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I saw people in it too!

I took this photo of a CSX Local in Cincinnati last week. Just the kind of train we like to model. A short local with a caboose.

Atlas Code 55 Turnouts I decided to use the Atlas Code 55 track system for my new N scale Layout and I have had no problems at all with the turnouts so far. Unlike the older high rail Custom Line turnouts which were much more toylike, the new ones are made much better. They have metal frogs and...

Bridge Clearance Thanks for the nice comments. I did change the outer sweeping curve into a wide arc instead of another S curve. The most time consuming thing about this plan so far has been altering the grades. I found the 1 1/2" clearance at the bridge that Atlas specified in the plans was...

I've built several of the wonderful Woodland Scenics white metal kits over the years and found your basic cyanoacrylate super glue to work great. It always bonded the white metal instantly. Just make sure you have a clean mating surface like the others said. You should also become friends with...

Scenic & Relaxed I'm not sure yet about a staging yard. I know on a layout this small it would help. I was thinking of using the track at the lower right that goes off the table as a lead to an off table stub end staging yard possibly. First I have to get the main part running and see how...

Has anyone out there ever built or considered building this plan from the old Atlas book Nine N Scale Model Railroads? I always thought the plan had great potential and started building it a few months ago.

Good sized small N layout I was asking the same question a few months ago. I started a 3X6 footer and it is the perfect size for something small and manageable. I can lift it bymyself by turning it on it's side. Even with 1X4 framing and 1/2" ply it isn't very heavy. You can still get 13"...

Rail color and reference photos I'm new to this forum So Hi everyone. The best way to find out what color track really is is spend some time walking along real tracks and carefully looking. Take plenty of reference photos and have them nearby when you paint/balast/weather the track. Try to get...