When designing an On30 layout what is the clearance required for passing tracks to accommodate car and engine overhang? I have a few places where there would be parallel tracks. I just want to make sure passing trains do not snag on each other.

Thanks!

Den

I recently constructed a mountain on my layout. I overlaid the framework with Woodland Scenics plaster cloth followed by Sculptamold after it had cured. I am pleases with the appearance of it, but my question is; was Sculptamold a good material to use? I have read both positive and negative comments about the use of it on the Internet. I would like to hear the comments of others who may have used it.

I'm already bored with my existing layout and want to build another one. My problem is that I'm out of room and the wife won't concede on giving me another room. So I thought a small switching layout would be nice. I have several questions but first is that since the tracks don't complete a circle, how is it powered? I run DCC on my other one, can I still power a switching layout the same way?

Thanks-Tim

While cleaning and sorting through the usual modeling clutter over the holidays, I came upon a 101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders by Linn Westcott and started flipping through the pages. This is the fifth printing printing (1967).  I had the fourth printing (1963) but lost it while pursuing one of the many paths that life brings .

Anyway, I got to thinking about how many of Linn Westcott's track plans have been started, built and/or finished throughout the years.

So here is the question I am posing to the readers out there: