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be sure to check schedules if you are going to ride the trains. Strassburg runs pretty much all year. Steamtown has limited trips that don't start till May. If I had the choice this time of year Strassburg is the better choice for a one day trip.

I have been reading the threads and thought it would be nice to get a list of colors / brands of acrylic paints used to make the models we see. For instance i am using a color called Linen made by Folk Art to paint concrete on plastic kits. It seemds to be working well. What color's are you...

Looks real good. Share your technique please

1. Do you know anyone who owns model trains? Yes 2. Do you own model trains? Yes 3. Did any of your parents own model trains? Yes 4. Do you or your parents still actively collect model trains? Yes 5. What type of model train do you or your parents own? (Lionel, LGB, Atlas, etc.)...

I am getting readt to start my new layout an I hae thought about my first stubling block. From previous layouts I used cork roadbed under the track. The new layout is Set in 1950. I sorta think the cork roadbed looks too high. What I am modeling is a branchline point to point. I have watched...

This weekend I will be going to the Great Scale Train Show In Timonium Md. Finshed benchwork yesturday for the new layout. It is in a 12 x 20 Area. This new layout will be a point to point switching layout. I perfer to switch rather then just run trains. This layout should be a fun new adventure...

I must admit I don't always jump in on conversations however i will start a new thread and a progress report on my new layout once i get home from work. Guys & Gals lets all start replying and posting more. I hate to have a post and get no reply's

I am not mixing the whole gallon at a time I tried mixing 6 oz of glue with 6 oz of water. The spray did not come out as a mist like it does with the woodland scenic stuff.

I Have a question and hope someone can help. I have a 1 gallon jug of elmers white glue I want to mix it with water to make scenic cement like is used by woodland scenics the problem is how much should I thin it and get god results. I mixed the first batch half and half and it did not spray near...

Hello I am getting ready to add scenery to my model railroad and I am looking for some tips. I'm modeling the C&O in the moutains and I have various shades of woodland scenic grasses, clump flage etc. Can they all be used together or should only certain colors be used. I have looked and seen no...

Hello I know this question may sound stupid but how do you get super glue to hold woodland scenic white metal castings together. I have tried 2 different super glues and neither will work. I cleaned the parts by soaking in a bowl of dish liquid and let them air dry, still no luck. One idea I...

I will be adding some foam to the layout for scenery. May get to carve some i hope.

Here Are Some Pix Here are the pix as requested.

The track is not a hump its more like a small dip. Looks realistic and I have had no derailments or uncouplings as a result of it.

I have a question on trackwork. I just started laying track on a new layout. I am using foam for the top and I have an area that has a small hump. I have ran test trains over it with no problem. My question is does the trackwork need to be silky smooth? I also was wondering if all track joints...

I have just completed two small modules with foam top for my layout. When I joined the two ends together the foam on one side where the two joined was a hair higher. Can the foam be sanded to get the foam level with the wood supports that attache the modules? To make the question simplier can I...

Got some disassembly of the old layout 1/2 complete. Was able to con my wife into drawing up a scale plan for the new layout. I have a few issues to fine detail on it then I will be off to the races building my new layout. I will be posting some more info later.

Hello I have the Danby Sawmill kit and while reading through the written instructions it refers to a template in different areas. Could someone e-mail or send me a copy of the tempate or have a number or e-mail for keystone. The kit has all the parts still in the bags just no templates just...

I hope to go to the train show in Chantily Va however with the snow coming we will hve to see. I need to purchase some windows for a model I am building. If it snows I wll do some more work on my building

Hello I have the kit Austinburg Lumber by JV Models. I have read the instructions and I am confused about where the left side connects to the strucure. If anyone has built the kit could give me some tips also some pictures of the completed kit wold help...