There's a video on Youtube on removing body shells from model railroad locomotives.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJw8lU4zN9k
You don't need to incline the track to have a river and bridge. Just lay the track on extruded polystyrene insulation board and cut out the river...
I'm currently building my first layout using 3 HCD's, so here's my 2 cents. I had some HCD's that I was using for a temp slot car table a few...
I'm curently less than one year in the hobby but am already planning future expansion. When I eventually build my around the basement empire with...
I'm using Atlas n True Track for my first layout and I am happy with it. But I agree with you, Atlas should have used code 55 instead of 65, this...
I only have 40 so far, so I will keep them all. They are all modern era mixed freight cars still in service today.:cool:
Did you consider an around the room double deck, but no peninsula? This would give you a long mainline and still have plenty of room for operators...
I'm modeling modern era CSX so my roster for now is, 1-GP15-1, 2-GP38-2, 2-SD60, 2-SD70ACe, and 2-ES44DC.
I only have 7 so far, so I get to keep all of them.:cool:
I'm just a beginner myself and currently working on my first "real" layout, and I understand your state of track plan limbo. You state you have 2...
You said your going to use a few HCD's for your layout. If you just glue/screw 1X4's edge to edge for the legs, how will you bolt the HCD's...
Looks like you have a well thought out plan. If you have the space available and want to include all your givens, an extension will give you room...
Your plan is similar to mine. If a residence change is in the foreseeable future, build modules for easy transport and expansion of your layout....
I agree with most of the replies above. If you plan to join a club, stick with the popular standards, if you just want easy expandability and...
That's a nice size bridge for such a small layout.
I read somewhere that a feeder every 8 feet of track should suffice. But if I was building a large permanent layout using flex track, I would...
What's the point of having a double mainline all the way around except the lower left side of the layout? This eliminates 2 train continuous running.
My variation of the Carolina Central. Just extended the oval into an L shape.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
I'm a beginner myself, and initially this hobby can be overwhelming when you consider all the skills needed. Some basic carpentry skills and tools...
I model modern era CSX, so when i'm running locomotives with late 80's early 90's paint schemes I will also run a caboose.[ATTACH]
