I was looking for values for Grade Compensation for grade curves and didn't find much definitive. There was a post at http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/221186.aspx (9th post) that had some info I was able to glean what I wanted.

From the information there I was able to figure out the grade compensation seems to be 2784/SCALE * RADIUS -- that is assuming it is in fact a linear calculation.

Can anyone confirm that this equation actually works? The magic number 2784 looks to be the appropriate constant from the info in that post.

It's getting very close to the time for me to start weathering my track.  I have about 1200 ft of visible flex track and 86 visible turnouts.  84 of those are Peco insulfrog #6 or #8 turnouts.  I am starting to theorize the most efficient method for weathering all these turnouts so I watched some videos, read some "how to tutorials".  It looks like most people use strips of tape to cover the points and pivots and then after the spray paint (or airbrush paint) dries they come back and touch up the taped areas with a brush.

I recently acquired both the Walthers Modern Warehouse and the Cold storage Warehouse. I'm trying to come up with s track plan to use both of these large (9x20") structures on a siding or sidings that would look reasonable. Does anyone have any good suggestions or or track layout that they may have done already?

IT may have to be on a peninsula, as it would be a shame to hide the non-rail side of the buildings where the truck docks are.

Marshall

The other day I was at the local WalMart picking up some of my favorite CA and I saw this hanging on a hook near the Locktite.