I am planning on using Dan Crowley's method. I don't think the throw bar up turned will be that bad, and the price is cheap, cheap. But that is...
Mark, this looks great!
Mike, I just read through this thread. All I can say is WOW! thank you so much for sharing. I have built about 5 #8 n scale turnouts using the...
Awesome idea. I made the switch from unitrack to code 55, simply do to eventual total cost of the turnouts I was looking to use. Now I may be able...
I just had a thought, as I am still working on my layout design. When I use a published design, from either the web or a magazine, as part of my...
Wow thanks for the replies, I think I will look for Iain's book at the LHS. In the meantime I will look to frankenstien a few good ideas I have,...
My wife has granted me trackage rights completely around our basement. So I can now plan a phased expansion beyond what I had thought would be my...
Wow, nice job! Both plans are very nice! Version 2.0 looks like a single track Bend track system. Did you intend to make it completely modular,...
Matt, I like this latest version, and I may steal, err borrow some you ideas for myself. However, I think your staging tracks end in your duck...
Your bench work looks awesome. I hope you and your grandson enjoy the layout. I look forward to seeing it progress. Steve
I too (or three?) would get rid of the transfer table. I like your design and think you will find it enjoyable. Now if you want and can, you could...
Uhh, I know I should post in this thread. But I don't know. Do I want a long rambling post? Or a short coherrant one? Or one with lots of bullet...
1) I have a basic question, that I really should know the answer to. Why type of oil should I use lubricate my Kato Locos? I have a couple that...
Thanks everyone for the fast replies. I think I will complete this layout with my unitrack and when I do expand my empire, then I will look at...
From Unitrack to code 55 trackage I have begun to build my own N scale version of the Wisconsin Southern layout that MR did a series on in the...
I'm doing a little research to decide whether or not to go with codee 55 on my nest layout. Currently I am using unitrack on a modified version or...
So would my kato cw44-9's run well on code 55 track? I understand that I would have to re-wheel my cars to low profile wheel sets and could handle...
KB, Wow what a great job you did. Thanks so much for sharing your work. Keep posting those fantastic pics! Congrats on a job more than well done!...
