Patience is a virtue! Take your time, be sure to look for and at used equipment, and don't feel stressed out about getting everything you want...
Code 80 versus code 55 As others have pointed out, you can achieve satisfactory results with either approach, and with either one you can also...
Finishing the attic area As others have mentioned, do it right. Make sure you run a suitable electric service up there (not just a connection to...
Excursion cars These sure would look nice on that layout being (re)built by the local railroad museum in Mentor at the old Towmotor plant. Those...
Rail sizes It would sure seem to me that, given the small size of "N" scale, smooth operation would be worth way more than trying to get the rail...
I haven't found this information anywhere else using the thread search function. If it does exist somewhere, I apologize for starting a new...
Solder Types For electronics wiring of any type, you should ALWAYS use a good rosin-core solder. NEVER use any kind of flux, as it will corrode...
New Number Boards As a follow-on to what others have noted, it's not too hard to remove the factory-painted numbers. If you want the number...
Supply voltage and DCC decoders As others have mentioned 15VDC should be about the maximum for supply voltage. Many of the better DC power...
Another couple of ideas would be sawdust from a lumber mill, although that was often burned locally, or wood chips used for paper making. Grain...
Momentum and Brake Features Most transistorized (or electronic) throttles with momentum and brake features have a very large capacitor in the...
Welcome! Welcome, Tatsu. The case work is very impressive indeed! With that style layout, I would choose the structure pieces carefully, as it...
Synthetic Lubricants While the use of synthetic ATF may be fine, and other forms of lubricants may be fine, I guess I'm not willing to take a...
Very nice looking, Bob. It reminds me somewhat of the old Milwaukee Road depot in downtown Minneapolis which has been "repurposed". The old...
Awesome benchwork quality Mark, I think your idea of putting the whole thing on casters is a great idea! As mentioned by others, make sure it's...
Hoarding or Preserving for Future Use? The challenge we all face with our model railroad stuff is trying to be realistic when deciding what we...
Early Geeps I, too, would love to see more Geeps available, as they are prefect for the era I model. And, I think Atlas can use the competition,...
Small layout benchwork I, too needed a small, easily portable layout due to frequent relocation for work. I opted to use 1/4in. Lauan plywood...
Dust control in the garage I'll second the ideas others have voiced regarding sealing the concrete floor. Even if the garage has been up for...
WD-40, solvent cleaners, and rolling stock One more caution to consider in using WD-40 or similar solvent-based products - they are...
