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Well fellers I mixed the glue, alcohol mix and did not have much luck as far as spraying it on. I mixed thoroughly before I started then shook the mixture several times during the process. The stuff would not mist when I pumped the spray on my bottle. Thinking that the sprayhead was plugged, I...

Thanks for the replies all. I'll try the alcohol, soap and water mix tomorrow.....wish me luck:mrgreen:

Could someone please tell me what the ratio of glue to alcohol or wet water is to get things to stick?:confused:

Ozzy I wish you the best outcome from your tests. My prayers are with you.

:wave:David and thanks for your reply. I used those screw in connectors that are usually used in house wiring, of course I used the small ones. I am not familiar with "suitcase" types of connectors:confused:. I didn' think about soldering the wires after twisting them so I will go back and do...

Has anyone used a product called "Zeenery" for landscaping on your layouts? I acquired a box of the stuff with other items but have never heard of this material before. It is really light and sorta resembles corn cobb beads. No instructions with it and would like to use it if anyone can...

On Soldering: This is what I did after practicing on the soldering. I ran the two DC leads from the power pack to the underside of the layout tables. I then let these two wires set aside until I soldered two wires to the track, one on each side. I made sure that the hot wire was on the outside...

Galen thanks for your thoughts and I appreciate your input. I'll keep all those points in mind and if I run into trouble as stated I'll have to say...."HE TOLD ME SO":yep:

Now I am pondering as to how it can fit in?? 4X4' sounds like a whole lot of room!

Loren....Thanks for your reply. The tables are those that were used in a lab in one of the schools that was torn down.:mad: They are oak and the black things on the legs are metal collars that are used to secure the tables to the floor. The Top was one inch slate which I sold to someone at the...

Everyone watch out....These are real Killers This is an off topic but thought it was worth sharing. Hope you enjoy!:mrgreen:

A What is it question :confused:I would also like someone to identify the following item which I will describe....Sorry no pictures. Basically it is piece of lumber 20" Long X 2" Wide which is slightly tapered to approx 1/2" at the top X 3/4" Thick. There is a 1-3/8" groove along the length of...

Good morning from SE Colorado where the temp is 17 after a blistering wind last pm with very little snow.:eek: Two sons have braved the cold and have gone out goose hunting....Not me:cry: Should warm up some today and I plan on doing some wiring on the layout. Have a good one all8-)

ed....here are some more photos of items purchased Again, any help in identifying these would be appreciated.

ed acosta....Went to the auction and I can't believe that one person could have so many HO Train related items. My two grandsons, one will be eight soon and the other turned 10, and I saw more than we have ever seen at one place. It was neat to see the two boys going around the tables and...

Green elite cab.....I finally used up a roll of 35mm film so here are the pictures of the tables. I have since been at work every day on this project so will post some updated pictures later.

D Baker......When you refer to "pot" in your post do you liken it to "Thunder Mug" or "Teapot"?:?:mrgreen:

Hi All....Good morning from SE Colorado where the sun is shining and melting what little snow we have had. I continue to stay in where it is warm and work on the layout.

:wave:CNW.....I like the pictures of your layout but what I really enjoy is seeing pictures of fathers spending some time with their kids.....LOVE THAT PICTURE.:yep:

Finally got through all of the items that I bought a an estate sale a couple of weeks ago and I ran across a turntable, new in the box. Information says it is a Diamond Scale Construction 134ft Turntable Kit. My question is, Does anyone out there have one of these on their layout? If so, how...