The NMRA Beginner's Guide

General Topics

Building a Layout Overview
Build a Model Railroad for Under $200! | Starting a Model Railroad HO Model Trains
Topics Beginners Should Learn About 1
Topics Beginners Should Learn About 2
Building Your First Model Railroad
Building Your First Model Railroad, MRR One Project Railroad Part 1: Design and Benchwork

Painting and Weathering

Freight Car Weathering
Painting Rocks
Rust and Weathering
Rust Streaks
Weathering

Structures

Avoid frustration MR Kit Beginners Building Tips & Tools
Build a Model Railroad Cement Car, Part 1
Model Railroad Buildings using Foam Insulation
Scratchbuilding For Beginners - A Model Railway Tutorial
Scratch Build a Small Structure in N-Scale
Scracth Building Made Easy, Simple, Cheap, & Unique
Two Minute Tips

Track Planning

Trackwork

Wiring and DCC