In planning my first layout, I've committed myself to sticking with true-scale grades, with nothing to exceed 2%. The problem with that, in the...
Stopped by the former Southern Railway depot in Saluda, NC today and found a static Z Scale model of the famous (and now inactive) Saluda Grade...
I have my first Z-scale layout planned, and I'd like to include an elevated section. I've read about all the issues regarding keeping grades to...
Sometimes a very stiff climb can be reduced by splitting the difference. In this example, an exaggerated difference in elevation between the...
A road from the edge of the layout to the intersection with Beaver Street in Moose Bay. The station is the Walthers YMCA kit, bashed a bit....
Completed scratchbuilt cantilever grade crossing signal in N scale. This signal is positioned on a 90 degree curve in the highway at the bottom of...
Completed scratchbuilt cantilever grade crossing signal in N scale, as viewed from coming down the hill.
Completed scratchbuilt cantilever grade crossing signal in N scale, as viewed from accross tracks.
The start of a scratchbuilt cantilever grade crossing signal in N scale made out of brass. This signal will be positioned on a 90 degree curve in...
For smooth operation, especially with steep grades, a transition is needed between level areas and the grade itself. This transition should be of...
Wooden Grade Crossing
Illuminated NJI Grade Crossing Signal mounted on layout. A wire is attached to the counterweight and animates the gate via a Grade Crossing Pro...
Scratchbuilt double-headed grade crossing signal on the left, stock NJI gated signal on the right (animated by LogicRail Grade Crossing Pro and a...
