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I have used MP flex track with no problems..I like it as much as I do my first choice Atlas.. BTW..Tho' you didn't ask I have also use their switches with great success. I am not above using MP track along with my Atlas track.

Since my dad was a modeler my first train set was a Atlas N Scale set with the RSC2 that I bought in '68...

Very handsome pair of "Bulls" as they were once called when new.Why Bull? Its because of the "hump" from the cab to the DBs.

That will work as a runner track..These tracks are every important for yard operation because the road power can run to or from the engine terminal without interfering with the yard switch crew.Also the caboose crew can add or remove cabooses from the train by using the runner.

Yeah,every time I swear off buying any new car or engine they(meaning Athearn and Atlas) produce something I like or a short line car I don't have. Newest item is the forth coming Atlas announced GP15 in N Scale which I want at least 3 of.. See how it works?

Squid,A runner track goes from one end of the yard to the other..Its use to get locomotives from the indound tracks to the inbound engine service track or get the engines from the outbound ready track to their trains.This also allows the switch crew to go from one end of the yard to the other.

Actually there is no switching puzzle there..What you are looking at is a prototypically design yard. The yard can use a "runner" track though.

Out of habit I cut mine from top to bottom with my Dremel..I suspect its because I was taught that way by my Dad.

Sadly there seem to be no shortage of stupidity..This morning while taking my morning walk "rest" I notice a moron ride his bicycle around lower gates with the approaching train about 100 yards away and closing at track speed..One small mistake and the last thing that moron would have seen in...

Here's what I have in mind for my 2x4 foot N Scale layout that I have planned.I hope to start construction after the county fair open house. The crew will start their work day by firing up the locomotive and then making a light move to the interchange track to pick the cars and then return to...

Kim,you and your family has my deepest sympathies..May God comfort you in this saddest of times.

I won't have a problem getting around the layout.. As for a scenic divider..Well..I gotta keep it simple so it can be stored between operation sessions which means any scenic divider will be in the form of tall removable industrial buildings.

Actually I design that layout on 2 different prototype areas found on NS(exCR) and CSX(ex B&O) I combine my favorite industries and combine the prototype track arrangement.sign1

Rob,Some times simple is better. Here's another design that I used on a N Scale ISL. As you can see it rather simple and straight forward but,still gave me hours of operating enjoyment. Now as far as the Inglenook design..I find its lacking but,the design will suffice for a...

Rob,Its time to be honest with yourself..The real question is: How much do you like switching out industries? That is the key question that leads to enjoying a ISL. Sadly the majority of the so called "switching layouts" found in books and on line leaves a lot to be desired and some amounts...

Jrff,.I think I saw that boxcar yesterday on the NS with a tad more filth...Good job. Here's a look see at my 2 N Scale C&O RS1s.

Here's a little show I made fer ya..These pictures was taken Saturday during Hobo Days and today(Sunday) except the CFE pictures.

Actually getting around the layout won't be a problem..I like where the interchange track is located.The cars will be "fiddled" during multiple operation sessions.Of course the layout will be portable so it can be stored between operating sessions. BTW..This is no longer a probable layout..I...

Huron River's only GE.A tired old 70 Tonner with its newest paint beginning to chip on the handrails and above the cab window..

First I been under the weather with a cold for the last few days..Sorry for the long time between replies. Ok..Yes I could squeeze in a 2x5 tops.I like that 3x5 plan. The interchange is important because the crew will start their work day by firing up the locomotive and then making a light...