Recent content by PrairieKnight

I love all five of my Walther's Proto locomotives. I usually wait until the end of the run and get them for around 260 instead of the brand new 320 or more price. One thing I will suggest is that if you ever need servicing on a Walther's Proto... send it back to Walther's to have the work...

Hi Homer, I had the same questions when I built my 4 X 8 double oval 12 years ago. I based my original 4 X 8 on the "Virginian" layout which I found in an old issue of MR. Here are a few pics of where I started 12 years ago and where I am still building onto the layout as I type this: The...

Mine would be Walther's. I took two Walther's Proto locomotives to a LHS for repair. These locomotives were 6 years old. The LHS had the locomotives for a very long time with no results as to fixing the locomotives. I got the two locomotives back and contacted Walther's directly through their...

Depending on your answer to Willie's question, if you do have a room that is larger than the 5 X 7 layout, you could start with a 5 X7 and place turn outs on an outer oval that will allow for expansion later without tearing the whole thing up. I started with a 4 X 8 double oval. I placed...

I did not know that Iron...Thanks.

I like the #5 and #148 couplers also....but I ran into an issue that caused me to install extended shank Kadee #26 couplers on my Walthers Proto and Trainline locomotives. The issue I was having was the fact that my Atlas code 83 18 inch radius turnouts were not playing well with the couplers...

I wanted to post a follow up and a few photos. I appreciate all the posts on this. I used T-tap connections to run the bus to the new section #3 from section #2 just as KB suggested and Iron drew on the diagram in his post. I also used T-tap connections for the feeder wires as I have in the...

Great question Iron. I did not plan on expanding the layout past the 2' X 8' yard (section #2). Well.. actually... I lied to my wife and told her that my son and I would not take any further space in the basement past the addition of section #2. We started drawing up plans for expansion soon...

We are expanding the layout by adding a 2' X 4' section onto the existing yard section of our L shaped layout. The layout is powered by NCE Power Cab DCC. The bus wires are 14 gauge. The feeder wires are Atlas code 83 track connector type (22gauge). I have very limited electrical skills. All...

I wanted to post a follow up. I placed an order with Train Sets Only on Sunday night 3/27/2022. I used the option of Priority US Mail for shipping which charged me 9.84. I received my order today, Thursday 3/31. The order was correct and I will definitely order from them again. I did...

I am expanding the layout and have been looking online for track, roadbed, and turnouts. I am looking for Atlas track, turnouts, and Woodland Scenics foam roadbed. I came across the Train Sets Only website. Their prices seem reasonable and their shipping is not outrageous. Has anyone...

I am a big fan of the Woodland Scenics foam roadbed. I found it very easy to work with. I have done my curves just like the video that Iron has on his post. I think it is very easy to use when placing turnouts on a layout. The other thing that I like about the foam is that you can purchase...

Howdy Greg, I like my Woodland Scenics Static Grass applicator. Depending on how much area you will be covering with it, you might want to purchase the plug in power supply that can be used to power the unit. When I purchased my applicator, the plug in power supply did not come with...

Sir.... I agree with Rico... your weathering on locomotives and rolling stock looks very good. What do you use? acrylic washes? air brush? powders? Would love to know your techniques.

I used the Woodland scenics track bed and found it easy to work with. I painted it grey with cheap craft paint before securing it to the green insulation (from Lowe's) that I used for sub-road bed. I then used Elmer's to glue the track to the roadbed. I used nails to secure turnouts. This...