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By adding a short piece of track also helps space out the reverse curve.

The only plan I can find right now is the N-105 Monopoly & Octopus. The plan is in Nine N Scale Model Railroads from Atlas. This only has an oval with two short passing tracks, two reverse loops, and a few sidings. Not much room for a trolley line. I think Model Railroader had a small layout...

Anybody know what could be used short of making lead autos to weight the Arnold auto carriers. They have a small metal center frame the rest is plastic. Where do people put weight and where in ConCor passenger cars. Thank you Dan

I also leave M/T cars alone but weight all other makes to same weight. When you try covered hoppers the roof is to be removed. Need to gently pull to make sure. Some tank cars have a screw that are under the underframe going into the tank holding both together, others are just a press fit toward...

Great pictures. Good shots from the cab. I was finally able to go there this past summer. The heisler boiler had just arrived and was sitting in the shop. Glad to see the boiler has been mounted on the frame. Would be nice to see it operating again. Dan

I just found your post and wantd to include my Nscale engines. One Life Like BL2 in red and black, one Life Like GP18 in maroon and strips, and one Atlas RS3 in the red and black wings paint. Wanting to get at least one of the new Atlas H-15-44's. seven Bachmann 40' boxcars in Route Of The...

On laying a curve I lay the first piece in place and trim the ends. Before bending the next piece trim the ties back and solder the two. Then finish laying the second piece. The second piece will then push the inner rail away from the joint.If laying from curve out solder the two pieces...

I just joined yesterday. Read all your posts on building the Copper Ridge Railway throughly enjoyed your building of a great layout. The scenery and sky is wonderful. Keep up the great work and keep posting on the progress.