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Should the Docksider be reintroduced? [Poll posted]

Fri, 2017-08-04 10:56 — LPS L1

Poll found here; http://www.strawpoll.me/13644820

Reading the new announcement thread from Walthers, many were disappointed by the absence of steam era products. This got me thinking, how much interest would there be in a good running, 2017 level detailed, DCC/sound ready 0-4-0 steam locomotive.

Perhaps it is time to revive a piece of model railroading legend, the Baltimore and Ohio class C-16 "Docksider"

Narrow BenchWork / layout sections / scenes Inspiration?

Sun, 2017-07-30 20:20 — batey_1020

Im looking for some inspiration on achievable scenes in narrow spaces.

I am planing a multi deck layout in 20' x 10' space and some sections I am considering narrow scenes.

I wanted people to share what they have achieved in less that 10" layout decks.

One section I believe will be 8" x 96" this will occur twice as the layout heads into a helix and when it comes pout at the top after 3 turns. I want each of these sections to allow passing of a full train length 8 x 40ft cars + Loco and Cabose (64").

Rockingham Junction NH Track Plan?

Sun, 2017-07-30 03:11 — edfhinton

As I start designing the new layout, I find myself looking for a track plan of Rockongham Junction NH in the middle to late 1950s. If anyone has what the track configuraiton was in Rockingham Junction at that time (or earlier and I can guesstimate from photos and writeups what was still there in the 1950s) or knows where online I might find it, I would love to see it. I have found a partial just of the crossing section itself on the site for N Scale Architect, but it does not extend out in any direction even as far as where the wye's connect so sidings and additional tracks

Exploration

Sun, 2017-07-23 09:03 — Kriegwulfe

You ever had one of those moments when you're searching for a nice addition or even a primary yard for your layout design and stumble on a 8 track yard between two small towns that looks perfect..and then...

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TOMA thoughts

Sat, 2017-07-22 09:42 — John Colley

Some thoughts about TOMA:

1: A really neat concept for getting started and picking up on various techniques in design, construction, structures, scenery, and all the other learning curves.

2: One or two modules may get you started for industrial switching, but as soon as you decide you really do need a yard you will find yourself building three, four, or more Plywood Pacifics.

3: For a yard you will find track and turnout costs add up exponentially, and wiring will suddenly get way more involved.

First Operating module - help needed

Wed, 2017-07-12 00:36 — StefanT

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some help, please. I want to start on my first operating module(s). The idea behind these module(s) are to have a little switching possibility, along with some nice scenery. This will allow me to exhibit these modules ("dioramas") at our local train shows and having the option of doing some switching while people are looking at the module(s).

First NYC to Paris railroad

Sun, 2017-07-09 07:59 — HIStrainfilledt...

FUN!!!

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Configuration of a 1950's era steam engine servicing area?

Mon, 2017-06-26 13:00 — n scale boiler

I am designing a freestyle layout that will model the N&W and Southern RR operations in North Carolina & Virginia in the late 1950's/ early 1960's.

The layout I am designing will have a switching yard that will include a turntable and roundhouse. I also want to include a realistic steam engine serving area, as well as diesel servicing area.

SP over Cornelius Pass

Fri, 2017-06-16 17:43 — warren maker

Hi Guys, I am located in Australia and am researching locations for my soon to be started HO scale model RR.

I was originally going to model the Cascade line from Eugene to Clamath Falls. But I am unable to steal the garage for my layout. Therefore I am relegated to a small spare bedroom. I don't feel I could do the Cascade line justice in 70 Ft so I have swapped over to Cornelius Pass.