Thanks for the advice. I have the frame built and am working on a layout design. I'll plan to use plywood for the base and then foam on top of...
Thanks for the information. I finished the L-girder framework today and it's ready for the base. I'll have to run to Home Depot tonight when I can...
Is there a minimum thickness of styrofoam to be used for the base? I wsa thinking of using 2" for the sub-base with a 3/4" layer on top of that...
Wow, thanks! I just placed an order for 30 sections. That is a great price and with another member's recommendation I couldn't pass it up....
Diezmon: Thanks, I just went through your pictures. I'm very impressed with the DIY risers. They look like a fair amount of work to make though...
Thanks for the replies. Artic Train: I like the idea of cutting plywood down to strips. We live in a newer development and their are always...
I am nearly ready to begin building a larger "L" shaped layout. I plan to use 2" insulation foam (pink/blue) for the base. This will rest on...
Thanks for the info. I did find the Atlas cheaper as well. The LHS sells it for 2.69 ea but I'm going to see if they will give me a discount on...
I am gathering the track I'll need to build a large layout. I have a dozen Atlas Code 80 remote turnouts which I managed to pick up for about $5...
MK, Thanks again for the link to your write-up. I followed it and got the decoder installed (and working!). Just an FYI to anyone else who...
I thought I'd post an update in case anyone has been losing sleep over their advice/input to this thread :-) I sold the LL Heritage 2-8-8-2...
MK, Thanks! I just read through your walk-through and I'm grateful for the advice. Looks like a fairly straight forward process but having...
I think I will try re-setting it using CV08. I have some time this weekend so I might just try it and see what happens. On the other hand,...
Good enough reason for me :) I just ordered one (the TCS M1). Hopefully both train and decoder will arrive yet this week. Should I break in the...
I had seen that thread on how to do the install but the date on it was old enough I thought maybe something had changed with eith either the...
I just ordered a Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Consolidation and see that it said it was DCC Ready. I can't find anything regarding this on their web...
Sigh.... Just kidding:tb-biggrin: This is turning into a tremendous learning experience and I'd rather get it right on paper first. I do...
I think I have something closer now thanks to Chaya's drawing. I tried to "test run" it with trains within the software and it seems to work ok....
I'll have to look into how or if it's possible but maybe I should try to reset the whole system and start from scratch. Maybe some CV's are not...
I guess when I first laid it out I was thinking the tracks along the long back wall would be behind the scenery (a town maybe) and would sort of...
