Dream and design

Hard to find parts

Wed, 2017-02-08 20:13 — Deemiorgos

I am having no luck trying to find a 1/4" I.D. bronze shoulder bearing like this in Canada.

No Home Depot carries them in Canada, but they do in the US, but won't sell/ship one to me or the store.

Any ideas on where I can find one would be much appreciated.

I used this on the last turntable I put together, which I regrettably sold years ago.

 

 

Looking for ideas for a small 8x8

Tue, 2017-01-31 17:31 — Bdiddle

I have a side room on my basement that has a 8ft  x 7 ft 8 inches space to put a layout. 8 feet is the depth of this alcove, so slighty longer than 8 feet is possible, but there are walls on the 7'8" sides.

I currently have a 4x8 table setup with a double mainline, in work. Primary industry is a coal mine using some walthers kits, and set in Appalachia ~1980's (flexible). I have realized that once finished, I will not be satisfied with all the compromises a 4x8 has. 

Rich_S's picture

@Metrolink

Wed, 2017-01-18 16:25 — Rich_S

Does your new track plan posted in the Trackplan database include your KATO Portram track?

Not sure where to start

Mon, 2017-01-02 12:09 — soccerdad

I've inherited a WWII vintage HO collection of trains, some more modern farm and restaurant buildings and a large factory (18 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (tall) factory.  I've learned how to wire lights, but am at a loss as to what to build... I dont have a favorite era/location/subject..

Thanks

Allagash design questions

Mon, 2016-12-26 12:25 — John Colley

In the 4 volume treatise Mike touches on track codes and turnouts, but he does not give us information on mainline radius, superelevation, or bench work height at New Sharon Yard. John Colley, Sonoma, CA

Displaying models

Mon, 2016-12-19 00:51 — Deemiorgos

I have some favorite models that will not always be running on my layout that I'm currently building.

I have limited space especially wall space, as I only have one wall available.

I'm glad I saved my inglenook; I use it to display and store a collection.

I mounted it above my modules. Also mounted two display cases and a floating shelf for non model railroad stuff. like my Greek boats.

Metrolink's picture

Metrolink's N-scale build-thread:

Fri, 2016-12-16 19:53 — Metrolink

General layout information:

kleaverjr's picture

Searching for ideas as to what to model for N Scale TOMA Project

Fri, 2016-12-16 17:44 — kleaverjr

OK, I am not even sure I will go through with building one, but for a few different reasons I would like to decide on, if I were to go ahead with designing and building an N Scale Layout what should I model.  I already have some parameters, but the one crucial decision is what area to model.  So I would like some ideas that fulfill the following criteria.  Thanks!

Stonehammer branch line terminus

Sat, 2016-12-10 17:22 — Deemiorgos

 

Today I built a little coal dump to take a break from laying track.


>> Posts index Syndicate content


Navigation

Journals/Blogs

Recent Blog posts: