https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypeOKJH0HZo&t=19s

As always, thanks for watching and God bless!!

Much as I hate to say this, an unexpected upcoming job change and impending move means I have to dismantle my current N&W Pocahontas layout. This layout had a much shorter life span than I was expecting. I began building it in Nov of 2014 and was hoping it would stay with me well into retirement years, but alas that will not be the case.

Just recently bout a used Spectrum steam DCC loco, however the chuffing speed does not match the loco actual speed...throttle at 28 sound matches, but actual speed is slower...I use NCE and have never programed sounds speed etc..Any assist or advice always appreciated.  

I have built a few hand-laid turnouts that work very well, using PCB ties and MicroEngineering Code 83 rail. THe plan is to add the MT. Albert Scale Lumber ties next.

What's the best way to go about coloring the ties? I have heard people talk about stain, which is pretty easy to do. And should I do it BEFORE I glue them to the underside of the rails, or after? Knowing how impermeable BARGE cement is, it seems like I'd need to stain them all BEFORE gluing, otherwise the stain will not penetrate the areas with glue.