Union Pacific 0-6-0 steam locomotive that comes with this ho scale train set is dcc-equipped and has operating headlights. The ez command dcc enables the operator of the train to have control over your train's speed, direction, and lighting.
The Bachmann ho scale train cars that are included with this set are a bright red gondola, green boxcar, and a wide vision caboose. You can easily add to your train by acquiring other ho scale train cars of your choice depending on what you want your train's theme to be.
Certainly you will need track to run your train on and this ho scale train set comes equipped witha 56" by 38" oval of nickel silver track with ez mate couplers. Any beginning model railroader will be able to assemble the track in no time at all.
Also, included with your set is a ez command control center for the ho scale train and a dvd format ez command instruction video which shows the viewer everything thing they need to know.
We would recommend getting a nice piece of plywood to anchor your ho train set to and this will also allow you expand your set when you are ready to do so. The size of the plywood is your choice depending on how big you would like your ho layout to be and how much space you have for your train.
Once you have assembled your Bachmann digital commander ho scale tain set on the plywood, you can start adding the types of scenes you want to create, such as hills, mountains, towns, farms, prairies or whatever you want to build. This part of your ho scale layout is only limited by your imagination.
Building railroad scenes for your HO scale model train layout will add to your enjoyment of model railroading. This process is relatively simple when you have the correct materials and know how to implement this process. You will learn this in the following paragraphs, so all aboard!
Mountains and landscape terrains for your HO scale model train layout are easily made by using styrofoam blocks from packing used by manufacturers. Small blocks of wood may also be used to make HO scale model train mountains and hills. After attaching the styrofoam and wood pieces, you will then need to form screen wire over the styrofoam and wood.
You are now read to mix the celluclay II (instant papier mache). The mixture should be pliable, you will now press the mixture (a thin layer) into the screen wire.
Painting your HO scale model train mountain will be the next step. If using a water based paint i. e. acrylic, it is not necessary to wait for the celluclay II (instant papier mache) to dry. If using an oil base paint, you will need to wait for the surface to be dry. Drying time usually takes 24 to 48 hours, however, you may speed up the drying time by using a hair dryer.
Plaster may also be applied to your HO scale model train mountain by using the same method. I prefer the celluclay II (instant papier mache) because of it being much lighter in weight. Other added features to the celluclay II (instant papier mache) or plaster may be decorative moss purchased at most craft stores. Have fun and be creative to make your HO scale model train layout better.
Depending on the different part of the country you would like to recreate, you can use paint to do this. If you want to make a nice desert scene, you might want to use red and orange paint to give this scene a desert look. To create a Rocky Mountain scene, you might want to use blue and green paint to show the different pine trees on the mountains. To create the plains, you can use yellow and gold to give the illusion of the wheat or use green paint to show the grassy plains.
Your Ho scale model train layout is only limited by your imagination. You can make hills, mountains, rolling plains or whatever you would like to create. You will also gain a lot of satisfaction when you get finished creating your HO scale model train scene because of the work you put into your project and this might inspire you to build more scenes for your HO scale model train layout. As you learn how to create scenes for your model railroad layout, you will obviously get more skilled and your next project will be better and you will be able to finish the project in a quicker time frame.
You can also use these same techniques for different scale model railroads such as N scale model railroads and O scale model railroads. You will need less material for N scale model railroads and more materials for O scale model railroads due to the size of the model railroad layout.
Good luck with your model railroading projects and be sure to have fun while doing these projects.
Discovering how to build railroad scenes for your HO scale model train layout will add to your enjoyment of model railroading. This process is relatively simple when you have the correct materials and know how to implement this process. You will learn this in the following paragraphs, so all aboard!
Mountains and landscape terrains for your HO scale model train layout are easily made by using styrofoam blocks from packing used by manufacturers. Small blocks of wood may also be used to make HO scale model train mountains and hills. After attaching the styrofoam and wood pieces, you will then need to form screen wire over the styrofoam and wood.
You are now read to mix the celluclay II (instant papier mache). The mixture should be pliable, you will now press the mixture (a thin layer) into the screen wire.
Painting your HO scale model train mountain will be the next step. If using a water based paint i. e. acrylic, it is not necessary to wait for the celluclay II (instant papier mache) to dry. If using an oil base paint, you will need to wait for the surface to be dry. Drying time usually takes 24 to 48 hours, however, you may speed up the drying time by using a hair dryer.
Plaster may also be applied to your HO scale model train mountain by using the same method. I prefer the celluclay II (instant papier mache) because of it being much lighter in weight. Other added features to the celluclay II (instant papier mache) or plaster may be decorative moss purchased at most craft stores. Have fun and be creative to make your HO scale model train layout better.
Depending on the different part of the country you would like to recreate, you can use paint to do this. If you want to make a nice desert scene, you might want to use red and orange paint to give this scene a desert look. To create a Rocky Mountain scene, you might want to use blue and green paint to show the different pine trees on the mountains. To create the plains, you can use yellow and gold to give the illusion of the wheat or use green paint to show the grassy plains.
Your Ho scale model train layout is only limited by your imagination. You can make hills, mountains, rolling plains or whatever you would like to create. You will also gain a lot of satisfaction when you get finished creating your HO scale model train scene because of the work you put into your project and this might inspire you to build more scenes for your HO scale model train layout. As you learn how to create scenes for your model railroad layout, you will obviously get more skilled and your next project will be better and you will be able to finish the project in a quicker time frame.
You can also use these same techniques for different scale model railroads such as N scale model railroads and O scale model railroads. You will need less material for N scale model railroads and more materials for O scale model railroads due to the size of the model railroad layout.
To help build the layout, Bachmann and Woodland Scenics have many fine buildings, people and other accessories for your ho scale railroad layout. For the buildings, you can purchase ones that come in kits and you assemble them or you can purchase built-ups which are already assembled for you. If you are skilled in crafts, you can even make your own buildings.
Whether you are new to model railroading or an experienced model railroader, the Bachmann HO 502 Union Pacific DCC steam digital commander set will start you on your way or greatly add to your existing model railroad layout.