I am building a walk-along HO switching layout with Atlas Custom code 83 turnouts. I want to use manual ground throws to throw the turnouts....
HO scale. Thanks. To make it clear, I want to build a narrow shelf layout - say 18" to 2' deep -- so there wouldn't be room for loops on either...
After procrastinating through the summer I realized I wanted more space for the layout. I now have room for an L shape, 17 feet by 10 or 12 feet,...
I will be running 40-footers, short tank cars and hoppers, and short switchers or 44-tonners. I agree that that siding on the left is pretty...
If you're looking at the tracks leading to the grey structure at the top left, those are two tracks into an engine house, so the track is only...
Hi everyone. After messing around with my straight shelf design for months, I gave in and added a 4x8 design to it in the middle from a MR...
My "land department" has acquired more space in the finished part of the basement so my former straight (shelf) space now can expand to a 16x12...
Hi there train fans! I am building a straight shelf layout, 2 feet deep and 16 feet long. I need to operate two locos at a time, one in the yard...
Yes that is a loco shed off to the left near the yard. I am planning on using the Revell two-stall engine house for that location. Thanks
Could you explain more about replacing the runaround with a Wye? Many thanks
Could you please explain what you mean about changing the yard geometry? I would be very interested in your ideas. Thanks
Hello out there in Trainland, and Happy New Year. Here is a modification of a plan I posted in the Spring. Originally a straight 17' by 30" plan,...
Ok now that I am committed to going to DCC I would like to see what people think of the new MRC Prodigy Advance Squared, compared with the...
I am switching to DCC and I want to install decoders into a pair of Bachmann / Spectrum GE 44 Tonners for my harbor switching layout. I have been...
Some time ago I had a thread about an L-shaped HO shelf layout. I received many outstanding suggestions. However, right-of-way negotiations for...
Version 15 and counting OK, here is version 15. I extended the switching lead by the yellow tree. By the way, that front row of structures on the...
Gotcha. I will move the runaround to the right side. I do prefer the yard situated the way it is now. You've been very helpful and I appreciate...
Corey, I revised the yard according to your suggestion - at least I think I did. Take a look and let me know what you think. All the best,
Very nice, Donovan. Thanks for sharing that plan and pictures.
"Geeky" in Denver, I'm not sure what you are suggesting I do. I changed the yard a little - see the attached version. IS that what you had in...
