Trackwork

Modelling in the Land of Sand

Mon, 2012-01-02 08:19 — NormanW

I suppose I should start with an introduction? I started with trains more years ago than I care to remember, when around age 5 I received an 0 Gauge Hornby clockwork tank engine. A couple of years later this became a Hornby 00 gauge 3 rail layout, then a 2 rail, until I had around age 15, a roster of around a dozen locomotives, all UK outline.

Runaway Loco!

Wed, 2011-12-28 10:44 — David Calhoun

While working to correct track connections for power, I ran into another problem. I have several sections of track working just fine and thought I'd try out the jump power packs I have wired. Here's the scenario and the problem:

Code 70 Switch Problems

Sat, 2011-12-24 06:29 — David Calhoun

Ok, I've got most of the "short" problems solved. However, there is a problem with the code 70 switches not having good steady blade contact and I'm not sure how to solve it. When the engine hits the switch, I can push against the rail with my wood uncoupling stick (to a point the engine hits it) or press down on the ties or the throw bar plastic piece and the rail makes better contact.

BQR Trackwork Completed

Mon, 2011-12-19 09:26 — GLatiak

Trackwork

Well, finally got the last blank spaces on the layout occupied. It has been an interesting process with many changes. Gluing track and roadbed is definitely a mixed bag -- makes for nice, solid connections but taking it up is a delicate process at best. I will keep using a thin layer of DAP transparent latex caulk for any long, curved sections but for general trackwork nails are much easier to work with. Now that a bunch of stuff has been changed my original plan for how to handle power districting is in shambles.

Matte medium removal?

Thu, 2011-12-15 14:21 — Dr Dirt

Hi all,

Question:I need to move ballasted track bonded with matte medium any special(i.e. easy) way to do this?My customer wants to move a switch/spur that has been in place for months.The track can be replaced but I need to save the switch.

Thanks for any help,Dr Dirt

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DCC Shorts

Wed, 2011-12-14 04:21 — David Calhoun

HELP! I have finished the soldering and began to test my layout but have developed a problem. The Digitrak shows a running "o" which indicates a short. However, after trying a number of things, I still have a problem.

Here is the sequence:

1. After installing the programming track and 2 drops on the main line, the test engine ran well.

turntable

Tue, 2011-12-13 17:23 — dowop62

Don't know if this is the right place for this,but here goes. I have a heljan turntable model # 804 is there any way to motorize this thing. if so where can you get the parts and information to do it.

Larry with the freelance Mopac.

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Large O-gauge turntables

Tue, 2011-12-13 17:01 — GG1PRR

What commercial turntables are available to handle large O-gauge engines (33 inches long)?

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US Source for Peco Tracksetta Track Alignment Guides

Tue, 2011-12-13 11:17 — Cascade Bob

Does anyone know of a US source of the Peco Tracksetta track alignment tools/guides? The only sources that I've seen are in the UK. Maybe I've not searched in the right places on-line.

Thanks for your help,

Bob

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Choices

Mon, 2011-12-12 05:34 — David Calhoun

I am looking for some input from those with operating layouts. There are some choices to be made as I go ahead - - I have the option of installing some: A) under the track magnets; B) in track magnets; or C) use a pick tool to uncouple cars on sidings and along the main line at interchange tracks.

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