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I'm getting ready to mount a bunch of Atlas #65 Undertable switch machines. The instructions say to drill a 3/8"-1/2" hole directly below the throwbar with the hole in it, then stick the 'pointer' up through the hole. What happens to this hole when I get to ballasting & landscaping...

How about a wider angle? As another S&R in progress guy, I've been waiting for your update! Couldn't really tell from your photo's how you are handling the landscaping, building placement, The Mountains, etc.... Would you mind posting a wider view of the layout? Nice job with the ballast...

I wonder where I got that idea from? Oh yea, I stole it from your photos!! I did have to raise the upper level after my first test run.... Right now I'm in the process of solderin/weathering my track. Thinking about how my buildings will be laid out. My first, is the Walthers Lumber Yard. I've...

Good point....I just built it as it was laid out in the book. Maybe I can extend the little river along the edge where it's so close... Probably should add a few inches on the opposite side also. Dave

Hey... Can you guys stand one more S&R layout? I've finally got to actually see a train moving on my layout! Here's the history...I decided last Fall to build a railroad that I started in High School, 30 years ago. I started over from scratch this time. I bought a new 'Nine N Scale...

Returning to the hobby now that I'm all grown up, after a 30 year hiatus....I came across a box of 20 brand new, un-opened Atlas switches and a bunch of flex track that I bought 20 years ago. I'm finally getting around to using them. But what are they? I can't find any info on them. Part numbers...