Recent content by amdaley

Plastic wheels are a no no. They create dirt on track. I use all metal wheels & I seldom have any problems unless the layout is left without running anything on it for some time. Good quality isopropyl alcohol is excellent for track cleaning.

Thanks for the update :cool:

I've only pre-ordered once & never again. In 2011 I pre-ordered a loco. It took three years to arrive & when it did it lasted less than an hour before one of the motors packed up. It was a fault which seemed to effect most of the models produced. I returned the model for a refund but was...

About 5 years ago while on a visit to New York I bought an NCE Power Pro 5 amp system after being on DC for many years. Best decision I ever made & wouldn't dream of going back. Where I live there are no Model Railway/Railroad modellers & no model shops so everything has to be bought through...

I got a square one of these. Didn't really work for me as it puts down to much ballast. I will go back to my spouted cup as its more controllable. Nice idea but not perfect yet.

Use Denatured alcohol/methylated spirits or Isopropyl alcohol. Yes they are flammable, just don't have a source of naked flame like a fire around when you're using it. Don't smoke or use a naked flame while doing the cleaning. Open a door or windows for a few minutes after use just to clear...

Hi There. Its methylated spirits or denatured alcohol.We call it meths over here. Its a type of Ethanol. It is used in camping stoves, french polishing etc. Here is Wikis take on it. I provide the link because you may have it under different names...

Hi Everyone. This comes from Richard Johnson of Australia & works every time. RICHARD JOHNSON BALLASTING. *** Try it this way. Its really no big deal and can be relaxing if you take your time and put on a bit of good music. It takes hours to do a whole layout of course but they don't...

That's excellent work. Well done.

I would like to wish anyone affected by this storm the best of luck. I’m sure we all have friends & families in the affected areas. We are thinking of you. Good luck.

I know everyone has their own favorite brand so you will get a lot of different recommendations. My advice is go somewhere where you can try out the various systems because whats right for one may not be right for you. I have an NCE Power Pro 5 amp wireless system myself & I'm very happy with...

Brian. Grab yourself a large coffee & have a good read here.Richard Johnson does a good job of explaining it all. http://www.dccconcepts.com/index_files/DCCadvice1.htm

Woodwork indoors doesn't need painting except if your train room is prone to dampness or temperature swings in which case it may help is stopping the wood from expanding & contracting.It does help the layout to look good if the framework is painted. Use Acrylic or Latex paint. A couple of coats...

Hello. I suppose the easiest way to explain it is. In DC you drive the track.The more you turn the control knob the more voltage you put on the track & the faster the loco will move.If you have two locos on the track then they will both move. In DCC you drive the locomotive.There is always...

I use a CMX track cleaning car with Goo gone & it works great.