
Bachelor's Program Outline:
I. Layout Planning and Design
A. Designing with squares
B. Using MRU's ID method
C. Using the computer - 3rd Plan-It and 3D Railroad Concept & Design
Computers will be available to use and try these software packages. (Be sure to bring your room dimensions. The faculty will help you design for your railroad.)
II. Benchwork
A. Building "L" girder
B. Assembling the "Stud Wall" system
C. Other options - shelf - wall brackets, etc.
III. Track Laying
A. Using flex track
B. Laying and aligning ready made switches
C. Track laying faults and how to avoid them
D. Hand laying track, tips and tricks
E. How to hide wires under both flex and handlaid track
IV. Wiring for Successful Operations
A. What size wires work best
B. Soldering made easy
1. Basic wire splices
2. Soldering to PC boards
3. Soldering track
Soldering brass kits
C. How to block your railroad
D. Reverse loops and other interesting things
V. DCC Systems: How they work
A. Digitrax
B. North Coast NCE
C. Other systems
D. Decoder installations
Un cordial abrazo, y hasta pronto.