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Layout Update I had to wait for 3% incline set, no one had them. I put down the inclines and have the track layout completed. I just added plaster cloth to the inclines. Put a lake in,I will pour the envirotex tomorrow. I have added another siding [ thats 2 ] If my back holds out I will have...

Correction for website allworldscenes.com I had added an extra S

Cleanliness is next to -well you know Woodie actually when I work I always have a portable vacuum near me. When cutting foam I pick up after each cut. It saves running around after those little foam dingies later.:)

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The Next Step I spent some time on my new addition today. I removed some track and cut out the area where the connection will be made. I used a long steak knife [ cuts foam great ] and cut an opening the size of the new risers. The bottom of the layout is my starting point,I always no where I...

Can someone tell me what a compound curve is. I think I placed one in my new layout plan by mistake. I am talking about a curve changing into another curve but in the opposite direction.

Hello Tyson I will have to tear up the two corners and relocate the lumber yard and coaling station. I will have more room for them on the new section.

Andy What size layout.

Permanent Home This will be the home of my new addition to the scenic ridge. I had to order new 3% incline set as they had none in stock [ 4 day delay ]. I have a computerized layout without track description,that should be fun trying to figure out what track goes where.

Grade Error I just picked up an error in figuring out the grade. I mistakenly used 1 foot instead of 6 inches on the grid. I do not have the 16 feet I thought I had. I will use 3% grade for 12 feet.

Why aren't all cars made by the better manufactures already ideal weight?

Ordered the Unitrack,have the plywood and willpick up the scenic woodlands incline sets tonight. Next I have ti convince my wife that I need to do this. I refined my layout using software.I added a siding and figured out how to do the inclines.It will be 2 % for a distance of 16 feet. I will add...

Well I am on my way. I convinced the wife I really needed the addition. I think she was so aggreable because the layout has to stay in the garage now. I was able to refine the sketch using 3-D Railroad software. I added a siding and figured out the inclines. I will be using Woodland Scenics...

Charlie That grid is 6 inches. The layout is 3x6 so is the new addition.

Kato Heavy Mikado-Repair KATO states they replaced the drawbar and made some other adjustments? Should be receiving the engine any day now will let you know how it turns out.

There is only a 2" rise [ not 4 ] sorry

The new sketch is on the right side. Arrows show the entrance to the layout and exit into a new #6 turnout.