Introduction to Model Railroading

We are beginning a new series for anyone interested in Model Railroading or would like more information about the hobby.  We have decided to do the first few parts of this series virtually due to the pandemic, so bear with us as we work out some of the bugs.

Our first item is an introduction document:   Hobby-101_Intro

Chapter 2 of this series is entitled, Starting Your Layout

Decoder Installation

Want to learn more about how to install a DCC Decoder?

Click on PDF  or  PowerPoint links for step-by-step installation instructions for wiring a DCC decoder in a model locomotive..

Decoder Installation Seminar PDF

Decoder Installation Seminar PowerPoint

Model Railroading Wiring and Electronics

Want to learn more about electronics and wiring for model railroad layouts?

Need a brief tutorial on electronics that every model railroader should know?

Click on PDF Links below

Model Railroad Wiring (PDF)

Model Railroad Electronics (PDF)

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Club Hosted Seminars

The following is a short list of the seminars held by the Pine Ridge Railroad club. Feel free to click the links and review the attachments.

September 2024
PRR Education Clinic – You Paid What?!?!
Our monthly education clinic, featured Steve sharing how easy it is to build what you need for your layout, and not pay for it!

October 2024
PRR Education Clinic – Decoder Configuration
Our monthly education clinic, featured Andrew sharing how easy it is to program/configure a DCC decoder chip.

December 2024
PRR Education Clinic – TBD
Join us for our monthly education clinic.

January 2025
PRR Education Clinic – TBD
Join us for our monthly education clinic.

February 2025
PRR Education Clinic – TBD
Join us for our monthly education clinic.

 

New Skills

Eighteen members of our club, hard at work building trees. One of the many skills you can learn in model railroading.