Digital Command Control (DCC) allows for independent control of multiple trains on the same track, enhancing operational realism.

A model train setup designed around a specific theme, integrating scenery and storytelling elements to enhance viewer engagement.

Techniques used to create realistic landscapes, including water features, vegetation, and terrain modeling.

The process of shaping and detailing the landscape in a model layout to reflect real-world geography.

Realistic representations of water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, created using various modeling techniques.

Methods for creating realistic plants and trees in model scenery, enhancing the overall visual appeal.

The network of wiring and components used to power trains and accessories in a model layout.

Visual representations of electrical connections in a layout, crucial for planning and troubleshooting.

Storytelling components integrated into a layout to create an engaging and cohesive viewer experience.

Visual collages used to capture the theme and aesthetic direction of a model layout.

The process of integrating a Digital Command Control system into a model train layout for enhanced operation.

A collaborative feedback process where students evaluate each other's work to promote improvement.

Techniques used to add depth and realism to scenery, making landscapes visually appealing and believable.

The last stage of layout construction, where all components are put together and tested for functionality.

The process of verifying that the DCC system operates correctly, allowing for smooth train management.

Methods employed to create realistic visual environments in model railroading, including painting and layering.

The operational effectiveness of a model layout, ensuring all systems work as intended.

The art of creating a narrative through visual elements in a model layout, enhancing viewer engagement.

Practical, experiential learning that allows students to apply techniques and concepts directly.

The consistent and unified concept that ties together all elements of a model layout.

The links between components in a layout that allow for power distribution and control.

The management and control of trains within a layout, including speed and direction.

The process of setting up components, such as DCC systems and wiring, in a model layout.

Scenery that closely mimics real-world environments, enhancing the authenticity of a model layout.

The process of diagnosing and fixing issues within the electrical or operational systems of a layout.