Like everything else on my layout, car forwarding is based on prototype practices. While the popular car-card and waybill systems would have given me the same final outcome, the system isn't appropriate for a modern era (post-2000) layout. Instead, the Grimes Line uses computer-generated yard reports.

Greetings and salutations to all.
I was looking over a printable fast tracks template for a 19 degree crossing diamond. Having successfully built a double slip turnout I am encouraged to attempt the 19 degree crossing which I could utilize. I am however perplexed as to what size # frog one would build. Might any tecnocrate here be able to facilitate my inquiry? I would be happy to attempt the build. I have access to the larger frog helper # 6 thru 8 size frog tool which in my minds eye is more appropriate.

Greetings and salutations to all.
I was looking over a printable fast tracks template for a 19 degree crossing diamond. Having successfully built a double slip turnout I am encouraged to attempt the 19 degree crossing which I could utilize. I am however perplexed as to what size # frog one would build. Might any tecnocrate here be able to facilitate my inquiry? I would be happy to attempt the build. I have access to the larger frog helper # 6 thru 8 size frog tool which in my minds eye is more appropriate.

A quick update tonight before we get ready to go on a warm vacation...

I haven't posted a lot for a few weeks but I have been steadily working on the layout and tonight I have 2 significant milestones to share - actually... 3!

1. All of the Benchwork and Roadbed were completed this past week. Yay!

2. The first train rolled into the Emerson Yard tonight. Yay!

3. My RailPro Controller and 6 LM2S's are waiting for me at my US post office box for when I get back from  holiday... YAY!

Just completed a decoder install in my Kato N scale 2-6-2 Mikado. I found the new Digitrax  DZ 126 T a great decoder for this purpose. The install in the boiler is not simple but very doable. Plenty of space can be created and wiring poses no problems. Even this tiny decoder has transpondering which I require for Surroundtraxx. Attached is a photo of the little beast. I yet have to add a vestibule all weather cab as I model Canadian Pacific. This I purchased from Miniatures by Eric. Can't wait to finish a complete detail.

Doug Fredericton, N B

Hi, I am awestruck by the volume of information useful in any scale. My intentions to build a new switching waterfront layout shelf type has been haunting me since last Easter when the old one was dismantled and dumped. So, perplexed by a couple of possibilities I propose a question that may have passed the novice cerebellum as well as complicated OCD modeller where delay of design may be an issue! Whew, am I alright?

Here is a video from a time past from MRH. I use this all the time. Their is article about modeling this maybe Joe could attach link.