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If you are interested in doing some reading here is a link to a blog where a guy did scenic ridge step by step with photos. N-Scale Model Railroad #2

My layout that I am in the process of building has a 3% grade on it. With only 11 cars hooked to the engine the wheels are slipping. Is there anything I can do to help this? At some point I am going to have two engines pulling this train will that help?

The big boy has been moved to the museum. nkp174 if you mean turn the 4-8-8-4 as on their turn table, no they can't the big boy is to long. If I remember right it measured 132 feet in length.

I couldnt look around as much as I wanted to because I had my three year old with me. But I believe they have three steam locomotives that can run one of which was not there because because it was out on a run to the Deleware Water Gap and the other two were in the roundhouse for maintanance. I...

I was at steamtown this weekend in Scranton Pa. and took a few pictures. UP 4012 4-8-8-4 big boy Snow plow Snow blower If you have never been there it is worth the trip. You can even take a short train ride for $3.

Very easy formula 1% = 1" rise in 100 inches, 2%= 2" rise in 100 inches and so on.

http://www.wholesaletrains.com/NProducts2.asp?Scale=N&Item=150TK&offset=25 Here is another one slightly more expensive.

Im getting ready to wire it so I can get a train on it. I havent did to much sodering so I'm not sure how that will go. After I know things are running smoothly Im going to glue the track down and then I think I am going to start working on the mountains.

I thought I would post some pictures as to what my ideas are for this layout. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated. I dont know what for factory I am going with. I wanted to put in walthers paper mill but found out that it is discontinued. I would like to stick with something lumber...

Got my roadbed finished. Well almost finished the area in the yard that is not finished is because a two stall locomotive shed is going to go there and I want to wait till I get that so I know exactly where those two sections of track will go.

It is foam roadbed.

I made some changes after the helpful advice and I must say I am a lot happier with the out come. Thanks all.

I agree with the turnout coming down the grade never thought that looked right. As far as the other turnout I'm not sure I understand what you mean. You will have to excuse my ignorance this is my first layout. As far as the loop behind the grade that is going to be covered by a mountain to top...

I got all the track straight and pinned it down so it wouldnt move. Then I figured I can take small sections out to put down the bed and everything should line right back up.

I am putting roadbed down just didnt get that far yet. I wanted to know exactly where my track was going to lay before I put down the roadbed. Right now its just pinned in place.

Finally got my layout underway and thought I would share a few photos.

Woodone I like the idea of caulk for glue. It would give me plenty of time to make sure everything is straight before it dries. Thanks to everyone for the 411

I can highly recommend http://www.blwnscale.com/ . They are the cheapest I found on the web and I ordered my stuff on a Friday and was at my door on Monday. Only draw back as far as I can tell they only sell N scale. Thats what I am modeling so it works for me. Hope this helps someone.

Here is a link to a sight where a guy is building the scenic ridge step by step. Should answer any questions you will have.http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/layout2.php

When putting down your road bed do you prefer cork or foam and why?