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I am on my second attempt at an operational hi-rail. The first one will probably become a nice static modelwall1, but this one I am hoping to try something new. I know that there are some rtr ones available, but I am pretty set on making my own. As for now I could use some help... I am going...

Progress of my service facility is moving along slowly and I am now in the process of filling my sand bin with sand. I am having a hard time making up my mind and was hoping to receive some input. I had some fine ballast that looked pretty good in the bag, but once it was spread out and the...

I am trying to wire my roundhouse and turntable and am trying to find out how much power my command station is putting out. I am currently running a Digitrax Zephyr that puts out 12.8V (is that correct?) but I am trying to figure out how many amps it is putting out. I have a 12 position...

I am hoping to put a decoder in one of these, and was just wondering if anyone has had any success with one? I have done numerous searches but have come up empty so if anyone has had any experience or maybe some links, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Freelancer

As many of you may know by now, the Utah quarter design has been picked. I personally don't think that they could have picked a better design, and what a perfect day to announce the selection, the 137th anniversary of the golden spike. I was fortunate enough to attend this event, and once...

Welcome to my section of the party! Pull up a chair and get comfy, or at least be sure to check in every once in a while. My goal is to work on some structures for my module. Also if time permits I would like to work more on my roundhouse and turntable. Here is where I am now. I have...

Yep... it's official...I have finally cracked....I have officially lost my mind. I decided to try my hand at handlaying a turnout. It isn't the prettiest, and it barely works, but I am pretty proud of my first attempt. I am now trying to decide if I should continue in this manner, or if I...

I am trying to install a decoder in one of my steam engines. Upon disassembling the engine I came to the smoke generator and found that it has a wire connecting to both sides of the frame. I don't know exactly how these work, but I am assuming (you know what assuming does) that it works like a...

I am kicking myself for joining the third gauge layout party because I am back at working on DCC and am having problems again. I am trying to add a head light to an engine with a DH123D Decoder. However I cannot seem to get it to work. The bulb is 12 Volts 50mA, the instructions suggest that...

Or at least part of it! I am currently in the process of designing a new layout, and I need some major help. As you can see below I haven't made much progress. :confused: I am trying to do an around the wall layout, or walk-in layout. (Don't know what the Difference is.) I would like to have...

I am painting my new roundhouse and was experimenting with the brick color. I have tried a few things and have come to this. iI would appreciate any comments and tips on how to improve this. Now we will see if this image comes up. Thanks, Freelancer

I am trying to install some marker lights on my caboose, and am wondering how to do it. I am using a Digitrax Zephyr system, I beleive that it puts out 12 V, some one correct me if I am wrong. I would like to connect the lights directly to the track but I am not sure exactly how to do this, I...

I need help! I have a Digitrax DH142AT decoder that I am trying to install into an Athearn AC4400. I followed the instructions that came with the decoder, but I can't seem to get it to work. When power was applied the light flashed, the instructions said that if that happens then there is a...

"The Heber Valley Railroad has acquired a rare 0-6-0 type steam locomotive, former Columbia Steel Corporation No. 300, which has quietly rusted away for the past forty years in a Provo Park. Plans call for the locomotive to be moved by semi truck to the Heber City maintenance shop during the...

What would you do, if you found something that you missed or could fix, that would better your layout's: operation, look & feel, reliability, by 100%?

I am trying to build some cribbing or retaining wall, I have heard it called both. Anyway, I have no idea where to start or what materials to use. Should I create the mountain and build the cribbing onto it. Or should I do the cribbing then fill in the mountain behind it? If I build the cribbing...

I have an Athern deisel that has a problem. When it takes right turns it is fine, but when it goes left it sounds like its gears are grinding or something, it is a very obnoxious noise. Someone once told me that it could be my radius. It is a large engine, and I am running it on an 18" radius...

Remember that on November 15, it is "Take a Train to Work Day." Take one of your prize engines or cars etc.... to work and introduce your friends and co-workers to the hobby. Reference: October 2002 Model Railroader, pg. 34

I have some Atlas under the table switch machines, which seem to be working fine, but when I hook the machine to the table and track, it won't switch the track, it will attempt to move, but it doesn't succeed. Someone told me that it might not be getting enough electricity, but I am not sure...