Trackwork
Turntable Help Wanted
I have begun assembly of a Heljan #804 turntable kit. I am not motorizing it, but suspect that the "extra parts" that are not marked may be required for that. The instructions don't say anything. Most are discs and there is some string in the package with the wipers for power. I have no idea how to use any of this stuff.
I have assembled the turntable to the point of attaching part D to C and the whole assembly moves freely as per the warnings. Next, according to the instructions involves the wires, sleeves and wipers.
WIP Update.
Started laying some of the scenery over the weekend. Intermodal scene is beginning to blend into my Trenton Subdivision in N Scale. Tracks are ballasted with some low growing weeds starting to creep on the edges of the right of way. Oily-black weathering powder along the tracks, heavier between the rails.
Help identifying Scale - track is just less than HO width (.625")
I came across some model freight trains of my late father. wheel width is a little too narrow to run on HO, but I found track that they do match, and it is just less than the HO width of .625 (see pic). I checked web and can't find a standard scale/gauge that matches. Any suggestions?
As always, thanks in advance for review and comment. This is a very helpful forum for newbie like me
On30 code 100 rail.
I have an HO layout that used Code 100 rail. In a new layout that I am considering, I would salvage as much code 100 rail from my current layout as I can to use in the On30 layout.
What's on your workbench - June 2020
A new month with new projects. Let's see what you have!
My latest: A Westerfield ATSF Bx-13 boxcar with some additional wood weathering to go. With the virus and social plans on hold for the summer, it's a great time to build out all of your kits collecting dust!
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