Another option and one that I use, is to hold wires using Aileene's Instant Tacky. I have done a half dozen locos, so it remains to be seen what...
I only use Atlas Code 100 switches. On many, if not most, the frogs are high. I usually slide my track gauge, lying flat, along the track in each...
I don't remember what the number was but I have numerous Atlas Under-Table switches installed in my layout. They were installed in approximately...
Paul, I included a photo, of the bottom of two passenger cars I converted, to the #451 couplers. I actually, did four or five of the Tycos. I have...
I'm glad that worked for you. I used, Kadee HO Scale #451 ~ Extended Swing Gearbox & Whisker Couplers For Long Cars. They work very well. Glenn
That is quite impressive. Can't wait to get more information on it. Metro, you are onto something about where this may go in the future. Glenn
I see you are using cork for your roadbed. Personally, I use Homasote and track nails. I pre-drill just enough to penetrate the painted surface. I...
BoxcabE50, I recently found a source for Allen's "The V&O Story." I bought two copies, am reading one and will leave the other sealed in its...
I certainly hope they reported this to the authorities. The only way this stops is with extreme consequences.
Oldelpa48, I have used the Rusty Nails rail painting tool and as gjslsffan said, a little paint goes a long way. If you decide to use it, wether...
I made my first show, in over two years, on Mar 12. It was the Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show. I have been to it a few times and although it...
wstevenson94, Mr. Trainiac asked some very helpful questions. As he said there are many variables involved in derailing. We need information if...
That's a great idea. Until a couple of months ago I had never picked up anything from the curb. I was leaving my development and noticed a stack...
Sidney, Coffee grounds belong in your compost pile, not on your layout. I wouldn't use anything organic, on my layout, because the chance of...
I have had a few close calls over the years. I finally decided I had to do something about it. I had a 3 pound sledge hammer, with a broken...
Great job! It looks very nice.
It wasn't this file, but I think I printed other files of your rulers. My workbenches have large pieces of glass, I work on. I placed an HO and...
Uncle peanut butter, I have always been in HO, and now that I am about to turn 73, there is no way in hell I would switch to N scale. I have...
Dave, Like others have suggested I use the 4' fluorescent bulbs. I use 5000K daylight fluorescent bulbs. It provides brighter light that more...
From one Nam vet to another. E-Z App is Bachmann's implementation of BlueRailTrains board. The engines have a Bluerail board installed which uses...
