Don Z1029

I don't have any. That's my self-imposed penalty for crappy track-laying. It forces me to contend practically with poor trackage. I...

Yes, that's why I included the link to show all of the plastic couplers produced by Kadee. Regards, Don Z.

The 30 Series Kadee couplers are plastic. Kadee couplers made from plastic Regards, Don Z.

Honestly, every time I introduce a new locomotive to the layout, diesel or steam makes no difference, the newcomer finds a small section...

Of the three products mentioned, Plywood, OSB and MDF. Plywood would be my first choice. Dan

Plywood only, never the other two.

The skirting that many put on the side of the benchwork can be of hardboard, Masonite, doorskin....that kind of wood or laminate, and...

MDF is Medium Density Fiber board. It is not a good product to use for a layout, in my opinion. It's very heavy, doesn't take fasteners...

A few years back, I was helping a friend build the benchwork for his layout. He had an interior aisle around a peninsula where he...

Welcome aboard the forums Don! Looks like you have a great space for a layout. Keep us posted on progress.

Progress is being made on my new shop/layout building. 50x50 with 12 foot sidewalls. My layout area will be 25x50. I had originally...

We can't/shouldn't answer this for you. This hobby, like all hobbies, is intensely emotional and personal, and is intended to help YOU...

Beiland, the shop and layout area will not have any wall penetrations between them. All of my equipment will be connected to a dust...

Woodworking Shops generate a LOT of sawdust. Aren't you worried about keeping this out of the layout spaces??

Welcome Aboard the forum!