Time for an update... Ballasting has begun on the main. Two more ground throws installed (it helps if you don't hit them with the hammer while...
Mark, Your observation of turn radius is correct! Thats why I went to the hollow donut with the lift out bridge. In order to do a "U" plan it...
Red Baron: Welcome! I am also building a layout (HO scale) in a shed. Mine is 8x10 - smaller than yours. I have opted for a "hollow donut"...
I do a little of both. I buy off the shelf, unless I can't get what I want that way. To be more specific... My layout plans include 10 engines....
Catt, If you do get decals in a larger size please let me know. My layout models a small yard and engine facility. Its UP, but the yard its...
I'm back "on track"! I know its early for my weekly update, but I wanted to report my progress. The mainline is finished. [img] (just being...
Looks great! too bad it's N scale. I'd love to have one of those passing through my engine terminal from time to time!
Thanks! I thought the ones on this engine were wrong! Black railing with white stantions...
What is the correct color for handrails ans stantions on a BN GP-35? Also are the ends of the handrails painted a different color by the steps?
Thanks for the input. It does raise two more questions for clarification. 1) On ditch lights, I want them, but don't care if they are solid of...
When using the metal handrails on Atheran engines. What do you use to glue the stantions in place on the hand rail? Also, what color green is...
Ah, I've hit a road block! An evening working on the train and no progress. Can anyone give me input on these Atlas switch machines? I've...
In the near future I wil be going with the Atlas DCC system. My question is about decoders. There is a sea of decoders out there and I'm...
A little off the subject, but, what are considered to be more realistic - the plastic hand rails or the metal ones? Also, how do you glue the...
Oh sure Jeff! the old Tornado blew my paper away story huh? :D
Oh, forgot goals for next week: Build two more cars, Detail two incoming engines, Wire other two turnouts, get ready to buy DCC, and most...
Welcome Jim! Time for an update. My goals for the last week were to lay the rest of the mainline and wire three turnouts. Well.... I got...
Trainsource Texas and Bellaire Roundhouse (both in Southwest Houston) have combined. Trainsource Texas went out of Business and the owner of...
I certainly hope not. The shed does stay pretty dry and dust free. The first thought was the garage, but when the humidity comes up condensation...
Rick, In an 8x8 shed it can be around the walls and in the middle ofthe room at the same time! Actually, the railroad has benchwork 2 feet wide...
