Recent content by mistressmotorsp

The only part of the Scenic Ridge layout that is tall is the plaster mountain in the back corner. You can always choose to just make that mountain smaller. If you are looking for a way to learn/practice several aspects of MRR'ing, like scenery, track laying, simple wiring, etc., then this is a...

I have rerailers in my tunnels. Don't often have derailments, but the few times it happens, the rerailers have been nice. Also, make sure to have access holes in your tunnels so you can reach anything stuck in there. Mike

Your thinking is not flawed at all. That layout is almost identical to mine, with the outer loop and crossover added. I also have some sidings and a small yard. I was able to do the layout with 11 inch radius AND easements, which get rid of the straight sections in the middle of the curves...

wixom - Google Maps Wixom, Michigan. Until last year, they made Lincoln Town cars there. They still use the autorack loaders for other cars. They apparently end load. Mike

You're welcome. You mentioned using manually thrown turnouts. Be aware that Kato turnouts are only available in an electric version. They can still be operated manually, though. Kato switches are really nice compared to Atlas electric turnouts, since the entire mechanism is hidden in the track...

I have a door sized N scale layout made with Unitrack. I had very good luck with it, and would use it again. As far as sectional track goes, Kato is pretty much the top of the line. Great fit, no problems with electrical, decent selection of radii. Of several hundred sections, I did have two...

Maybe call Fifer Hobby in New Mexico? They may or may not have it in stock, but you can ask. They also might be able to arrange a drop ship to you. Their prices are always competitive. I have no affiliation, but I am a repeat customer of theirs. Mike Fifer is also an active member of this...

Thanks, I will go pick some up.

Im getting to the point where I'm ready to cover the exposed foam edges on my layout. I see lots of pictures with nice, thin fascias. Some of it is even bent to follow the cruves of the layout. I don't need to bend anythng since I have all 90 degree corners. I do want something thin and...

I have that same car, plus I use Unitrack, which makes my track look like it's also five feet above the ground. So, the bottom of that car is pretty much above the heads of any of my little plastic guys. Oh well, mostly I just run trains in circles for the kids. Mike

..

.

Track immediately to the right of the engine shed is for coal in and ash out. Next track is steam coaling, water, sand. Diesels go to the concrete pad. Many, many details to add here.

The first few layers of ground cover are now in place, along with painting the rocks. I decided to eliminate the lumber yard in favor of a passenger station, which just seemed to fit the space better. Some more buildings are now in the engine facility as well. Now starting the flats for the...

Has anyone ever tried the Micro-Engineering track weathering solution? I am also ready to begin painting or weathering my track, and was wondering how that stuff does. Mike