Recent content by joefryfry

I had tortoise switch machines in HO, but then again I never had a yard. I want to use ground throws on my new layout for the yard. Suggestions? I don't care if they aren't the most realistic, I only care that they work well and are reliable. I am using Atlas code 55 #5 turnouts. Do I need to...

I am still working on a track plan that I like and won't lay any track until I am happy with one. But I hope to have all the track and wiring done before baby comes. The rest I plan on doing when I can, hopefully getting up early one day each weekend. People keep saying that with a baby you...

He is adamant about z-scale as he has a scale logging deal he wants to do on a door. I told him good luck, but I would ask the folks at the gauge. Thanks.

Has anyone ever seen a z scale shay or shay type engine? It doesn't even have to have an engine. A friend wants to make a diorama, and he doesn't care if the engine operates. Thanks.

I told you it was awesome!

I have all my HO stuff still. Debating whether or not sell it all and commit to N gauge forever. All three of those engines are Atlas Master Gold (DCC with sound). Not sure if I should go to the HO forum and offer it there first or go to Ebay.

You should be able to see it now. Bear with me as I learn what I'm doing around here. Thanks.

The link to the you tube video is up now. It was so worth the wait, what a video! Make sure you have da sound on. I'll be putting up videos of my new N-gauge layout after there is some substance to it, in about 10 years. I thank you in advance for your patience.

You're going to be soo000 disappointed, ha!

I don't know how long it takes You Tube to approve a video. Can I upload them here? Not sure. For the video, you may have your whole seat to sit in, but you'll only need the edge, it's awesome.

Phase II. You can almost hear the trains coming now!!

Phase I of the Waynesburg Southern, a mini empire! The dogs are excited.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXvk5acSoIk Here's a link to my HO layout that I had to tear down, the only one of 3 HO layouts that I was happy with. I'm a novice. Link may not work until youtube allows it.

That back left corner is going to be a helix. I am going to test build one and run a train first before I ever make a final plan. If it don't work, no helix then. It will also be under a mountain, so will the other corner. The wall they will be against isn't a load bearing wall and on the...

Here's a sketch of what I've come up with so far. I still have plenty of thinking and planning to do, so this is preliminary. I'm not into operations, but plan to learn more about it. Any good web pages with info on operation? I know nothing about it. Thanks.