Trackwork
In search of the perfect ties
Work is progressing on my Milan branch of the IAIS. I’ve been laying roadbed and testing different approaches for tie distress and staining. Take a look at the images with captions in the next post.
Scott Thornton
Modeling the Milan branch of the Iowa Interstate
http://www.iaisrailfans.org/gallery/STMilanBranch
Hand Laying Track
Hey every one. Here is a video that I quickly put together on how I hand lay my straight track.
Not the best video but that's another hobby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI4AeNu2HHU
Boxcar_will
SCARM Train Layout Software v.0.9.28
The new SCARM v. 0.9.28 is ready and published, coming with new & updated track libraries and many improvements. Read more details about it here:
SCARM Model Railroad Designer 0.9.28 Released
Hope you will like it 
Mixy
Announcing HO Code 55 and Code 70 Joint Bars from PDC!
Laser Cut Code 55 and Code 70 Joint Bars in HO Scale.
These Code 55 and Code 70 sets range from 92 to 244 pieces and come with or without bolt details.
The sets with open bolt holes are perfect for your supply yard or MOW train.
Each set retails for $15.50 US. with free shipping in the USA and Canada.
Farewell inglenook
Now that my inglenook is functional, Im looking for some scenery ideas such as grass, weeds, etc. My base scenery or as I like to call it my blank canvas is ready.
As much as I like weeds on sidings, I'm thinking of a dirt and mud look.
Are the results worth the effort?
I've been working on the trackwork for a 4' module and I've spend close to 8 hours weathering the track, and I'm not finished yet! I'm just looking for a little validation that all of the effort is worth the outcome.
One thing I will not continue doing is adding joint bars. Even with adding rust to them before applying chalk, they are invisible.
Bachmann dcc turnouts
I have a Bachmann starter set equipped with the Dynamis controller and a dcc turnout. I cannot get this turnout to respond or program in the accessory position. I have decided that these things are not worth the effort and I will go with remote and manual turnouts. Does anyone have any success with dcc turnouts?
Electrical Gap on Curve
Whenever planning electrical gaps on my layout I have always tried to have those occur on straight sections of track. However, on the current layout I'm building I have one or two spots where I would like to have an electrical gap on a curve, including one on a hidden helix. Normally on curves I solder my metal rail joiners so I have a nice smooth rail with no kinks. I'm worried that the plastic rail joiner I use at electrical gaps won't be strong enough to keep the curved rail aligned properly.
End of Track
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what a prototype railroad would use to indicate the "end of the line". Say like in a staging area or such. Something that keeps the rolling stock or locos from running off the track. Around here I can't think of an area to go look at. I am also trying to find it for the 1920-40 era.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
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