Layout design
Speaking of mushroom designs
Time to debunk some misconceptions about mushroom design.
Read on, and let's talk about how to do a mushroom benchwork design well.
HO 1950's/60's NYC-ish 7'x17' Layout
Building a layout for a client in his 3rd-floor game room based on Monticello, NY in late 1950's/early 60's:
Research as a hobby
I'd imagine I'm not alone in the model railroading community with a lack of space for a layout. However, research of a specific prototype location, its industries and traffic has been a rewarding substitute for physically building things.
Modular Help
Hi as I am sure most of you know by now my school is starting a club and we want to make it modular (possibly) and I could use some help planning the gap points below is the track plan so please let me know what you think. Thanks, Trainmaster247
Feedback on yard design needed
I need feedback on this yard design (scalable PDF version: http://www.academyvideos.com/CT River Valley Model RR/images/springfieldyard2fig23.pdf ) from an operational perspective.
Thanks
Alan
Madras Oregon Switching Layout HO scale SP&S **Major Changes November 2016**
I decided that I wanted to build a small switching layout to demonstrate some of the principals regarding switching safely and efficiently. I had a few things in mind and wanted to incorporate them into a module set.
I wanted to design a switching module that would have a variety of car types, be relatively compact, and have some of the common hazards of the real railroad. These hazards would include things like spurs, crossovers, close clearances, and road crossings.
Locomotive Sounds
Hi I am looking for a source of MP3´s of Locomotive train sounds of generic steam and diesel locomotives along with just train sounds to play from an iPhone when running a layout due to the fact that I don´t have DCC if anyone knows where I can find some that would be great.
Engine Problem
1st of all they really should add a help topic choice for I am sure it would be well used.
2nd of all my problem.
The locomotive in question is an all metal engine with pickups in the tender I am not sure if it is shorting but it sparks as it goes around and it stops and starts. Do you think it is something with the tender wheels? I will hopefully get pictures up soon.
Colorado Front Range Railroad April Update- Lighting
This Month I look at all the lighting options to light my railroad. Some design points to look at when thinking about lighting your railroad. I look at old and new ideas. lighting a 900 square foot railroad is not cut and dry. We are one step closer to finishing the mainline.
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