So, I was just checking out my Scenic Express Father's day special email and noted that Noch, Heki and Grasstech were all on sale.

They also generally all talked about recent improvements to the products and they each have a slightly different design.

It made me wonder has there been a recent review of the current models of these products? Preferably on MRH, but I'd take anywhere. 

Google, both generally and the site search suggest not. Lots of threads on making your own. Which is great, but I'm curious on the commercial products.

I'd appreciate watching a clinic demonstrating the creation of photo etched detail parts for diesels. Something that took us through the process of image creation, processing, scaling through the production of a finished piece.

It seems that with better tooling and 3d printing this may become a process that falls in the shadows but I believe still is relevant.

What would be the chance of someone being able to produce this?

Regards,

Dan

I have recently started ballasting my layout, and since I added the ballast, I have had a problem with current seeping between the rails. I have measured the resistance, and instead of getting an open circuit reading between the rails, I seem to get a very high resistance, but enough to have blown my Roco DCC command station. 

I am using normal pva wood glue, thinned down 50/50 with water and ballast products that is available in South Africa. 

Would like to hear if anyone else has experienced similar problems and what can be done to fix it.