Dream and design
West End Staging and a question regarding Reverse loops with in staging yards.
Will continue in the next post so the photos don't pile up on each page
On the prowl for layout ideas
Hi there chaps... this is my first post after some time away from here. I'm going to shortly be moving into a new house with a double garage and one of my goals is to build a small layout in there. As I have two cars, a multitude of bicycles, and the usual guy stuff that ends up in a garage, I'm thinking a shelf layout, probably point to point, will be the way to go.
Justifying a Double Track mainline
Here's the problem. I have a town that I want to put in two double track bridges, and because of certain scenic issues, I need to put two tunnels in. Now, unfortunately, this town is actually a siding for a single track mainline. No railroad would ever spend the kind of money for tunnels and bridges for a passing siding, that would be ridiculous. So I am attempting to come up with a good back story to justify this as I can't relocate the bridges and or the tunnels, and I need a siding at this location. The tunnels exist because I need to hide some utili
Carolina Division - a new layout
After many years arm chair modeling and planning, I have started to work on a new layout. This will be my first “real” layout. I did built a small 4 x 8 one, years ago when the kids were little. It will be a point to point switching layout of modular construction.
Tennessee Central model Railway (TCmRY) - The beginning...
Tennessee Central Model Railway (TCmRY)
Based on the Tennessee Central Railway (TCRY)
TL;DR – Building a new layout in a small area, need some advice based on the information presented below. There really isn’t a TL;DR version I am sorry to say.
Yet another sad day for the Sunset and North Eastern
I have been posting news of the S&NE over the last year and felt that I was finally getting somewhere with a permanent HO layout. If you remember, I had written some software to do the scheduling and was getting on wth the scenery and the structures. However, physically, things have been getting worse - rheumatoid arthritis in the lower back is the issue here. I set the level of the layout to be the same as kitchen units - mainly so that I could get an under the counter freezer in the room.
Help with a 10x10 L shaped HO layout with DCC control.
Hello all,
i have been lurking around for awhile and have been thoroughly enjoying all of the posts and great sharing of knowledge, But now I am frustrated with what I am trying to accomplish. So i seek advice from the Jedi masters.
Creating turnout control panel help
Hey guys I have a room in the house that is like 12 by 12 and I have a table that is 4x12 N scale. My computer desk is in one corner. I left about a ft on one side so as to reach everything. So on the side with the most room (which isn't much) I need to make a control panel and I have no idea how to start. Track is laid with a small second level but most of it is on the lower level.
Looking for experts with building insulation and cost/benefit analysis of adding additional insulation reducing heating/ac costs
If there is anyone who has expertise with doing estimates in terms of how much reduction in heating/cooling costs occurs for each additional inch of insulation that is added to the walls and ceiling, I would greatly appreciate it. As work continues on the Interim P&A, the future home of the Final P&A Layout is being designed, and hopefully in the next 3 years, ground will be broken for the house expansion to accommodate it. To have a better cost estimate for the cost of the building, I need to determine how much insulation to have in the walls. As absurd as it may
Adding a room to the house for a layout
I am new to model railroading, I've been involved in the hobby about 9 months. During that time I've collected some locomotives and rolling stock but had no place in my house for a layout. This past February I decided to enclose part of my covered patio to add a sun room which is where I will build my layout. The room is 20' x 12' 8". I've reached the stage of construction where I am installing the electrical. I hope to have some track down by the end of the year. I welcome your comments and suggestions.
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