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Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating :D and i don't know what too think :confused: Hearing about how nice all your digital cameras are, and what good and easy pictures your getting was making me druell ;) So Shamus i thankyou for giving me the edge and thanks Spitfire for showing off...

i'm going to try something new for road bed. i'm using the 1/2" plywood then plastic insulating foam that is used under a floating laminate flooring. Its sound proof, waterproof and u can cut it to any width u need. Its thickness is about 1/8". Then paint it with speckle paint and nail or glue...

U can tell your having fun, scenicing, building, photographing :D :D Nice layout. Your scratch built bldg. looks neat, going to weather those plastic ones? Can't wait to get my layout out of the box :rolleyes: Good going Michael.:) :D

So your bridge traffic will come from a hidden staging yard at one point and out to another hidden staging yard at the other end of your layout. Or if u don't have a hidden staging yard than u use the old hand disappearing act.:D Thats what i got to do on my plan is add two hidden staging...

i think i will check that gradient level out. i have a variety of bubble levels from 6" to 4' in length plus the string one. i won't be making any helixes but i do have a few grades to make. Lets see, a 1/4" rise over 12" = 2 % grade. Dang where's that calculator.:rolleyes:

Right On :D Since i can't go there:( i guess i will settle for the video tape that i have:rolleyes: i don't know if the layout has changed since they made the tape but i still enjoy watching it:)

Thanks Steve. i thought maybe the grade measuring device was like a 6" level with gradients on it. Looks like your right into your layout. Looks good :). i like the looks of the On3 cars. This year i too have a small On3 Train Set. The cars are all decorated and lighted on the inside. i'm still...

My sentiments too. if u only put a plexiglass edge the cats will still go over and farther to drop onto the layout. i have cats and for my new layout i'm trying to decide if i should try the plexi edge or build a glass sliding door and wall to the train room. The cats don't bother the layout...

Steve how does the grade indicator work and what type is it (electronic)? Is there a minimum lenth and slope that it can only start from? For example would it measure the grade for a helix.

Hi welcome to the Gauge.:D For a suggestion, U could try Home Depot or a place that sells plexi glass or a clear plastic type sheet. U could use clear silcon glue or plastic glue to put it together. U can preorder the size of sheets or cut your own.:)

My old layout i had over 50 under table atlas switch machines and 2 peco curved switches. i did cut the big hole. found it easier to work with but i like the other ideas. One thing i found to make it easier and quicker, i used duck tape under the table to hold stuff while i checked it out. When...

Hi Steve ! This year my partner bought a Xmas train set. i found out that it is made by Bachmann. Its an On3 engine. Which means its an O scale set that runs on HO track. The track that comes with the set is the EZ- track. i don't think it would be a problem set up on a rug, as long as it isn't...

i never heard of the electrolysis idea before, neat:) But i have used potted soil sifting it through three different seives. i also use pool filter dust mixed with dry pigment color. This is really inexpensive but very dangerous to mix (must use a painters mask). Once on the layout its okay. U...

Thats a great looking tree and it would look good in HO;) i will have to have my partner check into that. i don't know if they are up here sure hope so :)

Okay i lied for my vote, i wouldn't do basket weaving :rolleyes: i'ld expand the layout:D who really wouldn't? Being able to run those longer trains, oh ya!! Have all that extra scenery :D :D Couldn't resist. Now would be a good time since i don't have to tear down a layout:)

Hi Paul. Been awhile again. i was just looking at your old layout in Model Railroading, Nov/94. i haven't picked up the MR yet but our hobby store carries the back issues :) Can't wait to see it. U know u had me fooled. Most of your pics on the net look HO ;) When i get my scanner working again...

i'm a freelancer. Like to be able to show it all. i mean i like to run all types of equipment.;) At present i'm changing the name of the layout:rolleyes: , then a new paint scheme. :) Its going to be fun :D :D

:D It is looking real good. Good looking rock face. Your site is also very good. Enjoyed looking around, Thanks;)

Thats great Clerk. Run trains, do a little work, run more trains, do a little work, etc. i thought thats how were suppose to build a layout ;) U mean its not? One of the most popular ?s is what do i do first, track or scernery. For me its getting that mainline up so i can run trains :D :D

For the first time, there is going to be a train running under the tree. This year my partner, bless her soul, purchased the Thomas Kinkade Christmas Express, from the Bradford Exchange. Its an On3 2-6-0 with tender and 2 coaches. We have received the engine,tender,one coach and the track (snap...