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I've done it... using 1" pink insulation... but I used a band saw to make the incline cut... I used a drywall saw to make the saw cut on the sides... I made the width about 2 inches... you can sand the top after you put it down and that will take out all the irregularities.... here's a shot...

I had the same problem with the atlas c55 turnouts... you need to re-gauge your loco wheels... use a small flat screwdriver and pry the wheels apart just a little more... I was a little nervous about taking the screwdriver to my locos, but it's not that difficult to move the wheel on the axle.

Try this.... www.handlaidtrack.com\tie-templates.php

I've been researching an idea that I had and I'd like to get some opinions. On my next layout I plan to very intricate control panels that feature something I've never seen discussed before... maybe I missed it!! :D For turnout control I plan on using a keylock switch. In order to change...

Here's an updated layout plan.... It's very large and shows a good deal of detail... main yard tracks, passing sidings, etc... Most of the tweaks have been from Tileguy's suggestions... still looking for more!!! This will represent a fictional subdivsion for SP originating from the city of...

Wow Tileguy... nice post... thank you for taking the time to reply in such a detailed fashion... over the weekend I'm going to work on the plan a little more, and use some of your suggestions... I'll post some more detailed pics by Monday. FYI, the main yard tracks weren't drawn in the plan I...

OK... fixed the link problem... OK.... I didn't really fix it... I just attached the file instead! :D Mostly modern stuff... 80's up... Most of my stuff is Southern Pacific power and rolling stock, but I want to have atleast 2 roads, the plan allows for shared trackage through the first city (A)...

I'm designing a new layout for a new house that will be built sometime in the next year... so this gives me lots of time to get it right!!!... and buy more stuff!!! Design features Scale: N Size: 20 x 16 feet Era: 1980's Layout Style: Walk-around double peninsula Length of mainline: 170...

I got a new Altas Dash 8-40BW for Christmas:D but it won't go! It's got a Lenz LEO63XF decoder... I put it on my track(digitrax empire builder)... dialed up address 03... got the lights to come on but it won't budge... am I missing something, or have I got a faulty decoder?

Thanks all for the welcome, and the nice comments! I've scratch built about 12 turnouts with good success but the track is all atlas code 55.

Hi All, I just found this forum and can't believe all the great info and layouts everyone has. I started on a layout in my basement, but have stopped working on it due to the fact that a move may be in the works in the near future. Here's a link to some pics...