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Shamus, Thanks AGAIN for your direction. I think I'll try stripwood (about 0.090" x 0.180") first. I'm hoping the wood guide surface will be adequate to keep the wheels on the track. I need to upgrade my trim saw and guide fence before I can cut the stripwood. I'll need a lot not only for...

Shamus, thanks for your reply and terific photo. Is the "checkrail" a product or did you fabricate it?. The photo seems to show a solid material between the rails. Is that correct? I figure I will need a guidecheckrail for about 400 feet of rail and was thinking of finding a roll material 2mm...

I've just finished laying my track (HO) and plan to start debugging the layout. My concern is that I have a numbewr of trestles with quite a drop that would probably cause damage to the locos. Would it be wise to iadd rerailers to the flex track before running the trains? If so, I assume it...

Hi Rory & Co., Thanks for the info on IHC steams. I have a Pacific and Consolidated. The Pacific runs fine except the tender isn't wirted to the loco thereby more sensitive to electrical contact to the track. I'm surprised IHC doesn't prewire the tender as they do on their Consoiilidated...

Woodie, thanks for your inputs and photos. I'll follow your advise. Have you been successful simulated a large concrete structure? I've put together a plastic kit (granite mill) but painting the surface a light gray to simulate concrete just isn't cutting it. Should I roughen the surface before...

Does anyone have a preference on acrylic paint brands? Also are there favorite colors that correlate to railroad colors? I'm just getting into painting structures and landscaping but found the color "Toffee" is a pretty good match for "rust" & "Timberline Green" is a pretty good "earth" color...

Hi Guys, I'm told by everyone that plastic wheels should be avoided at all costs. The reasons differ> Some say the plastic transfers to the rail at the joints (abrasive or cutting when their is a slight misalignment). Others say the plastic picks up foreigh matter and is difficult to...

Gary, Billk, Thaks for your inputs. I checked various sources and found the choice in window size coupled with the high price tag has confirmed that I need to scratchbuild all components. Thanks for your help, Jim

Shamus, Great hearing from you again; it's like an old friend has returned although I'm new to the hobby. In reference to scratchbuilding, I decided to buy clapboard sheeting but fabricate the doors, windows and tin roof; because I need to duplicate a 200+ year old house that belongs to...

I've just completed a few plastic structure kits although still tackling the weathering techniques and plan to start scratchbuilding specific buildings. Is their a good source for windows, doors, galvanized roofing etc.? Thanks, Jim

Shamus, Thanks for your help & inspiration. You are a gifted artist and a great teacher; a rare combination. I'm sure we will be making contact in the future; I can't imaghine being in the hobby without your skills to lead me. Take care, Jim

Shamus, Unbelievable realism and speed. You must have had some of the structures and tressles built ahead of time or else an army of help to pull this off so fast. Shasing your work with great quality photos is an inspiration to all of us. Thanks again, Jim

I'm in trouble again & looking for a savior. Most freight cars have plastic wheels and I bought a large quantity of Kaydee wheels only to find out they won't fit the trucks. Intermountain and Photo 2000 wheels work fine. Questions: 1. Does anyone know whose trucks will accept Kaydee wheels...

Shamus, Superb work. It looks like your rock formations are hand scribed. Do you use forms or do you use hand tools or then again both? Jim

Shamus, I'll give Athern a shot, thanks. My nameless railroad has a theme in one section based on your inspiration but I'm a slow mover and will be still scratching my head long after you have completed your latest creation. Take care, Jim

Shamus, Thanks again for your assistance. I purchased IHC's freight cars with 33" wheels & called IHC to upgrade the wheel sets from plastic to metal. They said they do not have metal 33" wheels available and could not recommend a supplier. I've been told (& it makes sence) nto to run the...

I'm attempting to replace the plastic wheels on my IHC rolling stock but unable to use the Kaydee wheels because the axyle diameter is thicker and won't rotate in the truck cavity. IHC doesn't offer metal wheels nor provide information on replacement options. Someone recommended Intermountain...

Shamus, your ripped down what I can only dream of. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your newest creation. Jim

Shamus, Thanks AGAIN for your help. I'll proceed with vigor with the trackwork. The electrical stuff is supposed to be my nitch. It's the landscaping and artwork that is noew to me. I was waiting to pick up a Bachman Shay until your experience turned positive, so I'll keep an eye out for a...

Help Shamus & Co. Motivated by Shamus, I decided to redue part of my layout (easy because I'm still at the track layout stage) for a logging camp/mill town. At the base I was planning to add a reversing Wye but am restricted in space to a 18" radius and only 20" at the ends for the Shay and...