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Is there an online or other source with layout plans? I am q... by Guest
Is there an online or other source with layout plans? I am quite new at this, and would love to be able to look at several and follow one or more for the first layout that I do.
Shorts on DCC layout. by Adrienne
Hi I have recently changed my layout from DC to a DCC one, but am constantly getting shorts when I want to move locos on different parts of the layout, which I thought is what you should be able to d...
Including Relco in my layout - yay or nay? by Christopher
Hi I have a 5 meter layout, for end to end, and it is built in such a way that it is easy to maintain a clean set of tracks. I also attend to my loco and rolling stock wheels regularly. I was wonderi...
Is there software I could use to design a track layout? by Guest
Is there software I could use to design a track layout?
How do you build a figure 8 layout with Bachmann EZ track? by Guest
How do you build a figure 8 layout with Bachmann EZ track?
I am building my first layout, and am getting a shopping lis... by Guest
I am building my first layout, and am getting a shopping list ready with everything I need. I would like some tips on painting and weathering must-haves.
How do you attach the back-scene to the layout? by Guest
How do you attach the back-scene to the layout?
What do you use for grass on a layout? I have seen some that... by Guest
What do you use for grass on a layout? I have seen some that look so authentic, I would love to know how to achieve that look.
I really want to be able to create lightening on my layout. ... by Guest
I really want to be able to create lightening on my layout. Anyone got any Idea of any gadgets that I can do this with?
How do you attach baseless trees to a layout? do you just dr... by Guest
How do you attach baseless trees to a layout? do you just drill in the base board?
I am building a DCC layout with Atlas Code 100 flextrack, an... by Guest
I am building a DCC layout with Atlas Code 100 flextrack, and will be running Digitax and diesel engines on it. Is there anything I should watch out for? Problems I am likely to encounter?
How much wattage would I need for an O scale Lionel layout o... by Guest
How much wattage would I need for an O scale Lionel layout of about 45 feet? Will I need more than an 80 watt single transformer?
I am about to build my first layout, and am very limited wit... by Guest
I am about to build my first layout, and am very limited with space. All I have is an 8 by 8 foot board. My trains need a 5 foot turn - so how do you think I should go about this?
I have to downsize my layout and was thinking of moving to N... by Guest
I have to downsize my layout and was thinking of moving to N. I was wondering if anyone could tell me about the DCC capability of the smaller locos? Which manufacturers support N?
Hi. I am constructing a new layout for my trains and was won... by Guest
Hi. I am constructing a new layout for my trains and was wondering what the max incline and over what distance can a Hornby Live Steam Loco cope with?
I have an 00 gauge model rail road and I want the layout to b... by Guest
I have an 00 gauge model rail road and I want the layout to be in a zoological garden. I can't see to find any animals to that scale. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Track base/underlay for N gauge layout by RPM
I would be grateful for some advice about a track base for my son's N gauge layout... 1. Is a base really necessary or can I stick/nail Peco track directly onto the MDF baseboard? 2. If a t...
I have a serious dust problem on my layout, and seem to spen... by Guest
I have a serious dust problem on my layout, and seem to spend more time hovering than anything else. Does anyone know of an effective dust control method?
Which switch is the best for a lifting section in the layout... by Guest
Which switch is the best for a lifting section in the layout using DCC? I understand the a micro switch is the way to go, but which one?
I want to make some lights for my layout, mainly for my plat... by Guest
I want to make some lights for my layout, mainly for my platform, a couple of yards and a few streets. I was wondering what materials other people use to make them, and if anyone has some tips for me ...
Which track is the best? I have built one layout before with... by Guest
Which track is the best? I have built one layout before with code 80 peco some set and some flexi - it was a disaster. the curves were to sharp.... So should I go for the peco code 80 again but use v...
AMI Instant Roadbed - How it went (and layout latest if you' by bun2bon
... Easy to cut - I used an old craft knife - and I'll certainly use it again. Major progress on the layout today - the Instant Roadbed can be seen in places on this picture; http://www.geocitie...
Playing with a layout by Polarbear
I decided to build a blog about a layout. They can be fun. You need to find ways to improvise, but build something that is enjoyable. I am going to provide some pictures, and I am not going to make t...
Baseboard Materials by Chibi TyranT
Thanks - Impressive. One of the things that got me into N/2mm was a layout built in the 1930's. The lad had nowhere to have a permanent setup so he built one in a violin case, the top and bottom ...
When do you plan your diorama? Do you plan it when you plan ... by Guest
When do you plan your diorama? Do you plan it when you plan the layout, or after the layout do you get inspired? I have a layout, but have no Idea what to do with the diorama and would love some tips....
Digitrax and Fleischmann/Minitr ix compatibility by EzInKy
...r any one out their has experience runing Fleischmann &/or Minitrix locos & decoders on digitrax layouts. I plan on using either the Fleischmann or Minitrix DCC system for my owe layout, but...
Why are my loco's wheels locking after one round on my layou... by Guest
Why are my loco's wheels locking after one round on my layout? Its a Queen victoria's Rifleman, and the other loco's on the layout are fine, so I don't think It has to do with the...
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