Layout design

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MSTS and Trainz

A really good train simulator I found is Trainz and MSTS (i think they are the same) they are both good for testing ideas and don't takke as much money from your pocket below are the two I have played VS. eachother so enjoy.

2004 vs. 2012

 

 

mountains

Hi tbuild 

Ii am stuck with building some hills and mountains for my layout I am building in ho scale 

How do I know what height and width to build them without making them looking ridiculous i know the conversion is 1/87  for ho and can you use paper Mashee  and them paint them later one it dries 

 

2 level peninsula

I've seen many bi and tri level around the wall layouts. Has anyone ever seen a bi level peninsula? I'm mainly interested in how to support the top level. I know I can have legs at each of the corners but I was hoping someone has done something more creative. Blayne

My old switching layout 5' x 18" HO

Thought I would share my layout. It is code 70 with under track magnate uncoulpers. The grain elevator goes where the black spot is in the upper right, you can see where the foundation for the loading shed is there. I combined the loading track and the lead for the small yard... The run-a-round has nice straight sections for coupling. As you can see it can stand alone, but expansion possible...

Bill Brillinger's picture

Michael Rose's LED Boards - In stock again, and... a STARTER KIT

And we're back with round two; the boards are in stock again, the prices have been lowered back to the original offering price, and we are now offering a starter kit with everything you need to get a demo board up and running.

The starter kit includes the Circuit Board, LEDs, Resistors, and a 75W 24v Power Supply.

Our LED Boards have been a resounding hit with everyone who has installed them.

Check a few of the threads on MRH:

dave1905's picture

Benchwork Progress

I have made some significant progress over the last several weeks.

signals at CVTR Model Railroad Club

Let's watch what happens when you don't follow the signals.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0HAJ1CA_Xq4

 

CTC centralized traffic control at the CVTR

The CTC unit is in ABS mode, let's watch a train going through the layout and with the CTC.

http://www.cuyahogavalleyterminal.org/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5DzodthOr6w

 


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