Layout design
can I put 2 track roundhouse HO on a 2 by 4 layout and what size truntable would I need ?
I have a 4 by 8 setup and want to add 2 track roundhouse to an area 2 by 4. Which would make my layout 10 by 4. this is an Ho setup . being new to trains I need Lots of help. I enjoy building the structures , but no little about trains. or computers . thanks for any help you can give . ctesno
Staging yard height
Hi,
I have been lurking for a little over 5 years, but will hopefully soon be done with finishing my train room (9' x 28').
I am thinking of a 3 levels layout (UP steam, I LOVE big boys), with one level for staging.
I wonder if anyone has put the staging on the upper level (5' 10") ?
It would leave me more storage space under the layout, what are your thoughts ?
I will come back later for help with the design.
Thank you,
Gerard
N Scale Layout
I got bored and decided to build a new N scale layout ......reusing most of what I kept over the years.
Benchwork is built by ripping a sheet of 1/2" Birch plywood into 3" wide strips....the sheet I started with was purchased from a local lumber yard that sells quality wood, not the crap that Home Depot or Lowes sells.
The strips are then cut to length for what is needed for a given part..........frames are 2' x 8' with a 1' x 2' tapered section added on 1 end.
Penn Lake 8: The Lehigh Branch (update 12/15/2018)
The Lehigh Branch is the primary switching center for the Bourbon River Sub. Major customers include a gravel quarry, cement mill, a brewery, publishing facility, and maybe a millwork plant. I plan on including some street running around the publisher and brewery.
Need Help on Track plan HO scale in Rio Grande 1986-1987
Hi Guys
I am starting to plan a HO scale layout modeling the Rio Grande in 1986-1987 just before the Southern Pacific brought them. Them room size is 13ft x 20ft ive been looking around for ideas and have found some it does need to have staging under the layout as well.
I do have all my loco fleet and rolling stock as well and it will be running a NCE DCC wireless system.
Thanks
Lindsay
Rebuilding the ends of the layout.
Pelsea's "Supersize" topic got me thinking that I needed to commit a plan that has been circling my brain lately to paper, or more properly, electrons.
I am considering a fairly major change to what I consider to be the "backstage" area of my layout. Perversely, it is the first area you see when entering the room (garage) from the house or the back door.
Lovely day on the Milan branch
Yesterday I met a retired IAIS engineer, Jay Ellis. Jay worked for the IAIS since it’s inception and had a railroad career that spanned over 40 years. Amazing! He worked for the Rock Island, CNW, and finally the Iowa Interstate.
But what was even more interesting to me was that Jay held the engineer spot on the Milan branch for many years, including the year I model the branch – 2003. We spent a very enjoyable day talking all things Milan, toured the branch, enjoyed lunch, and forged a new friendship.
Adding shipping containers to the backdrop
Greetings,
I just updated my blog with a new post about experimenting with filling in a spot on the backdrop using digital images of shipping containers.
Lots happening on the Office Park zone
The last several days have quite productive. Benchwork is up on the wall, I've started setting up OperationsPro, and I was able to get to Dallas a day of prototype research.
Benchwork
The hollow core doors have a 3/4" layer of foam on top, and a few tweaks to the front shelf. I picked up some shelf brackets for the office wall and got them mounted.
Show your Free-Mo Modules!
Show and share your Free-Mo modules. Scale plan drawings, photos, and inspiration wanted... 
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