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It goes without saying, Andy. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. We either nail the track too tight and pinch the gauge - or we leave a nailhead too far exposed, both of causing us grief with "unexplained" dereailments. I guess that is what keeps us young. Having to keep using our brain...

What you might want to put in your track laying procedure in the future is that after you lay each track section that is joined by a rail joiner, run your finger over the joint. That way you will identify and be able to correct the joint before you have applied the glue. It takes a little time...

Thought I would try one. Here is a consist that you probably won't see anywhere else but on the Gauge. :mrgreen::mrgreen:

For your existing situation - 1 loco, single operator, simple 4x8 layout, whatever scale, DCC is probably not for you. BUT, if you intend for this layout to be your beginning of a larger rail empire, then you might want to consider DCC now rather than a more expensive entry later. It is what...

You have come to the right spot for all things in model railroading. A great group of people with a lot of talent and wisdom. And they all love to share it with others.:thumb:

thanks guys. I think it is working. :):) I found that I had not unchecked a "clear cookies" box in one of the personal data boxes in my FireFox options. Seems to be working now. I am having some issues with ComCast now so will test each time I drop off and come back on.

Admin, I want to change my login option to allow automatic login from this computer, but I cannot find where in the user CP I can change this option. I have enabled cookies in my windows settings. TIA

Yummy is right about noise. Nailing track to plywood, even if it is sitting on cork roadbed, will cause noise to be transmitted throught the nails to the plywood. I have my cork on top of homasote and even there I can notice a difference in noise (slight - but there) where I have used track...

nice little station. Looks like it could be a busy place.

I have a supply of the clear plastic covering material that comes on many products that you buy in the "bulk" stores such as COSTCO, or Sam's Club, BJ's, etc. I keep the flat portions and recycle the waste.

I just spent a while looking back at his work and especially this blast furnace build in the Archives. That construction itself was great, but the adjoining coke plant made it even more impressive. Jimmy, were you able to get photos of his entire empire before you dismantled it. If so, would...

:thumb: Great looking structure. Have you decided how many tracks are going to service the elevator? I am looking forward to the shots with the grain cars being off-loaded.

I think he's got it. hmmm, didn't that line come from a movie a long time ago?:mrgreen: Nice work nscaler

Just to see some of the things that he did with a Corn Flakes box is incredible. The blast furnace has got to be a monumental accomplishment. We all followed that construction, waiting for the next piece to drop into place. Jimmy, I am glad that you were able to get that shot. It would be...

that's a good reason Not to be here:mrgreen::mrgreen: Congratulations on the new engineer trainee!!

I have 3 loops. Lower level loop runs both ways depending on mood at the time. On my double track main, the outer loop (as seen at the yard complex) goes counter clockwise, the inner loop runs clockwise.

When do you have time for working on the layout and all the "important" stuff? sign1:mrgreen::mrgreen:

That bridge is neat Jimmy. Do you have pictures at other angles?

Josh, His creations are still here in the Academy. Take a look at "Robin at his Best". :mrgreen::mrgreen:

Here are a couple that I did built from invitation card stock and some of my old business cards. They are okay for background buildings.