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Thanks! Iv been noticing the lack of a run around in my operations. I think Ill put one in tonight! I don't quite see how I can fit a crossover where you suggested, if I didn't mention it already, this layout exists as drawn so moving existing track inst likely to happen. (im saving all my...

Lots of good feedback, I think a timesaver or inglenook is going to be right... The game is just great Thanks everyone

Short and to the point. If not for DCC, I wouldnt be doing this. Key Features of DCC that drew me in Mulitple engines without complicated blocking Proven tech. Current generation of DCC stuff is rock solid. My previous generation Atals Commander works flawlessly every day. Because DCC is...

Hey all, I had my older brother over to help with a bathroom remodel / Christmas vacation etc.. anyway, I caught him several times down stairs working (ok, playing) on my little layout. I set up a random switch puzzle and he relay enjoyed it! He said he could really get into this, but hes too...

RailBuilderHD Don't get discouraged. Designing layouts is very rewarding in itself. Take the time to learn xtrkcad (its free too) to design in, you wont regret it. You can even run trains on your virtual design! That plug over, I would build "something" while I had the the gumption...

Hers an Idea that Iv been kicking around for a bit now... One thing that I noted on many layouts with water fronts is that the "water" is invariably the front of the layout. It occurred to me that an ocean/port scene was a good fit for a backdrop painting/picture. So rather than have my...

Lol, I just noticed I replied to a three year old thread.. whops. Maybe someone will find it useful anyway. Thanks Dansco

Sorry, I just don't see the reverse loop! Out side rail of the inner loop is connected to the outside rail of the outer loop, thus outside is always outside, inside is always inside. I created a simplified version of your layout in RTS, good for checking for short circuits. The first image...

Thanks All, It sounds that the gluing cork to foam and then glue track to cork is the best practice. Any tips and techniques for building the layout "temporarily", fully testing the layout by running trains over grades, through turnouts and radii, etc. before gluing! Thanks Dansco

Hey, Iv not used cork, or any roadbed before, a few points came up that interest me. First: Using N scale roadbed? This sounds cool to me, I like the lower profile in spots.. any one have any examples etc? Second: How do most folks fasten the track to cork if its laid on foam? I assumed...

Sorry for the delay in reply. I was flooded, you might have saw it on the news (Vernonia Oregon) anyway.... The only real elevation is the "Log Loading" area which is about 6 inches above the rest of the layout.. and yes its a very steep grade, completely unrealistic, but works. The village...

Hum... :rolleyes: I think, that because the hard water was never able to get "wet" the hard water wins.. but Im a glass half empty type :twisted: ...and about the getting it in your eye! Yikes, I just recalled, sitting here at work, that I never "labeled" it!, Hopefully my wife wont be in the...

Hard water wins! FYI (Im new to ballasting) I couldn't get my well water to become "wet enough" to soak into the fine ballast using dish soap. Thanks to this forum I found out that I could use rubbing alcohol (cheap dolor store 50% solution) directly. This worked like a charm! It soaks in...

One thing I just discovered after bashing some flat cars that’s causing me some frustration is this: If you have magnetic metal wheal axels, and if the car is free rolling enough (or just very light) then the magnet can "attract" and pull the car forward, which if your going slow, can make slack...

All, I need help with comming up with some operating sceanrios for my small HO modern logger (built and running trains). In my layout pic(attached) you can get a sense of whats available. Notes about the pic: Village isnt required but I want to scenic an overgrown spur so this is a good...

I have an old atlas commander system that Iv yet to max out. Regularly running 3 trains etc. It has many limitations, including hard to access extended functions, i.e. sound etc, and limited to 2 digit addressing for engines. But that said, its been easy to work with and cheap used. Expands...

In my other hobby I discovered the magic of servos. Those little widgets used in RC stuff. They come in many sizes and different features. To use servos, though you need some type of Microcontroler that will take input of some kind and translate that into movment of the servos. I use the...

Thats a good question, I dont know :-) Maybe the non-delayed magnets cant keep the knuckel open... I understand that you cant spot cars with the "non-delayed" magnets, but geeze, it seems that the ability to spot cars is more a function of the way the knuckels work than the magnets...

Kadee® Quality Products Co. - Sample Prices this link has an animated jpg that shows exactly how the delayed action works.. in short, it allows you to "push" cars AFTER uncoupling, without recoupling.. (spoting). It can take a few minutes to load, even at broad band speeds..

For the diff between the delayed and not delayed, the Kaydee website has a great little movie, that can explain it quick.. I love magnets for uncoupling, I only have the above the ties kind, but have had little issue with them. I find that using magnets turns the activity of moving cars...