Trackwork
Rail Type Compatibility
I have a layout that has the older brass track. I want to expand but I am not certain the nickel/silver track is compatible with the brass track. Different friends have different opinions. Any input would be helpful.
Inexpensive PECO Turnout Control From the Fascia
The following Video shows how I control Peco Turnouts from the fascia and how I laid out a new industrial switching area.
Mixing Track Brands
Any issues using micro engineering turnouts with atlas flex track from an operational stand point? Should I use a certain rail joiner?
I have a bunch of atlas flex track and haven't bought the micro engineering turnouts, but I'm thinking about using them instead of getting atlas turnouts.
What do codes mean for HO track ?
TO BING WITH THANKS FOR THE TURNTABLE INFO. I,M NEW TO TRAIN HOBBY SO WHAT DOES THE DIFFERENT CODES FOR TRACK MEAN AND CAN I USE THEM TOGETHER ? ALSO HOW CAN I TELL THEM APART FROM EACH OTHER ? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP C TESNO
Walters NSC well car (3-unit)
I bought a 3 pack of these cars, but there is no drawbar to connect the 3 cars together. Are they supposed to come with one or do I have to get it separately?
There is a coupler on 1 end of 2 of the cars, that's it.
can I put 2 track roundhouse HO on a 2 by 4 layout and what size truntable would I need ?
I have a 4 by 8 setup and want to add 2 track roundhouse to an area 2 by 4. Which would make my layout 10 by 4. this is an Ho setup . being new to trains I need Lots of help. I enjoy building the structures , but no little about trains. or computers . thanks for any help you can give . ctesno
N Scale Layout
I got bored and decided to build a new N scale layout ......reusing most of what I kept over the years.
Benchwork is built by ripping a sheet of 1/2" Birch plywood into 3" wide strips....the sheet I started with was purchased from a local lumber yard that sells quality wood, not the crap that Home Depot or Lowes sells.
The strips are then cut to length for what is needed for a given part..........frames are 2' x 8' with a 1' x 2' tapered section added on 1 end.
Using Reflow Solder techniques to build a Proto:87 Stores frog
On the Office Park zone, I want to use track and turnouts from my existing supply instead of buying a bunch of new track. All of my available Micro Engineering code 70 #6 turnouts will be for the shop layout. That leaves the Shinohara #4 turnouts for the Office Park zone.
Dropping a feeder
A recent thread discussed the need for feeder conduits in foam. The consensus was that permanent conduits are not necessary, but temporary conduits might make the installation go a little faster. Having occasion to add some feeders to the LT&SS, I thought I'd give it a try. Here is what I came up with.
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