Just finished ballasting the two mainline on my layout. Photos to follow.
Very nice. I'm green with envy. I have a 2X4 layout was I have no place for a play out. You're sure on the right track, and your scenery will make...
I'll have to try that, sounds like a great idea MK. Thank you sir.
Atlas just called me, you name it, motor's burnt up, a bunch of side rods are missing and other parts are missing. I told him to trash it. I won't...
Atlas called me today. They asked if I had the receipt for the movie, I said no. He said if I had it he's recommend I return it. He, (Wilson),...
MK, boy the alcohol is amazing. Way better than the old soapy water I used to use. This is so much faster and works so well. I sure appreciate...
Started ballasting track today. The double mainline is half done.
Just ordered a second 13 ton climax kit from Randy. I'll have two of each now. I can have two at the layout in the mountains, and two here. Sure...
Thanks MK, ill use the alcohol and I always use an eye dropper to place the alcohol and glue.
It's been a long time since I ballasted track. If I remember I put the ballast down, then wet the ballast with soapy water followed by a 50-50 mix...
I've used 1x4 framing all my life, never had a problem. I have a 4x 8 layout that's at least 20 years old and nothing has moved since my son and I...
I need to build a box to keep my layout in because it will be outside under the patio. Just need to get some plywood and build it. Hoping to keep...
I have sure been enjoying my little logging layout. I decided I'm going to ballast the track. I have everything I need to do it. Just been playing...
The bigger scales, like HO are very nice. My wife won't let me have a layout in her stinking house. I have an 8x8 shed in the back yard, and I...
Yes, it was a Bachman all right. I tried to talk to them about it. Didn't get anywhere, now I have an Atlas, broken down, sent to Atlas. Have...
Randy sent me a pine number for Atlas and I was able to talk to a guy and they'll repair it, So tomorrow I'm shipping it to them.
The following is the website I was given for repair work by Atlas, http://shop.atlases.com/t-warranty.asp I've tried to get in twice, but I...
Went back and I'd missed the,"needs repair," statement. I messed up, my fault. The delrin piece that holds the front truck is broken. Tried to get...
I guess I need to find a piece of metal to attach the front truck to the frame. Found out I can't return the locomotive. I just lost my money.
Well I got my 4-4-0 in the mail today. Opened the box and took it out to test run it. The front trucks fell on the floor. Can't figure out how...
