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CWNman is right. Two inches to the edge of destruction is probably a bit close. The layout plans seem to be as tight as possible to leave room for the model sites. Perhaps a clear plastic screen alon the front can keep valuable locos and rolling stock from taking a plunge. -David

ReE Made in America Hello! Your topic caught my eye. Manufacturing is not being lost from this country. It is important to understand the various business steps involved: concept, design, tooling, fabrication, assembly, packaging, shipping, distribution and sales. The Chinese are certainly...

Yes. Remember that you also need to make a transition from straight to your curve radius. For handlaid track, you might want to also check out the Yahoo group. More information and always good advice.

Also, there are curved turnouts. They usually still use the same frog, begin the radius within the frag angle itself.

re: turnout radius Scale track, as opposed to toy snap track, does not tyically have a radius. Two straight lengths of track meet at a specified angle. Modelers will ususally begin a transition and then a fixed radius a few inches after the frog, but the radius is of your own choosing. The...

A question of ballast Roch If you are only using this for a temporary display, coffee grounds or other organic sourcesw are OK. The problem is that the coffee grounds will change in color as they age. Also they may collect mold. I would stick to commercial ballast products or sift my own...

I will second Nomad. The HOGRR is a very good way for a beginner to start. Easy to build frame work with step by step instructions. The same amount of scenery as a 4x8 (32 sq ft) built on 4 sections. Great for operations too! You might get tired of any layout where the train chases its own...

Hello NeweTrainGuy! The size of a first layout depends on many factors. What are your modeling interests? Era? Switching vs running? Where will the layout be placed? Will it be sharing space? You may want to complete the given and Druthers form included in this section. You see 4x8...

Plastered Wire Trees Sorry, I cannot help. Plaster can be quite hard if the calcium content is high. Where did you find this method versus the usual modelling putty or clay on the wire? Is this a paper mache or plain plaster? I have used paper mache for other non railroad projects and I did...

Re: Light Weight Modules Yes! I have used your site and methods as a starting point. Good stuff. I am using a bit lighter weight with thinner materials. Only time will tell if they will hold up. If other people would be handling the modules on a regular basis, I would use your methods...

Ron's and NKP174's suggestion to check books at the library is excellant. All modelers should do this. I have already done a bit of snooping, but more is required. Living in Colorado is a great advantage. I am interested in specificly the Basalt coal trestle and sandhouse, but other photos of...

Hello. I'm new to the forum and a returnee to the hobby. I hope this is the appropriate place for this. I want to build an incline 12 pocket coal trestle with a sand house fitted into the the last trestle bents. It will be based a bit on the 19th century Colorado Midland. It will probably...

Hi Steve! I am also "new" to sectional railroading (30 year absence) I am have started a sectional that can be portable, transportable, and showable. Not reaching for the stars, I only don't want to be embarassed. Not museum quality, but fun to operate. I have decided on light weight and...

Foam insulation in warm places may be hard to acquire First, the color may be blue, green, or pink. It is the same stuff but various manufacturers. Finding 2 inch insulation material in Florida may be a challange. Also, do not overlook using 1 1/2 inch or even two layers of 1 inch if it is...