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O.K. I finally got a couple pics to post of my layout under construction. What is the best way to do it. Do I download the pics to this site or do I need to do a link to some where else????

Just a hint, and a question also. This week I thought I had a little extra money. So after work I ran to the LHS and picked up a bulk pack of Micro Trains #1038-10 Barber Roller bearing trucks. I was having a lot of trouble with the cars I have, cause I bought most of the on evil bay. So I...

I bought a lot "5 cars" from e-bay. Three of them are Atlas Illuminated passinger cars, and 2 are another brand. But I'm not sure if them 2 are Illuminated. The probem is only one of them lights up and that is only now and then and it seems to be in certain parts of the track. Like on a corner...

I know I have seen a thread or 2 about these but I got to ask now. I put my track down and it is glued in place. This switch works fine when the train is going forward. But as soon as I try to reverse, derailment after derailment. Whats going on??? Do I need to file something? Any suggestions...

I was reading a thread in the tips and tricks section of this forum. Kinda like a thread that talked about everyday house hold products and things people throw away that can be used on there layout. It seemed to me most of the people responding were in the HO and larger gauges. Has anyone ever...

A simple question, How long do you run your loco's ? Time wise that is. Do you give them a rest now and then or do you run them for hours and hours? Can running them to long burn them up?

I have a ( looks very used) Arnold Repido 4 wheel trucks loco. Looks like the company went out of business a long time ago. Or maybe split up? Pulling 12 cars with it seems to act like it might be putting a strain on it. And this is flat track, no hills yet. Do you think its just getting old and...

Looking at the recommended practices from the NMRA. It says with a 17.375" radius and #6 turnouts I should be able to run Steam Locos to 24' ridged wheel-base. What exactly is "Ridged Wheel-Base"?

O.K. starting the hook up. I got 20/2 for the feeders and was thinking about 16 qauge for the main wiring. This will be 78' around the room with 2 main lines. Feeders will be every 3 -5'. Does any one have pics or suggestions for the best way to wire all this?

Woodland Scenics Low Temp Foam Gun? I've had this thing plugged in for an hour and ever 20 minutes or so I get 1 drop. Does this sound defective maybe?wall1 I pull the trigger and nothing... maybe a drop.

Ok, this is wierd. I am working in a confined area. I soldered my corners together (6) 19" rad. and put a 5" str. at each end. Hoping that I can set it in one piece. After soldering is done, I can actually move it, like it is flex track. Not as much, but I can move it. Is this normal? I mean in...

Anybody know what radius curve should come off a Atlas #6 Turnout to get it to run parallel with the main track? I know it has to be more than 19. Is that why they make flex track? I'm using code 80 if that makes a difference.

Anyone have pics of how there track looks at the joiners? It looks like I need to cut off 1 tie at each end of the flex track which leaves a big gap. Do you cut the cut off ties into pieces and just glue it in place? Anyone have pics????????? Thanks........

Hey guys, before I do this I want to make sure I am doing my math right. I need to drop 1" "real life". At a 2% grade I calc. that would be 600' scale or 3.75" "real life". Or at a 1 1/2% grade I calc. that to be 800' scale or 5' "real". Is there a easy formula for this or am I correct in the...