Good to see you back! You have a great attitude in the face of "age-related adversity", one that will serve you well. Onwards!
GP-7 or -9 with DCC and sound (prolly an AB set, unpowered B unit with the speaker), CB&Q
Looking REALLY good! You've made a lot of progress. Please do keep posting to keep us all up to date (and inspired!)
Thanks! Both layouts were built with the intention of their being able to be moved. The second layout (smaller) has backdrops mounted on...
Here are pics from the 4th layout. Again, use whatever strikes your fancy: Layout 4-197 by Bookbear1 posted May 30, 2022 at 8:32 PM Layout 4-196...
I don't know how many you want or need. I've built four layouts over the years, 1st and 3rd have been sold, I still have the 2nd and 4th. These...
Bookbear1 Mark Williams Williams_Mark_SRSec6Rep by Bookbear1 posted May 30, 2022 at 8:16 PM
I, too, have done a number of these over the years (4 layouts). I find them easy to put together, and they are amenable to kit-bashing. the seam...
O, VERY nice! I like how you made use of a second room using a hole in the wall tunnel.
And a beautiful job on the house, too!
This comes closest to the Kato ballast, but is not an exact match. As long as you are not trying to match a section of track you have ballasted...
I have had good success with Liquid Nails for larger pieces (and use a piece of stiff cardboard or disposable spatula to spread), DAP caulk for...
Oooooh.... nice layout!
Yes, easy to assemble, though in my experience, the thickness of the plastic used is thinner than the DPM offerings. If you will be lighting your...
You aren't a glutton for punishment, you just have big dreams! Ones involving masochism, but still.....:D Good luck and keep us posted! Mark