Ok, some more land form work, and the sheet metal I am using to support the overpass. Like I mentioned earlier, for this track plan to work the...
It is 2ft x 4ft :)
So I am approaching a question I would like some opinions on. I picked up a oops can of paint in kind of a reddish tan brown to act as a base coat...
Ok, next step is to add the basic land forms to the layout as well as fill in the inclines. So I am one of those people who will research...
The next step was to decide how to do the inclines. I do not trust myself to carve smooth straight inclines out of foam, so I ordered a set of 3%...
Thanks, I will remember that suggestion!!
And here is the 3D starting to take shape in the foam
So when planning a layout, even for my first build I wanted something more than a loop. I wanted elevation changes and a theme. I grew up in the...
i have a bit of confession, I actually started this build nearly 2 years ago! I got the basic bench work done but then life got in the way. It...
Thanks for that! I have not laid track yet so I will pay it special attention!
I shortly thereafter started the bench work. I decided an open frame with foam would give me the flexibility I wanted for landscaping and having...
So here it is, I have been a member of TrainBoard for 5 years now, always had an interest in trains but never done a lot with it. After seeing...
Cuts to build the frame
Materials for the bench work for a 2x4 layout
My new Bachman 4-6-0 with DCC!! The inspiration to begin my build!
I received a new Bachman 4-6-0 for Christmas :)! As I am just getting into this hobby I do not have track or electronics yet, but I thought if I...
For those with wee ones, what about setting up a geotrax set? I have 3 kids now 8,7,6, and for their early years we set up a remote controlled...
Interesting. Like I said, I don't know much about this world yet. I guess given these details it might be a good buy for someone looking for that...
