Layout design
An Approach to Butt-Joining Rigid Insulation Foam
I decided a while back that I would use rigid insulation foam to support the scenicked (non-roadbed) areas on my layout (at least in the flat areas). I later decided to use 2" thick foam to match my spline roadbed's height without having to resort to shimming. I'd previously tried stacking two layers of thinner foam and assumed (correctly, as it turned out) that the thicker foam would provide a more solid base between benchwork supports.
Unspinning My Wheels
An Introduction:
Between indecision, personal and family member's health problems, and assorted issues that led to my family moving from New York City (our life-long home) to rural Jefferson County Missouri (can you say culture shock?), I feel like I've been spinning my wheels since getting back into the hobby in 2010.
HOG Inspired
Inspired by the heart of Georgia, I've come up with this. Would appreciate comments and suggestions.
GregW66
Era
I don't know an AC4400 from an SD70... So the modern era is out for me. I like steam but to accurately portray steam in Canada is an expensive and or time consuming endeavor. The 50s are nice but you can't run an SD40-2. Same with the 60s. So I am thinking early 70s. Boxcars ruled the rails. From my brief research I can run modern boxcars as new to the railroad, and 40 footers with roofwalks and high brake wheels as old and ready to be retired. My Canadian Pacific had a mix of my three favorite schemes; block lettering, script lettering and PacMan.
New Small Layout Scrapbook update available at Carendt.com
It has been a year already, but it's finaly here, a new scrapbook update! I will try to update the website more regularly, but sometimes life get's in the way! :)
You can read it here: http://www.carendt.com/small-layout-scrapbook/page-119-june-2016/
Lutherburg & Old German Pass
Hi everybody,
There is my layout construction...a short line from this
from BRM
and what I do with it
+/- 3m50 x 1m20
Sunset & North Eastern - Layout for discussion
I have drawn out what I am thinking of for my new S&NE layout. It is supposed to be 50's between Hartford CT and Boston MA - where the S&NE ran a more direct route. The locos comprise an RS-3, an SW-7 and an F3 with a Budd RDC providing the passenger service. I have 24 freight cars.
SPSF Meadow Sub: Another Layout Tour
My last layout tour was November 2015 and a few things have changed since then, so come along with the SPSF office car special as we tour the Meadow Sub!
Photo journal will follow below:
Free Track Planning software SCARM v.0.9.33
The new SCARM v. 0.9.33 is ready and published, coming with several new features and updated track libraries. Read more details here:
SCARM Model Railroad Track Planning Software 0.9.33
Hope you will like it :)
Mixy
BNSF intermodal Yard fro Modular build
I am in the process of trying to workout how and where to start with an Intermodal HO modular sections.
I model the BNSF and am looking at useing 3 6foot modules for this maybe 4.
Does anyone know of a some good articles on building an intermodal yard as there is so much you can put into one and that is my delimar at the moment how much or little do i add as i want it to look busy and large.
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