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Thank you for the information. Scott

Illyad2, thank you for the question. I am also interested in learning more about this. Detailing the interiors of buildings sure adds realism to a scene, in my opinion.

Dave, I have not seen that method used. Seems like a simple and inexpensive way to accomplish what I am trying to do. Thank you! Scott

What do you use for a sorting area for car cards? I have seen permanent shelves attached to layout fascias. I also seem to recall an article by David Popp (although I can't find it now) for building a small "fold-a-ble" shelf that can stored away flat against the fascia when not in use. As...

Beautiful trees! Scott

Thanks for the information Rico. Looks neat and orderly. Scott

Rico, I can find myself looking at the BN map a lot! It is so cool to see the entire country with the associated rail lines. Of course some of those lines have been abandoned. I like your work area and the multiple small drawer cabinets. What do you store in the tall set of drawers to the...

Thanks Max. I agree, too clean! I just finished weathering a wooden passenger platform and had cleaned things up. The workbench is now ready for the next project. Scott

Happy New Year to everyone! I am not much of a "poster" but wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the discussions and ideas exchanged on this forum. A great resource! Scott

My work area... a clean bench, in between projects.

I have only built one helix. It was a 4-turn HO Scale, 24" radius helix. I used flex track and soldered the joints before installing the track onto the roadbed. There was no super elevation built into the helix. Having said that, if it is only a specific car that is causing problems, I...

Nice layout room and backdrop. The benchwork looks very good too!

Looks great, especially since it is N Scale.

Great point! For me it is a combination of a couple of things, laziness, yes, but also an overwhelming sense of things to do when I finally get time to head down to the train room. As a solution, I have stated to make lists of small projects that I can complete in a few "sessions" in the train...

The unit I just looked at online did not appear to be self-propelled, as you mentioned. Scott Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Scott, With the shortened overall length of the railroad, you may want to double-check the grades, as the mainline is already at 2.5 to 2.6%. I don't mean to be negative, but the steeper grades may be a problem and cause you to modify the design to fit your space. Good luck! Scott

Scott, Congratulations on making the decision to begin construction. It appears that you will have time invested preparing the space. Take your time and be sure to take care of the details as you begin. A little extra time in making the train room a pleasant space to spend time goes a long...

I work alone now. Some years ago the kids would help occasionally... but now they are older and have other interests. No problem though, I enjoy working alone. The quiet time does wonders! Scott Sent from my A1-830 using Tapatalk

Interesting you mentioned the dehumidifier. In northern Illinois, we are in a similar environment as you in Wisconsin. I went downstairs to fire up the unit last week and after a day of running, I didn't notice any decrease in the humidity percentage. The unit was still under warranty. I...

How has your experience been operating with the car card system? Scott Sent from my A1-830 using Tapatalk