I was going for lightest possible weight, but if it costs way more to save a few pounds, then, yeah, go thick.
Yes. Extruded foam insulation of any kind is amply rigid, as long as you cross-brace the layout as you've described. A 1/4" x 4 x 8 sheet of...
Some considerations from someone who uses AutoCAD for work. You can use AutoCAD, but you might need to buy a few turnouts and create blocks of...
You may have to separate the body from the chassis. That metal cover (I think) has two metal tabs crimped over the top of the coupler box. Perhaps...
Not familiar with the PM42 but I use the PSX and have had no issues on the home layout. Perhaps they react more quickly and are generally better...
Unfortunately I don't have any photos from my layout to share, but I typically cut the cardboard into 1" wide strips and hot glue them to the...
Directional double main. Loops around a portion of the basement. I like to turn them on and watch them roll occasionally using inside main as...
Perhaps the best course of action is to wait until they are in stock at some of the major online retailers. Then we can determine what the...
I think you have a bad UP5. If all of the other panels work and one does not, then I suspect the panel. I do find it interesting that it's the...
It is a nice looking layout. Seems to operate very smoothly. The overall effect would be improved by painting/weathering/ballasting the track. And...
Based on the attic stair video alone, your bench work will absolutely kick a$$. Seriously like your "toys."
Hope I am not hijacking anything here, but as to the discussion of foam thickness and plywood. The original portion of my layout is 1/4" plywood...
Given that Top Hobby Trains is selling the decoder installation as a service, it is highly unlikely that they will show us how they performed the...
They should merge with a dispensary and call the new store..... The Joint Line. You're welcome. Paul R
What with the price of factory turnouts you almost gotta handlay them if you want to have any money left. Good work so far. Remember, deep,...
The type of couplers on loco and well car may not be the issue. The video shows a bit blurry, but it seems that the crossing is a bit "bumpy." I'd...
Mike, When I lived in Texas, my next door neighbor, who did lots of needle work, actually had her optometrist make a pair of glasses with the...
Well, not to take too much of an issue with this post (to each his or her own, as it were), but the diesels were not "pulling" downhill. They were...
Your matchstick wall looks really great. I suggest that you stain the timbers before the Sculptamold to ensure that they are fully covered front...
Why tear it down at all? Why not use the time between "finishing" this layout - my use of quotes is intentional here, because a layout should...
