I am having problems with re-working my layout. I have come to think that all I live for on my layout is to re-tool every two months or so. What...
Thanks for the info and web site. I was affraid I would hear somthing of this nature. I will try to figure out exactly what to do and hopefully...
Looks like one sweltering, hot, still summer day. Very nice.
Anyone had to deal with a double slip switch that reverses polarity from one cross-over side to the other? (Like that hasn't happened before...
Other end of the spectrum Now that we have heard from the, "I got power tools group" lol. I have to add this one. Ever have to figure out how...
I would like to see them. There have been a few instances where I had to modify my track plans because I could not find a curved turnout, and I...
I know. He-He-He You do bring up some very valid points though. I did show the section of ties laying flat on a table in the photo, (not...
Spike heads I guess I should have been a bit more clear in the 'grinding' operation. Don't seperate the ties prior to using the drum...
How To cont. First photo shows one set of ties with the railplates removed (top) and one set with railplates intact (lower) Next 2 photos show...
How To: Atlas tie replacement Photo 1 shows tools required Photo 2 shows sliding rail partially removed Photo 3 shows sliding rail removed...
Six ties replaced
Sliping finished single tie under rails
Snipping stationary rail railpltes to free rail
Trimming hyphenated ties on track section
Grinding down railplates
Top railplates removed. Bottom railplates intact.
Atlas flex track liding rail
Sliding rail removed from flex track
Tools required
Fotheringill, I will try. I borrowed my daughters camera and have taken a few shots. I will try to open an account at railimages and put them...
