The new SCARM v. 0.9.23 is ready – download it from www.scarm.info :)

It comes with several new features, many updated libraries, some bugfixes and improved functionality. The most important new features are Background image, the Ballast roadbed in 2D and Track Heights numeric input.

See about the new features and more about this update in the SCARM Blog post SCARM v. 0.9.23 Released.

I wish to build a model train layout depicting the lifecycle of cement production I want to start the lifecycle by building a quarry with a stone crusher and washer facility ( the glacier gravel co) leading to a cement production plant (valley stone cement co) not a ready mix plant connecting the two using a conveyer system and then finally at a later stage would like to add a ready mix plant( medusa cement co ) connecting all three facilities closer to a city or town Should I use a point to point layout system or could I use another layout format

Now that most of the track work is completed on the railroad I started adding feeders.  I've seen a number of methods of soldering the feeders with most of them soldering to the side of the rails.  I thought about trying to solder the feeders to the bottom of the rails before installing the track but it would have been too difficult.  I decided to solder the feeders to the bottom of the rails after installation and it isn't that difficult.  Here's what it looks like using this method (sorry about the fuzzy pictures - this was a rush photo shoot):

My first inglenook and first time using Peco code 83 seen here on this thread.

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/15656?page=3