Modeling topic

Layout Mock Up

Sun, 2021-02-07 14:05 — JamesH

Layout design

Having put up some new shelves, which allowed me clear the shelves the layout will live on, I thought I would mock up the layout to see how things looked and have a go at switching a few cars. I only added 1 turnout as all the others I have prewired for attaching to a frog juicer. It was interesting I had planned to have 2 turnouts but as the layout is only planned to be 12 or 13 inches wide (the shelves are 12 inches wide), but with just 1 turnout the layout feels right. If I put another one in I think it would look and feel cramped. Unless I make t

Loaner or Crew Member?

Sun, 2021-02-07 10:52 — James Six

I have a topic here that has long been burning in my mind. That is, are you a "loaner" who prefers to build and operate your layout by yourself, or maybe with one other person, . . . or do you function best when you are with a "crew" of workers and operators???

I have participated in the hobby with both types and after many long years I can with confidence say that I do NOT like operating with a crew. Many of you operate with half a dozen operators or more. I know some of you that won't (can't) operate with less than ten or more operators.

Gaps for rail expansion

Sun, 2021-02-07 08:19 — Deemiorgos

I soldered three sections of code 70 Peco flex track together that make up a 42 in radius curve with an easement.

Where should I put in expansion gaps?

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Tulsa Union Depot Project Update (N-Scale)

Sun, 2021-02-07 07:48 — jmt99atsf

Scenery - Structures

Crash at Crush

Sun, 2021-02-07 07:38 — railandsail

Sent to me the other day,...a staged train wreck with bad consequences

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Atlas track

Sat, 2021-02-06 21:57 — gntom

Has Atlas track gone by the way side? I have been waiting two months to find Atlas track. I am seriously thinking going to Fast Tracks and with Peco I don't understand their angle of the turnout. I am tired of seeing Out of Stock. I am in need of help.

Tom