Trackwork
Track install layout built
Hello,
Iam in the NY Staten Island area... I was wondering if there are anyone that can help install O gauge Gargraves track work. All the bench work has been constructed..... Will cover Time and travel ?
Frank Samaritano
TCA # 99-49960
Laying Track on Foamcore
Laying Track on foamcore
I set Saturday aside to lay the track for my inglenook switcher. I had read with interest the discussion on roadbed vs. no roadbed (http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/19333) and decided that I would use the 3/16 foamcore as roadbed. I could have used cork but the foamcore is slightly thinner and I wanted to give it a try.
Help switch linkage from side
As I have stated in other posts my computer controlled commuter shuttle will be sharing one track of my double track helix. The helix is aprox. 4 feet by 6 feet. to conserve layout space I have decided to branch out the shuttle track from the shared main line in the top leg of the helix. My problem is that mounting a slow motion switch machine under table would interfere with with the track on the helix underneath. So I have to control the switch from the side. This is a situation I an not familiar with. Is there commercially sold linkage that will solve my problem?
Ballasting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s1OiQJ1kws
Hi Everyone,
I found this video of this installing ballast on his Marklin track. He really is very talented on how he does it. So meticulous and he looks for the perfection in doing so. He is one the modelers that understand that the track is really part of the scenery. I hope you enjoy it.
Question on Wye and Reverser
As I approach the time for tracklaying, I'm still a bit confused on the use of an auto-reverser for DCC. I know around my wye I should have one and would prefer using one and not some sort of switch.
I'm running a point to point with a large wye in the middle. The plan is ultra-simplified here.
Which solder should I be using for my model railroad electrical/electronic needs?
I am about to start a layout. I have been stocking up the things I need; engines, rolling stock, tracks, etc. I have read and appreciated all the information presented here in the MRH site. I realize that I will be needing to do some (a bunch) of soldering. My question to you seasoned model railroaders is .... which solder should I be using for my railroad? What gage, what mix etc.
Thank You All,
Bridge
Recent article about 2 rail lines crossing a single bridge using parts of a switch to build, Cannot find it...help.
Progress continues on the Colorado Front Range Railroad.
1) Results of my test running diesel locomotives versus steam locomotives pulling up the ruling grade. Maybe not what you expected my Broadway Limited 2-10-2's vs SD9's
The winner pulled 6.4 lbs up the 1.2% grade (with a curve)
2) John got much of the electronics figured out to this week including our block detectors.
3) Sean got a little more track laid and the entire sub roadbed for the yards in Denver.
answer to the blog question and problems that I posted early:
Middle school model RR: a new year
Since Labor Day the month of September has been jammed with activity as the new school year gets underway. Until last Wednesday, none of that activity involved the model railroad.
How to Use U.S. Geological Survey to plan your model railroad.
I have been ask many times about how I use U.S. Geological Survey map. How to get the year you are looking for. So i did a video on how I do it Step by step.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83YSOAcAIDY
Hope this may be of help to someone
Mike Deverell
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