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Thanks, Andrew. It's helpful to know, then, that there are no connections between the two channels. In the past, I've had trouble finding this info as well. It would be great to watch some of these shows here in Canada. If I get a moment, I might google the title of this show just to...

Does anyone know if and when this series is on the History Channel in Canada? In the past, I tried searching for this info on the web (the last time I heard about such a series) and didn't get very far. Thanks, Rob

Wow -- that sounds like an interesting layout with 10"R curves!! Can you actually by 10"R curves in set track or do you have to rely on using flextrack? It makes sense that other magazines would have published similar small layout plans. I basically based mine on a plan in a Hornby model...

Thanks, Tom. Sounds like your step daughter came across a good deal. Usually, you can get parts and spares from a few locations in the UK that specialize in these. I've had to track down a few hard-to-find items that I couldn't get in LHS's, even ones that had a good stock of Hornby. One...

BTW, I was originally planning to make this a layout depicting a section of the Don Valley in Toronto -- which I still might. However, the radically small size seemed to make it more suitable for my small British locos, so I'm trying this option for now. Rob

Thanks! I think the Big Boy would be a challenge though ! :eek: :cry: I was running one of my Bachmann 4-6-0s last night and it seemed to be binding a little. Bachmann usually doesn't recommend anything smaller than 18"R curves so I hope I won't damage anything. I have two Bachmann locos...

Well, this week my sons and I finally got started on a very small HO project (it's a British layout so it's OO, but OO is very similar to HO). I've had this project on the back burner for a few months. The size of this layout is only 3x4' -- it makes my 4x6' layout look huge! Here are some...

Thanks, Russ. In this layout, I'm not using any flextrack but I can see how the Peco & Atlas turnouts have different heights. In one case, the trains encounter the Atlas switch first, before the Peco one. I've also noticed that it's my older Locos and coaches that have trouble with the Atlas...

Thanks, Andrew. This is all coming back now. I think the last time, I did use a small tub of spackle -- I think it was called DAP and we use it around the house to fill holes, cracks, etc. After applying, it has a pink colour which turns to white after it dries. Maybe that would be better...

When I created a road on my larger HO layout (which is only 4x6!) I remember using wood filler or something similar to create a road surface. I've now just started building a very small HO layout (about 3x4!!) that I plan to use as a portable layout for my smaller trains. I have some wood...

I just finished laying the track for a very small HO layout that I've been thinking about building for some time. I used two Atlas turnouts and two Peco ones. Well, I laid the track this week on a nice, flat sheet of insulation and startied testing a few trains on it tonight. Right away, I...

Thanks! Good feedback and links. (BTW, I stopped by the Narrow Gauge Madness booth at the Toronto Christmas Train Show -- sorry I missed you. I'll try again next time!) Rob

Yes, I'm hopeful but (as you say) you never know what will come along to mess up these plans. Even if it was too expensive to create high-speed electric lines from Windsor to Quebec, maybe they could at least beef up or improve their diesel service? It would be great if they could really...

Thanks -- yes, I recall reading about the Toronto projects in Miller's new "Your Toronto" (or something similar) magazine. I'm hoping they can keep the streetcars but expand the light transit elsewhere. I guess we'll have to wait in see if this happens or if politics and/or bad planning gets...

Last night, on the CTV news, I heard that Toronto plans to develop a series of light rail lines along major roads in Toronto -- several routes were mentioned but one that caught my interest was Eglinton Ave., because I live very close to Eglinton. These would be a series of dedicated lines...

Just an ongoing/amusing comment ... After I've sort of trashed Atlas turnouts (on this thread), I just recently bought two. :eek: The reasons being: I may have been too "harsh" on Atlas and realize that while their products are inferior to Peco, they still should work OK but with a...

Sure looks good. My family & I visited Lancaster County last year -- perhaps we'll have to visit this part of PA someday as well!

I mainly don't go to the Brampton show (each year) because it "conflicts" with my other hobby/pastime which is hiking & the outdoors. October is one of the best times of year for hiking -- no bugs, not too hot or cold, lots of colour, no snow, etc. My family and I are often in Algonquin or...

Well, I went today (with both boys). Went a bit later and stayed later. Again, it was a great show -- lots of variety and even slightly bigger than previous years. I enjoyed chatting with the railway operators and venders more than looking at the layouts, I think! It was a great show and I...

Thanks! I've been getting the emails as well from the TRHA Yahoo group. Sure sounds like good progress is happening at the roundhouse. Maybe I could say hello next weekend at the Toronto show, either at the TRHA booth or at the Narrow Gauge Madness booth (I think you'll be there, right?)...