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Grading on a spur
I want to grade my HO cork roadbed down to benchwork level. I was hoping for 20 inches. What is the shortest distance you have done with the couplers still working properly?

Decaling tips for your lettering projects.
Please check out my latest YouTube video with decal tips on your next lettering project.. Also check out my channel for other model railroad videos at Model Railroad Back Shop on YouTube.
Thanks,
Roger

AR 1 Part 2
OK, before I go back and purchase the other device previously suggested, I'm willing to listen to some suggestions to try and salvage what I have. The AR is supposed to control a Wye from my West Yard back to the main which curves around behind the yard returning Eastbound and thus, changing polarity.
The wiring drops from the main line and the Wye are set up correctly according to the instruction sheet and a drawing from the previous posting responses. Here is my problem:

Frog Juicer
Hello.
At a shortline station, I plan to mount a turntable and various tracks around it.
I want to use Frog Juicer to supply the frogs and turntable but am in doubt about where to connect them and how many to use.
I have attached track plans.

Tweaking Walther's Instant Background Buildings
PLEASE SEE MY LAST POST BELOW. IN SPITE OF MANY GOOD SUGGESTIONS IT BECAME APPARENT THAT REPLACEMENT WITH SOMETHING ELSE WAS EASIER THAN TRYING TO FIX.

Gaps in Trackwork
I'm getting ready to lay some of my staging area track down near my entrance way door swing bridge.
I'm taking a closer look at exactly what I might do for the most immediate gaps in the tracks. I've seen several new products introduced and I know at least one of those would not be applicable as they would not work with my 'sliding connection'.
A couple of days ago I considered placing 'rerailers' on either side of the track gaps.
Diesel locomotive bodywork- what's in there?
Hi All,
I've recently been contemplating some freelanced B-units as part of a very long term project, and I've realised there's a gap in my locomotive knowledge. While I understand the various locomotive body styles (hood unit, cab unit, low/high nose/ full width cab etc) and their advantages and disadvantages, and I understand the major locomotive components, I don't actually know how they need to be arranged within the bodywork.

Last weekend in Raleigh, NC - Lots of short videos to share
Good evening all,Last weekend, I was able to bring modules to set up with the Sipping and Switching Society of North Carolina in Raleigh, NC. Following the state established safety protocols, a large ( 132' x 142' ) layout was unloaded, assembled, and declared operational in 6 hours. (edit - move large graphic to new post)
Respectfully,
Tim Moran Akron, OH
Deep module with one track and bridge
I have finished building a frame for my new module that is an addition to my existing branch line terminus.
It will have a 42" radius that will someday join another module.
This is the look I am going for in regards to an inlet with the tide out.
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