I think maybe we are missing the point that Jim Kelly was trying to share, We can use HO scale plans on a 4x8 sheet of plywood and enjoy the...
Thanks for the help. I hadn't thought about where the sand and gravel came from and how that would effect the color. Thanks again for the help.
I have started building my round house. The Walthers' kit has a concrete floor that is very shinny. The foundation is part of the red colored...
I got mine after being on back order for almost 2 years. I too just received it and have not had a chance to take it out of the box. I have been...
Try making an awning frame and then use monocott film from the R/C plane hobby dept. it looks like shrink wrap and will make the awning look just...
Why don't you try a sliding door plunger lock. They are made by Knape& Vogt. part #k984-90-14 This model has 15/32" of travel in and out. You...
This is some of the best information on freight cars I have ever found in a single source. THANK YOU so much for posting all your research...
What's wrong with having bench work at 27" off the floor and 42" for the upper deck? I can set in my chair and reach everything, the grand-kids...
How about Trainboard's own brewery car. I think an old 40' wood refer bill board would add interest to everyone's rolling stock stable. I do think...
NMRA GUAGE If you are using your NMRA track guage, it has a side that will give you the set backs for loading docks and the proper height for them.
No shorts for me I use only Peco track and switches. I took my time laying it and installing the switches.I also use super elevation on all...
another way I too have been collecting N scale locos since the late 60's and 70's. It would cost me a small fortune to convert all of them to...
You might try a product called NO-OX, from Walthers sells it. I have not had to worry about cleaning my track for several months. It takes just a...
I have used the No-Ox with great sucess. It is great to useon the points of switches also. No more having to clean points to get the loco to move...
You can use any masking tape if you back paint the mask edge with the first color before you put on the 2nd color. It seals the tape edge so paint...
True Statement ! The hardest piece of track to lay is the very first, after that the Genie is out of the bottle and your just not going to get it...
Thanks, I hope some one has an idea for me. I lived in Joseph City, just east of Winslow, west of Hollbrook for a about 7 years. I work on the...
Thank You George, I have read this site many times and the double slip switch that they discribe has insolated frogs. All the power is routed thru...
Hi, I have been reading and learning from you all for over a year now. I'm new to the whole thing with DCC. I am building my first large layout in...
