Layout design
First attempt at a real layout...
I have been reading, researching, collecting hardware, building structures, and weathering rolling stock for a few months.
Now it's time for a layout!
I am going to document my progress here because I am excited to get some feedback.
Future project: The D&RGW's Maverick Canyon branch in HOn3
On this blog I will share the design process of a future modeling project...a unique free-lanced D&RGW branch in HOn3, set in an atypical region of southwestern Colorado. Here are some photoshpped concept photos that help capture what I will be aiming for.
Need some help guys
ok guys I have the train room ready to start building a layout. I have been looking at track plans like there is no tomorrow. I have the entire which is 11x17. in the pic the "dashed" area will be on casters to allow access to the closet (holiday decor and misc.) The entrance into the room will have a lift out bridge. I am thinking of a yard under the layout...I've played around with SCARM, and not very happy with the results..I'm open to ideas, plans, comments etc...I'm modeling the mid to late 90s.
power plants
I was needs some ideas. I started building this power plant for my layout. I was needing opinions on this. does this power plant look real. Or how or what can make it look realistic
SCARM Train Layout Software v.0.9.28
The new SCARM v. 0.9.28 is ready and published, coming with new & updated track libraries and many improvements. Read more details about it here:
SCARM Model Railroad Designer 0.9.28 Released
Hope you will like it 
Mixy
Progress Update #4
20 January 2015 Update - Over the last couple of months, I have been getting ready for the construction (electrical and track laying) of the main and third levels of the N-scale ATSF Paradigm Division.
A Talking Defect Detector - my latest Arduino Project
Good day - My wife and I have traveled across the country on Amtrak a number of times and I always take along a scanner to monitor the train's radio communications. The defect detector reports were always of interest.
This inspired me to try my hand at creating one for model railroads. After a few weeks of work I finally have it (mostly) working and thought it might be of interest to some of you.
Rising From The Ashes 1/18/15
I recently moved and the old W&N Branch layout had to bite the dust. Now almost a year later, the new right of way has been secured and the new and hopefully improved W&N Branch will rise from the ashes.
I have a roughly 23x25 ft room with a door roughly centered in the short wall. There are no windows in the room. It is finished and carpeted. I have a separate work room and the basement rec room adjacent for a crew room.
A question about ceiling lights
I'm in the middle of installing recessed lighting. I have a run along one wall, 24" from the backdrop, which is pretty much right above the edge of the layout. After some experimenting I found that to be where I like them.
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