Trackwork
Setting Goals - 21 Weeks / Week 3
Week 2 - 20 weeks remaining
Week 3 - Finishing trackwork
Week 4 - Continue working on Week 3 stuff (eat too much and cycle while the sun is shining!)
Building model trains is, and has been, a lifelong passion.
By definition my hobby is a pastime and not done for income or to please anyone other than myself. That sounds selfish and self centered but really true.
On the other hand I really love to share my efforts with those who understand. This forum has been that community.
How do trains stay on the rails in a curved section of track?
I found this in a Popular Mechanics article that I happened upon on the Internet.
If you search YouTube for stable rollers you can get to the video directly again.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a25581/science-behind-train-trac...
I found it very interesting indeed. For me, "Goes to show that you don't know what you don't know!"
Nick
TORTOISE SWITCH MACHINES FOR N-SCALE TURNOUTS?
I am planning on using Tortoise switch machines on my n-scale layout. I have watched a number of videos and read a bit about them, and they seem straight forward.
One question, though. Are there Tortoise switch machines made specifically for N-Scale? Are they "one-size-fits-all"?
I ask because it seems that you would need to consider the throw distance for an N-Scale turnout, and make adjustments for that in the Tortoise set-up. It appears no such adjustment is needed for HO-scale.
Tie Rack Jigs and Curved Track Arrangements
Im underway preparing and laying some sections of track on my logging line. My TOMA sawmill module will have all hand laid code 55.
Over the years i have hand laid small segments of straight track. No problem there but now im starting to tackle smooth flowing cuves for a realistic look.
My question is to anyone hand laying: How are you laying out ties on curves?
Need help with building a siding
I need help. I'm installing my first permanent layout and I am making two tracks. The first is simply an outer loop around the table, while the inside is to have a siding and adjacent coal dumping station. The issue is, I cant get the turnout to run parallel to the track. the switches I am using (Atlas Mark IV #6) do not have a turnout radius tight enough to make it run parallel. How can I fix this? If there is a type of track or curve that can correct this please let me know. Any help is appreciated.
Single point switch?
Hi All, has anyone here built single point switches( common on trolley or interurban lines). The CCT had some here and there and I'd like to build some at my "Shops" scene. The moving point appears to be on the outside of the curve pushing on the face of the wheel flange instead of on the inside of the curve pushing on the back of the wheel flange. The throw handle looks like a short lever near the point, just outside the rails. What I'm trying to figure out is the geometry and design of the non moving point side of the turnout.
Need help creating sidings.
Hello everyone,
I'm currently building my first permanent layout. I am going to have two tracks, the inner is going to have a siding running the length of the table, parallel to the main line. However, When I bought my switches, (Atlas Mark IV #6's) I found that I can't get the turnout section to run parallel to my track. Is there a special piece that I need to make it do this? Or do I just need to buy different turnouts? Thanks for any help.
Lots of progress on the Office Park Zone
I have managed to get quite a few little tasks done on the layout over the last few days. I painted all the ties, cut out and painted the paved areas for the Latex and Lumber Distributors, painted the road surface, and made some lumber loads. More details and pictures in a following post.
Craig
Turning Track Work into Fascia Panels...
This afternoon & evening has been spent trying to get the physical track work design from the layout onto a fascia panel that flows, makes sense and incorporates all the turnouts so that it will function properly...
Below are the segments of track work that needed to be added to the fascia panel for Lancaster Junction.
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