Trackwork

Cork roadbed revisited..............

Fri, 2021-05-28 13:22 — herronp

................from a topic thread of a number of weeks ago. I had espoused using rolled cork cut with a chop saw and put down with water based contact cement. A number of folks were concerned about the lack of a beveled edge and the thinness of the cork.

Here's a few pictures of freshly ballasted track (O scale, code 100 rail) from my layout.

First Run on my Layout!

Sat, 2021-05-22 04:52 — DHfan73

I've finally completed the first section of track on my layout. Below is a video of the first "official" train to run. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/SVsQcwPACXI

Double-crossover wiring

Modratec WIT component sought

Tue, 2021-05-11 05:50 — GLatiak

Trackwork

In building the BQR-v1, I used a beautiful lever frame made by Modratec in Australia. All nicely machined brass, it provided a mechanical means to operate the turnouts in my yard. In preparing to move, I removed the WIT components to prevent them going astray. Modratec seems to have gone silent -- a hazard with any small manufacturer in this industry. Other than the lever frame, the nicest component of the system was the adjustable clutch that rode on the piano wire. One screw adjusted the position of the points operating wire and a spring-loaded screw varied the drag on the piano wire.

HO Scale Atlas Turntable Modification Troubles

Mon, 2021-05-10 14:46 — JD5833

Hi all,

I have, for the past several weeks, been in the process of trying add a longer bridge and pit to an Atlas turntable. I have been having problems with the pit and bridge. I messed up the cutting of the pit and it is not exactly circular and the central pivot that the bridge rotates on is not exactly centered, so the bridge is liable to bind as it rotates. I have done my best to fill in the pit to get it circular, but the bridge is still an issue.

Track Cleaning: A new suggestion of how to clean track

Tue, 2021-04-27 06:09 — r_burke1970

Trackwork

A very interesting view on a new way to clean track. Take a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBYxjcTWCB0

Trimming actuator wires on servos

Mon, 2021-04-26 21:54 — Notace

Hi.

Detroit Windsor Connecting Railroad Virtual Video Tour

Mon, 2021-04-26 11:08 — wmcmillan

Hello Everyone, here is a video tour of The Detroit Windsor Connecting Railroad. I have been working on this layout for a few years now. The layout is in my basement approximately 24 by 30 feet. It is 1/29th scale G gauge. Take a look and I'll be posting more specifics in future about the different areas I am working on.