Modeling topic

How important are easements into curves?

Wed, 2013-10-30 16:15 — ErieMan47

I am building an HO around-the-wall layout in a small space. I have 5.5 feet by 12 feet available and I plan on operating a wide range of diesel era equipment, including 85' passenger cars. No long steam locos. So, I am planning on using radius 30 curves, which are the largest I can fit into the space. The layout is basically an oval, with a lift-out at one end to allow access to the center viewing area. Various sidings and a small yard are located in the inside of the oval, as well as a reversing loop (I hope).

Operational concept of "Industry Ave"

Wed, 2013-10-30 12:49 — engineer

Layout design

I already presented the first two modules of the modular switching layout "Industry Ave" (http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/13976). The goal was to get an industrial layout focused on switching. But my concern was - will this become boring after some time? After serving some industries everytime the same way with the same moves?

In my concept - and now realization - the modules can easily be rearranged. There will be the same industries, but the moves to serve them will change everytime.

Richlawn RR V2 - Track laying - Buck ain't happy!

Wed, 2013-10-30 12:47 — rickwade

Trackwork

The track team is rounding the curve by Buck & Loretta's place and it's going well......except for the local interference. The foreman was stopped in his tracks by the sudden appearance of a local resident, Buck who gave him an earful! It seems that Buck is none too happy about the railroad and construction near his "lovely" home.

Old equipment worth using?

Wed, 2013-10-30 10:55 — RRDan

I am returning to the hobby after 20 years or so. My layout has really old Atlas custom line turnouts ( stamped points) all code 100 NS, and really old Athearn engines. Block cab control of course.

All the new stuff seems so high priced ( old guy talking); is it worthwhile trying to get my old stuff to run reliably, or should I scrap it and go on to something newer? I realize that ultimately I need to make some choices, but are other folks still using 30 year old equipment successfully ?

NWDan

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TAPP truck modifications?

Wed, 2013-10-30 09:55 — kirkifer

Gang,

I was going through my junk box and found a couple of trucks made by TAPP. I seem to recall that these trucks are the ones that came on a Front Range Products GP7. I have never used them and apparently, they do not run very well, what a surprise... These FRPs came with Mashima motors but poorly running trucks. Sad, because the truck sideframes are some of the most detailed ones I have seen, especially considering they were last produced about 15 yrs ago.

Wolf Valley RR Engine Service area

Wed, 2013-10-30 07:53 — Allan66

Hoping for some better ideas than what I came up with here. I'm hoping to incorporate a Hostler job on my layout and would like to have the best operational service area possible in the space I have. This is my design that I currently have sketched out. The two outside rails are permanent and cannot be move as well as the yard ladder. Everything from the switch leading into the Service area is fair game including structures. If you would like to draw any ideas on XtrKCad let me know and I will send you the file if you like.

Thanks for any and all comments!!!

Help with terminology

Tue, 2013-10-29 10:01 — Bob Langer

Working with the Maintain Schedule section of Easy Model Railroad Inventory I see I need to add some filters. The list of cars on a train, the lower list box, needs to have 2 filters added to the Maintain Schedule window. But I need help to make sure I use the correct terminology.