I also started laying out the track: [ATTACH] I'm loving the Unitrack since I can easily change the layout on the fly for all of those "what-if"...
Progress Its been awhile since my last update but fear not, I've been busy :) The first thing I did was add some decent lighting to the room:...
I started with the "Amtrak Starter set" and the V1 passing siding. From there I've been purchasing individual packs of Unitrack since I wanted to...
Layout Update Been waiting on parts but I've managed to make some progress on the layout: [ATTACH] Double track mainline and the start of a...
Question of the day: I'm starting to plan industries and rail traffic for my layout. As I mentioned in my first post I'm loosely basing my...
Thank you for all of the feedback - it is very helpful. I suppose it's time to invest in a soldering iron :) In the meantime, I've ordered a few...
Avel, Do you have any pictures of your work in progress? I'm still trying to get some ideas on what to put in the middle of my layout. - Mark
Brian, I had my eye on the NCE PowerCab so I was very happy to hear that your 5 year old can operate it. A question on power distribution -...
After several years of on-again and off-again planning I finally decided to take the plunge and start my n-scale empire: [ATTACH] Yep - it's a...
Hello again! It's been awhile since my last post - I had to postpone my railroad dreams due to the joys of new home ownership. Things are finally...
There is a bit of a learning curve with XTrkCAD but it isn't too bad. Don't get discouraged it is a wonderful program. Two tricks that I have...
After my post I had a "Eureka" moment. By dropping the short and not too useful outside siding that is front and center on he layout I suddenly...
Update I've been busy measuring and re-evaluating my plans and have an updated track plan to share. My initial plan did not account for a 4-inch...
Thank you again for the advice. I've attached my latest revision. The "S" curves now have a 7" straight transition. I still need to add some...
Unfortunately, the "top" of the layout will be against the wall. I limited myself to a 34" reach and am trying to keep things simple on the top....
Thank you for the feedback , Dave. I'm starting to get the hang of xtrkcad so this is getting a little easier. Attached is version 2.0. I...
