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Virtual Mainline on the N&W Pocahontas District
One of the disadvantages of building an HO multi-deck layout in a smaller space is that you end up with a lot of attendant support track. On my 14' x 20' layout I have a staging yard that spans the long side of the layout and 4 separate helices.
When I'm operating solo and switching in the yard, this support track works to my favor because it dramatically increases the length of the mainline continuous loop. If I put a train on the mainline and let it circle at prototype speeds, it passes by only once every 15 to 20 minutes of actual time.
Is 24" Duraflash vinyl flashing still available?
I read the article in MRH from a couple of years ago regarding using vinyl flashing to do coved corners in backdrops. I think that is the way that I would like to go. In that article, the author mentions that he bought a 50' roll of 24" wide Duraflash vinyl product from Home Depot. Checking the HD site today, I see that they only seem to have 14" width rolls. I also Googled my heart out trying to find other sources and other manufacturers and had no luck finding any 24" or even 20" in stock.
Wiring NCE EB-1 Circuit Breakers
I need help in a SIMPLE way to wire the EB-1 circuit breakers into my layout. I am using CVP system and currently have the layout split into 2 districts. I now want to split each district into 3 additional sub districts. I have the boards, looked at the instructions and am confused as how to wire them into the layout the instructions only show how to wire one board into the track, but what about the additional two.
Log Cabin Siding - HO Scale
I am going to be scratch building an HO structure that requires 10" Log Cabin Siding. I'm trying to figure out how to deal with this. Does anyone commercially make Log Cabin Siding? I need a good amount of the stuff...about 220 scale ft., 5 logs in width. I suppose it will be the 3D route if nothing commercially exists.
Thanks for any help and suggestions.
Tom
Tell Tales
To All: Pictured is one of the Tell Tales I made from brass shapes for the HO scale First Coast Model Railroad Society's layout in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Elvin Howland. Yours, Elvin Howlanf/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout.
the Fleet grows
Winter is arriving and so is my fleet of HBM&S GE 70 ton locomotives.
just about done the decals so I can spray with dull coat.
Then to get the hand rails back on and custom pass through walkway on number 8. It will be the same as #7's walkway.
Will there be a 5,6 or 9?
Time will tell.
Tim Schwartz
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Caboose Industries
Hi,
I am just getting track layed for my S scale switching layout. I am stuck on the turnout throws and have found lots of info on Caboose Industries in general. Seems they are popular and do a fine job. I'm looking for info on a specific model (204S) ground throw with tall switch stand. Anyone have any experience with the switch stand type of ground throw?
Thanks for your time,
Jeff
1/2 inch or 3/4 inch plywood?
I am still dreaming of my third layout and have pretty much decided on yet another 4x8 (actually a little bit smaller) based on this design:
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Track detailing after rail is painted
After reading Bill Brillinger's method for painting track and weathering ties I was motivated to get this done on my layout over Thanksgiving Eve and morning. Thanks Bill!
Today and this weekend I plan on drybrushing the ties following an older technique on this forum. I will start with drybrushing a white paint over the top of the ties and us a series other drybrushed colors of washes. Once the ties are finished, what is the best step for adding static grass. Before ballasting or after?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
Robert Gross
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