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    What is the Best N Scale Track?

    What is the Best N Scale Track? Kato or Atlas? Thanks, Greg
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    Is N Scale Kato track good for a layout? Ideas???

    Hello, Is N Scale Kato good track for a N Scale layout? Thanks, Greg
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    I would like to see your N Scale Layout

    Hello, I'm thinking about switching from HO to N scale and want to look at some of N scales small layouts? Please post your layout pictures. Thanks, Greg
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    N Scale vs HO Scale Engines etc...?

    I wanted to know if N Scale layouts are the same as HO Scale layouts minus the size. Are the engines reiable and do they come with DCC Sound decoders? I have a lot of HO scale stuff, but no room. I want to maybe build a small N Scale railroad around 3 to 4 ft by 7 ft. Any answers. Thanks in...
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    What is a good size small N layout ?

    Hello, Looking to build a small N Scale railroad in DCC using either Kato Unitrack or Atlas Code track with roadbed. Any suggestions from anyone? I want to have a coal mine, industrial and small city. Thanks, Greg
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    New to N Scale in DCC

    Hello, Is N Scale just like HO railroading but smaller? Is there any disadvantages of using N Scale railroading? I'm having trouble finding DCC PRR engines? Thanks, Greg
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    New to N Scale Railroading in DCC

    Hello, Is N Scale just like HO railroading but smaller? Is there any disadvantages of using N Scale railroading? I'm having trouble finding DCC PRR engines? Thanks, Greg
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    Questions about N Scale/ I have a HO layout now

    Hello, I am currently taking my HO scale Layout down to make room for my children's play area in a 11 x 13 room off our Rec Room. I'm thinking about either keeping a small section up or just making a portable layout in the room to run some trains. Area I am thinking about keeping is about 3...
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    Any good pics of your HO or N scale Layouts?

    Any good pics of your HO or N Scale layouts? Please post them! Thanks, Greg
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    How is the Scenery coming along? Leave reply, thanks!

    How is my scenery coming along and can I do anything to make it better? Thanks, Greg
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    Best way to put up a scenery paint on the wall? (walthers)

    What is the best way to paste up or put up a Walther scenery print without ruining the curtain drywall and paint? Thanks, Greg Enjoy photos!
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    Best way to weather model cars or houses?

    What is the best way to weather model Railroad cars and structures? I'm trying to use Rubbing Alcohol and India Ink, but it seems to be to runny??? Thanks, Greg
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    Need to know what DCC decoder will go in a Kato GP30?

    Need to know what DCC decoder will go in a Kato GP30? Or can I add a sound decoder? Thanks, Greg
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    Best way to weather engines and cars with a brush?

    Does anyone know the best way to weather Engines and Cars with a brush? Thanks, Greg
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    Need Help, Need good ideas on Scenery & Mountains???

    Hello, I need some good ideas on scenery and mountains. I bought the walthers backdrops and I think I am using them. My layout is a uU-shape layout and only 2 foot wide max. I used foam to do the mountains and sprayed glue on it with some grass. Then I added some bushes trying to model the...
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    What is the best way on adding foilage, etc...?

    I am adding scenery now, like bushes, trees, grass, etc... and want to know how to do it the best way. I purchased Woodland Scenics products and want to add them this week. Colors are Dark Green and Med Green colors. Thanks, Greg
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    My Layout so far, Any Suggestions?

    Hello, This is my Layout and I started building the mountains and added some rocks and added pigaments to the rocks to add color and sealed it with Scenic Spray/Glue. Also adding portals on both entrance to tunnels and grass/bushes. What else should I add or do to make it look real...
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    Best lights to use for HO diesel engines

    What are the best lights to use for Proto 2000 diesel engines, Bachmann Spectrums and Atlas Master engines when using DCC decoders. These are PRR engines too. Should I use 12 or 14 volts lights or LED's? Or use resistors? Thanks, Greg
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    Anyone have any suggestions on good Background

    Anyone have any suggestions on good Background for behind the HO layout, such as trees, woods, industry and plants, etc... Trying to also add in a Pittsburgh City Scenery from 4x6 photo blown up, will see. Thanks, greg
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    HO Diesel Engine Proto 2000 Break in

    Hello, I have several Life Like Proto 2000 Diesel engines and one runs sluggish, Is there a break in time for the motors?, if so what is the break in time? Thanks, greg