Here's a short video on a problem for shelf railroads like mine: http://youtu.be/lNQ2zzI09Yw

My ongoing blog about building a small 6' x 1' 1/2 switching layout and a 4' 1/2 staging/Interchange in a Condo in Toronto.

As we approach the Holidays and we expect guests, I want to get going on the scenery and building construction. However, the layout is light and small enough (6' x 1' 1/2) that I can pull it off the shelving support and store in the closet in lieu of my progress.

Scenery: Culvert/Pond Scene

Here is a photoshopped demo of the Culvert/Pond scene i've been working on:

She ain't pretty but she works.  

The Model Power all metal FP-7 is "DCC Wired" - not sure what they meant, but it was not one of those plug in pins, nor were the wires colour coded to DCC colours.  

Thanks to those here who recommended this one as a good candidate for my first Decoder. 

I found this along side the road while at work. Not sure what it is. Better question is what can I do with it?  Futuristis pollution control building for coal fired power plant?  Blower building for steel mill?  My models are HO scale. The Thing is plastic. Thanks,   Roger. 

You can see more of my AGW at:

My latest module work. Almost ready for track detailing and ballasting.

I have begun a new N scale layout project. The BNSF Front Range Sub from Wellington, CO to The Wyoming border. A small, compact 2x4' N scale layout. I have developed quite an interest in the line from Denver to Cheyenne and it's routes back to the C&S. The single track main line, void of signals and the interesting terrain. Golden grasses, sparse vegetation and rolling hills.

http://cheyrails.blogspot.com/2014/11/bnsf-front-range-subdivision-wyo-c...

This is a thanksgiving to new years set up for my layout. You may recognize some of the locomotives.

 toptrain

Here is the info you need for the Harrisburg area Christmas open houses: http://www.pamodelrailroads.com/kmrhs/ 

Msg me if you need directions.

Dave C.

Here is the story of how I built a classic Type 23 depot for my friend. I enjoyed the process and learned a lot along the way. I was inspired by information from MRH and TMTV. Thank you for looking and reading.

Thomas Gasior