Got to test run two of these for customers at Mizell Trains in Denver area. Very smooth at ultra slow speeds. Great action, contact pickup and...
The leading / trailing point switch problem can be solved (and even added in other areas) with a simple siding. We have both leading and trailing...
Good start. Could you elaborate on doors/windows in the room, access via duck/crawl under, scale, etc. Care should be taken in the decision to...
Paul, excellent work. I can almost see the Disston Saw and Tool logos on the saws! ;) Great details, the envy of the hobby.
Has anyone had any experience with Soundtrax DCC decoders with sound, for N scale steam and diesel engines?
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Pictures? Any available?
I've tried using a bandsaw to cut and incline but the blade "walks" a bit and its not perfect. If you are using the 2"x2'x8' extruded foam, the...
I just saw a unique track cleaning system over the weekend. A guy took one of the roller cleaning cars, removed the roller and inserted a weight...
For your wiring, you should seriously consider soldering to the track. This would improve your connections between sections of flex track and...
My DCC system from Lenz was a bit expensive at first but its been nothing short of excellent. I model in N-scale and one of the big issues that I...
Robin, I can empathize with your decisions to change the layout. As far as building for mobility, I used a limple 1x4 L girder frame for all of...
Jesper, for an industry using both coal and lumber try a tool or saw manufacturer. I just read a great book on Disston Saw and Tool called "A...
Glad to hear you got a warm place to work. My wife encouraged me to get back in the hobby over a year ago and recently gave me _another_ 16'x14'...
Waxing nostalgic today, I posted the reasons I model the PRR. Someof those memories include seeing steam engines pulling WWII surplus vehicles...
Growing up in Philadelphia, I can still remember seeing steam engines pulling army vehicles, the classic GG-1's pulling the tuscan passenger...
Of the 3 yard designs, I like the middle one the best with possible change to lengthen the drill and engine tracks. The longer drill track will...
Thanks for the support Bob. My experience with foam track bed was really limited. I only purchased some years ago. When I dug it out last fall...
Years ago on previous layouts I used glue, pin vices and nails into plywood. The problem is driving or drilling through the Glue of the plywood,...
One caution on using plaster and drywall compound, if moved or pushed, it will crack showing its glaring white color through your weathered stone...
