Trackwork
Special Bridge/Tunnel Project
Special Tunnel Project
I have built my helix structure external to my train shed,...
What Manufacturer of Track is Best for New Layouts
I'm in the process of building a new layout using Micro Engineering Code 83 Track. But, I have some questions about my choice.
Best prototypical diamonds (track)?
I'm looking for suggestions on the most proto-accurate diamonds available. It seems like most that I've seen are in that same aesthetic category as Atlas or at best Shinohara/Peco.
But there's gotta be something out there in the Micro Engineering sort of proto-accuracy stratosphere.
"Right...?" he asked the experts, hesitantly.
Chuck G.
EDO Trains
Soldering rails above foamboard
I recently started a 4/8 layout after many years of interest and having a few locos and a bunch of rolling stock put away. So I made the bench work, put on some 1/2 in plywood and added 2 in. foam board. Laid my track on foam roadbed, did some neat scenery etc. now I’ve realized that I have a problem not having a long enough drill bit to put my feeder wires through to solder the track. Am I going to have to tear it all apart and start over with the track and roadbed just on the plywood? Any ideas are much appreciated
Laying Ballast -The Easy Way
Ballasting the tracks can bring that all important finished look to any model railroad. Many readers on this site already have their own technique for this, but not everyone is an expert. So for everyone else, who is just learning, here is how I have refined this simple but daunting (if you've not done it before) landscape skill.
Phishing Fraud ALERT Springfield Show Accommodations
URGENT! Someone is calling, saying they are from Comfort Inns and they are having computer problems with the reservation system for the 26 the and 27th. To keep your reservation they need you to give them your credit card number for verification. HANG UP!
Follow the Amhurst Sponsor logo go to Accommodations get the hotel number and call them. They are aware of the phishing. They will give you the police number to report the call. They will not ask for your CC number. If you gave out CC number call your card provider.
White Deer & Loganton Layout Plan/Build - Pennsylvania Narrow Gauge c.1910
Hey, Gang. Thought I'd start a new blog for the construction of what I'm initially calling A Full Day of Trains at Loganton.
My rambling, 11-page (so far!) blog on prototype research, historical context, and developing some potential layouts is over at https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/34770. Take a look for some of the background on this and other (hopefully future!) layouts. I'm not done with all the information there, but thought it would be good to break out and start something fresh for what I'm actually going to build.
Rail connecters look fairly ugly
Rail connecters look fairly ugly and shouldnt be in highlighted showcase areas. Does anyone have a suggested workround or other option so it's not seen. Most places you get away with it. After spending a lot of time getting my ties right I got this big ugly metal thing sitting in prime view. Please help. James B
Expansion/Contraction of Foamcore
What are the expansion/contraction properties of a good foamcore product?
I assume you have lots of experience with that 3A product you use most extensively, Prof Klyzlr??
I am wondering about attaching my track directly to a 3/16" thick foamcore that would cover the entire surface of my 3/4" plywood deck, then using a sharp razor to cut out various shapes under certain structures and scenic areas that it might be desirable to remove as an entity to temporarily work on in a more open environment.
Shouda done this the first time
Having purchased the full version of Atlas Track Planning, I discovered to my surprise, that you can print out your track plan full size. Long as your bench work dimensions are accurate, you will get a very accurate track plan. And so I did. And so it is.
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