Layout design
Proof of Concept
This weekend I hope to build a sample of how I want to operate the turnouts on the new C&E. Here is what I have in mind.
The Gum Stump & Snowshoe in TT Scale
I'm another TT modeler with a layout under construction. It's based on the Chuck Yungkurth's article in the April 1966 Model Railroader, The Gum Stump & Snowshoe. The theme will be a logging railroad here in the north east. This will be the first module. I have plans for a second module later. Here's a edited picture of what the real Gum Stump & Snowshoe looks like. I will follow up this post with the construction of the module.
Ugh, Starting Over
Okay. I concede. After three years of building and redoing I have come to the conclusion that I have made ALL THE MISTAKES. I did not have a plan at the start, or even know where I was going. Just pick out a track plan and go for it. Will now I have way to many problems to try and salvage the layout. The original layout was a Super Pretzel from the Atlas book in HO scale. I modified it by raising some of the tracks for the over and under effect. No real switching opportunities, or much in the way of branch lines.
Multiple Era Layout Decision - Before or After 1954, DT ABS or ST CTC, Steam or Diesel
Hi everyone,
I am modeling the Great Northern in Minnesota in 1954. I am building a 2x10 set of modules currently for a small switching layout and plan on building a larger mainline shelf layout in the future to add on. I am planning the layout to make it so that I can switch between 1954 other eras. This will be for 1-3 operators.
IAIS's West End - A new "front door" for the layout
For the past several years I've been enjoying the work of Frank Grizel, a very talented eastern Iowa photographer and painter. Last February I contacted Frank about commissioning a painting for the entry into my layout room, and this week he finished it. The painting depicts three of my favorite IAIS locomotives - SD38-2 2809, GP7M 400, and GP38-2 709 - leading a westbound grain extra over the High Bridge on the east edge of Council Bluffs.
New to Model Railroading
I am just getting started on my first 4x8 layout. After a couple of weeks of playing with different track layouts I think I have finally decided on my layout. I am trying to take everything one step at a time and plan everything before moving to putting it in place. I have done lots of online research but I can not find help on elevating track. I know I want to elevate a section of track about 6 inches from the base to have it run over a mountain scene (with a track running under through a tunnel)
Industrial Theme O Gauge Big time Help
Hello Everyone,
Well you can all call me Bob to get that out of the way, I'm a 54 yr old man who gained new found youth in trains when I purchased my very own set as an adult this past xmas, the Silver Bell train set.
I started getting back into the past when my dad built me a table train setup in our basement and after time flew by were here now, so here goes for all the people who share the same passion.
Track Plan Assistance
Hello, I am new to the MHR and could use some assistance. I am looking to build a layout and the space I have to build this in is a 7'x3' connected to a 6.6'x3' in an L pattern. I have been to several sites on the web and only found one Mike's Small Trackplans page that has layouts that will work however the plans on his page are in a format that I am unable to download. Is there any resource out ther that has plans for small space for HO trains.
Thanks in advance
S.O
Layout area suggestions
Have you ever come to a section on the layout you want to work on but don't know what to do with it? I been looking at this section in the pictures for over a year now and still don't know what to do with it. Anyone have suggestion? Different bridges, different pillars?
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