If you have JMRI software connected to you DCC system, look at the slots and see if there is a slot with the same address set to 1. If you don't...
Haven't heard that and I hang out on the Digitrax User group on Yahoo. I suspect support for Duplex, Simplex and IR will go away under time. I...
Using foggy memories from about 15 years ago, the installation procedure should go something like this: 1. Place spring in coupler pocket so that...
To help control the warpage, you should consider painting all of the benchwork. I have painted mine black to help make it disappear. Glenn
Paul, Thanks for the delivery schedule update. I really need some #7 right-hand turnouts as I am having a failure of the points rail. I have...
Roger, Another interesting shot. Glad the depot was preserved. Thank you for posting! Glenn
Great Pics, Roger! I always enjoy them. Glenn
I understand a Big Boy will go around a 287' (20 degree)radius curve (21.5" radius in N scale) but only at DEAD slow speed. Mainline curves are...
Jim, Good start on your givens and druthers. What about your standards? mainline radius, minimum radius, turnout sizes, track rail height,...
During Chinese New Year all of the factories shut down for about 4 weeks. It is a heavy travel period as people go home. Glenn
Coupler pocket to back of cab ---51'6" Center of pilot wheel to center of trailing wheel --- 41' Centerline #1 driver to Centerline #2 driver ---...
I started in N scale in '69 and used Atlas track. In the mid 70's, I started using Peco long turnouts because I wanted something larger that the...
Jerry, Congratulations on getting married!!!!!!! Are there any Omitrax RR's along the Gulf Coast? Glenn
Jerry, about 60' more mainline than when I left Odenville. Still struggling to fill out the ops group, so I am not motivated to build the 2...
Jerry, I like the new engine. I'm sorry I'm not still close enough to have it visit the WC&W RR. Glenn
Paul, I use to buy 6pdt and 11pst rotary switches at radio shack 20+ years ago. I don't know if they still sell them or not. If you are only...
Jerry, I enjoyed the video! Thanks for posting it. I tried to railfan the line years ago. I can now see why I was not very successful, only 1...
Average train length - Locals 8 cars, Thru Freights 8 - 10 cars, Coal Drag up to 16 cars. Mainline length - currently 160' Layout square footage -...
Brad, If it is a short distance and there is not a town or other operating area along the aisle, the 24" aisle will probably be okay. If your...
1st N scale layout: 5' x 8' continuous run 2nd layout: 11' x 8' point to point, 12" to 16" wide, 2 operators 3rd layout: portable 6'8" x 16'...
