Trackwork
On30 Track & Turnouts
I have a 2' x 6' module to start which I can modify to 30" x6' and want to try my hand at On30. What track & turnouts are best for this I will be using an modified 90' turntable for turn around. I have made fast tracks in the past on HO and used magnets for ease of routing with ME flextrack. I think PECO is another alternative, which do you prefer ? It will be a simple track plan on this module. No track plan at this time. Thanks for any advise, Zeke
Logging Locos & Minimum Radius Curves
In general the many real life logging locos could negotiate some pretty rough track, and I imagine some pretty tight turns.
What will our models do? What sort of minimum radius turns will our HO logging locos negotiate?
Sounds of Silence continuing with new ...
With sounds being a feature of the new trains coming out, we/I need to be focused on reducing the noise from train running. I've picked my roadbed (synthetic felt soundboard) which is extremely quite but trying to find the best glue for the Ballast.
Here I'm beveling the edges for the roadbed
Flex Track Preparation
What's the state of the art in preparation of flex track for realistic appearance? I'm thinking spray track grey or brown, then detail paint individual sleepers/ties. Then lay track and paint rail (rail brown) with a paint pen then further weathering.
Is there a good guide in a mag or online?
Mark in Melbourne
Rail joiner installation tool
Hi Guys:
Having just slit my finger open installing track joiners, I am not looking for a tool to install the little things. I thought I saw one one time that was 3 way, held the joiner and gave you a surface to push on, but dont know where I found it
Thanks for the help
TIM
cleaning track
Hi Folks;
Seem to be developing a problem here -- probably related to the current high humidity in the area. My trackwork seems to be getting dirty quite rapidly -- to the point that locomotives wont run properly. I have a mix of atlas and Microengineering track. Ive been using a chunk of masonite to clean it but I'm wondering if thats appropriate, is there a preventative?
Thanks
TIM
Hand Laid Turnouts and controlling solder
Hi Folks:
Much thanks to all who came to my rescue when I had troubles getting my hand laid turnouts going. I SEEM to be making progress on that front, but have come to a technique issue.
LGB track question...
Quick question about LGB track...
Is it all mostly compatible with each other?
For instance, I have a half oval of Bachmann G track... if I bought LGB track from eBay would the two be compatible? Or are the connections different? I have two Bachmann sets that I've never been able to test, because I only have that half oval, and have been considering putting up an oval of track, and seeing if these locos even work.
Adhesives
The thread as to the merits of various adhesives relative to trackwork is, as are most posts, very interesting.
As to an adhesive to be used for securing ballast, the Mod Podge vs Matte Medium suggests Matte Medium is the preferred option. In turn, that prompts me to ask is there a difference between Scenic Express' offerings of Matte Medium vs Liquitex Matte Medium?
Thanks and regards,
Bart
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