Pillar 2
Systems
DCC, Automation, Control, Wiring, and Infrastructure
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Video Library
RailForge is organized around five foundational pillars that guide all work and content. Work will be published primarily through video documentation, written guides, and design files where applicable. Make it real. Make it RailForge.
RailForge develops tools, techniques, and projects that:
- Improve layout realism
- Increase operational automation
- Boost model fabrication methods
- Promote system integration across layouts
- Create repeatable processes that others can adopt
- Push the boundaries of what is possible
- Advance the hobby of model railroading
Pillar 3
Engineering
Design Logic, Fabrication Strategy, and Integration Thinking
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Pillar 4
Fabrication
3D Printing, CNC, and Precision-Made Parts
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Pillar 5
Realism
Weathering, Scenery, and Visual Believability
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Pillar 6
Workshop
Tools, Testing, Prototyping, and Practical Workflows
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