I have one as part of my layout, the one thing I can suggest, is that you will need to make sure that you can access that part of the layout on...
Some things that I have used as windows are the plastic transparency sheets glued in from behind. It seemed a little more natural than the thick...
Sorry I'm a little (ok a lot) late on this post, but one thing I found that helps with RTS, is if you use the flextrack function like skipgear...
Okay all! I have a 22' X 10' continuous loop layout that I am on the fence about DCC. So...lets say I jump in and go DCC Once you go DCC...do...
Well, Let me add my warmest wishes to the members of the TrainBoard! Happy Holidays to all of you. Thanks for all your help this year...I'll be...
I also have tried/used liquid dish soap to lubricate the mount pins so that they slide back into the frame more easily. Just my .02
Matt, Give us a clue as to what spots are causing the derailments. Is it right before a turnout (swtich) or curves or straights?? Sometimes the...
You betcha!...actually bought a new 0 gauge set for the wife last year! Set it up last night.....and the darn thing doesn't work....grrrrrrr...
Hi all, I am putting together the subroadbed for my layout, and it occured to me that I don't know how close the tracks should be to fit through...
Rick, Thanks for the reply. I guess what I'm struggling with is that in just this one area, the lower track and upper track will be near each...
Well, leave it to me to ask difficult questions here on the board. I have planned a new layout that in one section will be two levels. I...
Thanks for the responses. On your advice, I mocked up a 22" curve with a peice of flextrack and while it indeed looks like those bigger diesels...
I tried to ask this in the Layout Design area, but I didn't really get an answer. I'm working on a new track plan, and in one of the plans I have...
rsn48, Yeah, I guess I left that part out. I indeed am using HO scale. While I have old steam like 2-8-2 and 4-6-2's, the majority of...
Hi all, I have decide like most from time to time that the current benchwork is too much like an "aircraft carrier" island type setup. It leaves...
Hey Trainart, Glad to see you back. We will feel humbled once again from your great work, and inspired by your tips and tricks! Welcome Back!...
I've been slowly constructing the scenery on my rr, using cardboard strips, crumpled newspaper, and plaster soaked paper towels. It has some...
Hey anyone got a good reference to the procedure to break in Athearns so they quiet down some? Thanks Shaummy
mrdtrains, Well I went the standard route of momentary Mini toggle switches for my control panel. I found them at my local shop and they were...
Two is no problem. I run a Athearn GP50 lashed up to a GP38 on a regular basis. I use power packs that are from the 70's and they seem to perform...
