Trackwork
The Upper Spine
The lower deck is built of what I call the backbone of the layout 3 4x1 with plywood sandwiched in between them. The Backbone is the anchor for the peninsula. The spine sits directly above the Backbone.
The Upper spine is a 6" x 10' long section of wood that sits on top of Oak Uprights. Every thing is tied together with Metal - T that will have lag bolts running thought the web of the spine.
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2 Rail O Modular Layout That Stands the Test Of Time
This layout is more than 20 years old and has seen many shows and homes over the years. It now has a permeate home. Please notice the detail.
The Helix
The Helix...
Every 180' each set of tracks gets a feeder. I used short drywall screws to hold the sections together. No Glue.
How to Build a Manual Turntable
Here's a "How To" on how I built a custom N scale 8" manual turntable.
I posted this as part of my Free-moN Staging Yard construction thread, but thought it'd be good to establish as its own thread for comments, search and archiving purposes.
N scale progress report
I finally got around to posting a couple progress pictures of my layout. I'm home from college over the summer and decided to finally start on a model railroad.
Basic Info:
N Scale
late 50's PRR
Freelanced
3'x6'
I adapted Rick Van Laar's track plan, found in the Feburary 2011 issue of Model railroader, to N scale. and added a few extra sidings for more switching potential.
Experience with a Bridge from Campbell
Has anyone any personal experience with the 125' double track truss bridge from Cambell Scale Models?
Ideally I'd like to know if it looks like a metal bridge when assembled and painted.
I'm looking for a double track truss bridge, and I've had personal experience with the Walthers. I'd prefer another model if possible (and I haven't ruled out scratch building).
Thanks!
Cork Roadbed
Has anyone heard anything about when Midwest's cork roadbed will be available? I had ordered some months ago, but the emails I keep getting from the vendor just tell me it is on back order.
Track Geometry Unit
I recently made this track geometry unit to help me align my N scale code 55 track. I thought other people may be interested in it also as it works very well. I took an N scale truck and glued a nail through the bolster hole using CA glue. I then cut the nail shorter and drilled a hole (part way) in the circular level and made sure it fit on the nail with a snug fit.
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