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Hi.. If you head over to http://con-sys.com/Index.htm Concept Models they make a few of them. Stuart

Hi.. I have been planning a new layout which has 3 staging areas, North (3 Tracks), South (4 Tracks) and East (2 Tracks) But now I need a hand working out the main yard (12' Long). Here a rough image of what the layout will be. So trains will run North-South, South-North, South-East...

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HI and Welcome to the forum and the hobby If you are just starting I would suggest that before you start buying heaps of locos and rolling stock you frist need to decide what road you are going to follow, like UP, SantaFA, PRR or what every. Now you them need to decide if you are going to...

HI.. I don't know of model power track but if it's cheap it maybe be OK, but you could be better off buying say Peco or Atlas code 100 track, I say code 100 as if you have large flange wheel code 83 and smaller could be a problem. As you know "you pay for what you get" one thing you should...

HI. Well done you will enjoy the loco. the 2 lines at 45 dedrees are the steam pines to the tender. The belt drive is OK but if you start hearing a noise this will mean that the front shart carry bearing will need a drop of oil, I use labelle 103. Pulling power is great for the 2-8-0 but the...

So thats the game hey!!! He who dies with the most loco WINS:wave: or Looses:cry: as he can't play no more.. I only have 3 locos worth telling about 2 BLI swotchers and an Atlas all with decoders.. Hmm I should buy some more or better still donations to Stuart c/o this forum sign1 Later

That's rubbing alcohol and not drinking alcohol aussie Stuart

HI.. Set teack is the way to go build this type of layout, yes flex is cheaper but the set track give you a template to work with when building the elevated sections. This link will give you some help on making your own elevated stuff. http://mysite.verizon.net/sctransit/ModelEl.htm Hope...

What DCC system to buy.. I have been using DCC for about 10+ years and have tried a few diffrent systems. There are my thoughts on them. Digitrax: I have owned a Zepher and used 2 other types of Digitrax systems and found this is a good system, you can upgrade them by adding extra stuff...

Hi.. Habve been playing around wih the same idea for a while but have not done anything due to my FRISCO layout. But there is a site that will help you make your own uverhead track. http://mysite.verizon.net/sctransit/ModelEl.htm Thanks Stuart

HI.. I try and go to all I can but sometimes I can't, Hmm traveled to a show would be about 600kms.. had nothing to do that week-end, great show but.. Stuart

Hi.. I'm looking for some plans to build some TTAX Flatcar. They will be used for my Frisco "Pigs Are Beautiful" trailer train. Thanks

Use the same nice rust paint for the mains aswell...

Hello.. I have one from http://www.americanlimitedmodels.com/new_products.htm and it works great, the era I model didn't have one but hey it's my world.. Thanks