For fun, all the layout designs before I got to the one above, starting with my 1st, and so on: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
This is it. I can't wait any longer..lol After lots of help from here, another forum and my friends on youtube model railroaders, this is my final...
I knew I read somewhere that a #4 would be considered close to an 18" radii, #6 to a 22" radii: Quote from the NMRA...
ProWeld.... I just found a hobby store in Cali that has only a couple cases left. $4.95 a bottle, plus shipping. Cost me $16.70 for 2 two oz...
Notice the word I used..." Basically ". I knew what the answer the OP was looking for, as I had the same question not long ago. The OP wanted to...
Let me suggest SCARM ( Simple Computer Aided Railroad Modeling ( I think it is )). Totally free, has lots of different track manufactures built...
I have watch numerous youtub vid's, and none used the rail joiners at all. My plan, is to use 1/4" stereo jacks. Male on the bridge ( just enough...
10' 7" w x 8' deep. 27" deep bench top, around the room with a 30" lift off bridge Contructed with furring strips, which is a 1x3 ( just shy of...
This hit a funny bone with me. I'm building my layout in my extra bedroom so the kids CAN"T move back in! They have done so already, once each...
http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/freebuilding.html
Has a couple links: http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?128328-Paper-and-Card-Structures
Does HO track fit ok on N Scale cork roadbed? Assuming as long as it fits, ballast will hide the narrowness of it ok.
For those who did not use a foam base, did you predrill holes in to the plywood for the tacks or just hammer them in? Also, I seen somewhere,...
Does anyone have a used copy of the Modeltrainsoftware " Model-builder " for sale by chance? I hate to fork out $40 ( with $5 off coupon ) for...
I was just the opposite. But what really helped me with SCARM was the video tutorials on youtube for it. Here is the 1st in 7 or 8 quick ( less...
Keep in mind I haven't laid stick of track yet, so this might be a stupid idea..... Spray the rustoleum paint onto a clean surface ( paper/ect....
rofl...ok, thanx.
cajon, what does 0-5-0 mean. You mentioned that to me before. Just curious.
cajon: I ordered a copy of Track Planning for Realistic Operation: Prototype Railroad Concepts 3rd edition By John Armstrong
Yea cajon...I got a little carried away. Making this proto isn't that big of a deal to me. I just want to have fun building it, and spend time...
