Layout design

2 X 8 Free-mo Switching Layout (Module)

I was hoping to get some input on a small switching layout that I am currently designing for myself. I have previously planned and started building a 4X8 that I had to dismantle due to my wife and I expecting our second child; the train-room must be returned to a bedroom and the railroad equipment is in boxes. Although I no longer have a space to setup some sort of permanent layout, I wanted to start planning “the next one”. I started reading more and more about modular railroading and I was intrigued.

Custom Layout Builders

Hi Everyone,

Over the past year, I just haven't had time to devote to getting the layout really going.  I've got the benchwork done and the mainline is laid, but there's so much more to do.  I'm considering hiring someone to do the work of getting the layout to a point where the track is laid and the rolling stock is operational.  I have no idea if there are companies or individuals who do this sort of work?  If there are, then I wonder what the pros and cons are having such work done?

Your thoughts?

Doug

SCARM track planning software v.0.9.29

The new SCARM v. 0.9.29 is ready and published. Read more about it here:

SCARM Railroad Layout Planner 0.9.29 Released

Hope you will like it ;)

Mixy

"Boulder Ridge" Free-moN Module WIP 02/26/15

I tell you, I did not want to rush the process of building this module. My plan was to take several weeks tinkering with it. But that was not to be. The Great Train Expo is on our doorstep and every effort has been made on my part to have something that resembles a partially built module ready.

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Paper Models

I was wondering if anybody knew of any websites that had free cardstock structures and other models I like the look of them and it would be greatly appreciated

"Boulder Ridge" Free-moN Module WIP 02/24/15

Quick update.

First off, I recommend using a piece of plastic wrap between your clamp and whatever you are gluing down with Gorilla glue.

Works great. Once dried you can carve away the excess.

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Street Running

Is there anyone who can give me some photos of street running and some info on how you did it I would like to write an article to send in to MRH if possble.

 

Thanks for the help trainmaster247

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Cool Shelving Unit

This is a good storage tool you can use a lego tile on top of a lego plate with a two stud gap in the middle example if you use a 4x8 plate you should put the tiles on either edge. Go to this link- http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Pick-A-Brick-ByTheme and search for 4x8 plates and 1x8 flat tiles (those are the largest possible) I recommend layering the plates to make a strong base but it can be as long as you want.

 

 

LET ME KNOW IF YOU LIKE IT PLEASE LET ME KNOW

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Colorado Front Range Railroad Febuary 2015 update and a look at lighting the layout with LEDs

New Job has kept me very busy but we have a new video update on the Colorado Front Range Railroad. A look at the work in Palmer Lake and our first experiment into LED layout lighting. One time laps of Jonathan working on the computer wiring.
Enjoy the video and Happy model railroading

Mike Deverell

Colorado Front Range Railroad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjRqsGah2CA

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Model Railroad Street Running

I am writing an article on Street Running in model railroading if anybidy could gove me some pictures or info it would be greatly appreciated!


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