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Hi all, Does anyone have a template for 20' or 40' or 48' containers? I'd like try making some, as need a whole heap for a N-trak module I have planned. Thanks

Hi, I was watching a Pentrex video a friend lent me last night, and something made a question mark form. My question: when loco's are in a consist, do the crews put anything on in the cabs of the unmanned loco's, such as a heater? It struck me that they would be awful cold cabs when a...

Hi, Calling all trackplanners...... I need some help. I've hit a brick wall in trying to come up with a trackplan. I've done the Duthers questions (listed below) and have also attached a picture of the space I'm going to have avaliable. Anyone with an idea, please either give me a weblink, or...

Hi everyone, I've recently been told about the Atlas Trainman items coming out in N scale later this year. I've also been told by someone that they're of an inferior quality / detail looks clunky etc etc. Does anyone have a review of them yet? I saw a picture on nscalesupply, and I...

Hi, Has anyone fitted a decoder into a Kato 9600 2-8-0 steamer? I'd like some advise before I tackle it. Thanks

Hi, I need some trackplanning help. I've attached a picture of my current layout, and the new section (it's the yellow area). I would like to put a small yard in there, specifically for loco's (2 stall engine house, service area etc). I also want a turntable in there. To my mind, it should...

Hi all, I've recently bought a 2nd hand layout from one of the chaps at our Ntrak club. It's built on a hollow core door, measuring 80" x 32". Cost me a whopping R1000 (that's about $153 US at current exchange rates). There is work to be done on it, which includes: the middle left area is...

Hi, I recall seeing a while ago a design for a layout that's in a cupboard that folds down. Can someone help, please. 1) What's the name of the cupboard system? I know they're used for the fold down beds we see on US TV programmes / in movies, but haven't a clue as tp what it's called...

Hi all, I have a Kato 9600 Steamer - it's a 2-8-0. I would like to convert it to MT couplers, but don't know which ones to use. It's not listed in the MT coupler guides on MT site. Anyone know which one to use? For those interested, the loco is here...

Hi, I've got a track plan, as an image on my PC. I'd like to print it out on multiple sheets of paper, so I can tape them together and see how it looks in real size. Does anyone know of a program that can do this? Preferably freeware / shareware program, as it'll more than likely be a once...

Hi, I need some advise. I am looking to expand my layout. It is currently on a hollow core door, with a long and short edge being against the wall. The section marked A will be 4' long, and about 2 foot wide, depending on gap. The section B is an existing shelf, which is 1.9' wide (60cm)...

Hi, I know the Bachmann Doodlebug has been discontinued, but could someone tell me if it was Spectrum range or not? Thanks

Hi, Can someone point me to a site, or simply tell me, what cars a UP passenger train consists of? I'm looking to model something like the Desert Express. Thanks

Hi, Please can you give me your opinion about the quality of the Con-Cor Phase IV cars? Thanks

Hi, What should the distance be between the tracks, if running 2 parrellel main lines? Thanks

Hi, I have the possibility of buying some Model Power flex track. But, I've only ever bought Peco before. Please can someone who has seen both give me some comments / opinions of it. I can't see the track, as it's in another city, but if I buy, it'll be posted to me. Thanks

Hi, I'm looking for Foam Board. But, I don't know what it's called in South Africa. Does anyone have another name for it? I phoned the local hobby shops, and they don't use it at all - they use cookie-cutter method for track, and polystrene pieces for scenery. Help!! :) Thanks

Hi, I'm thinking of building the Granite Gorge and Northern in N scale. I've been looking at the modified plan that is in the John Armstrong Track Planning for Realistic Operation book. But, I'm unsure of how big it would be be in N scale. Can someone help, please? I can scan in the picture...

Hi, I'm going to be getting a steam engine in a months time. My first. So, I've narrowed it down to either: Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Bachmann LIght Mtn 4-8-2 Model power 2-8-2. Can people to own these give me their comments, please? Thanks

Hi, I am starting to plan and get things together for the Scenic and Relaxed Railroad - trackplan by Atlas. But, I'm not too sure which turnouts to get - Atlas #4's or #6's? Thanks