Recent content by jcoop1

an easy way to measure grade is to lay a string along the track on the entire grade. Then lay the string out straight, measure the lenght. Measure the height at the end of the grade. then do the math. 4" over 100" = 4 percent.

most larger engines will not have a problem, but smaller 4 wheel ones really benefit from a powered frog (Smoother crossing).

I have a couple of the Tyco light cars. No where prototypical, but fun to run around once in awhile

very cool, Thank you for putting it up here

lots of neat things can be done in a small space. thanks for the pics and keep it up

I have used adhiseve caulking and it works great. Tacky at first then dries solid. If you change your mind it is easy to remove.

for what it is worth, I think that regular HO track with at least 1/3 or 1/2 of the ties stripped out looks better than the Peco On30 track. I have done both and still favor the stripped out HO. my $.02

Yea it has been kinda quiet in here lately, Love your projects. Maybe I should take a couple of pic of my starts and put them up too. thx

Granite Flats? Looks like a good start

who was the seller? Sounds like someone to avoid.

As for Model Railroading, The day I hosted the Pacific Coast Conspiracy meeting at my home. Had about 40 people and I think a great time was had by all. Hope to do it again in 2007

I know Roseville Ca UP Yard has several crewless switchers. Have not heard of anything outside the yard though

First...... Welcome to the Gauge. Second, many will suggest laying foam either pink or blue over the plywood. It will quiet things down and you can dig valleys and rivers in the foam. It is easy to work with, just a little messy sometimes. Where are you located? You may find that some of...

I think the body may be amplifing the noise, but also the weight seams to have something to do with it. thanks for the reply

Hi, I have a couple of the bachmann On30 christmas village street cars and they are noisy. I have pulled them apart and greased with labells #106 all of the gears but it still does it. I deburred the slot where the axle crosses the frame. they seam to be ok on the bench but when I put them...