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Some of you have probably seen a couple of posts of mine in regards to my smaller HO layout. I'm having a difficult time coming up with anything interesting. The space I'm dealing with is 33" wide and 6' long. At the ends I'm using Atlas 15" radius track to turn the train around. I've been...

I have a smaller HO Layout packed into a one bedroom apartment. Looking for a track plan to fit inside of the loop I already have. I have some track inside the loop laid out, but not tacked down yet. Before I start tacking things down, I figured I'd run a picture by you guys and maybe you could...

Where's a good place for n scale vehicles? I'm looking for something budget minded that won't break the bank. Also...where do I find decent priced n scale tractor-trailers for my industries? I have some micro machines and some of those speedy's with the ball in them from walmart, but im looking...

I am limited to a max of about 2x9 for a layout. I currently have an HO layout this size, continuous loop with a decent sized yard, and running about an 11" radius that only 50' rolling stock and Lifelike F7's will negotiate just fine. My question is...Should I keep going with this...

I have a bunch of mix and match HO equipment that I want to paint and re-letter to match. I have heard about dry transfer, but have no idea how to do it. I have a Hobby Bench and a JoAnn fabrics nearby. What do I need to start my project? Thanks for the info... Custom

I was surfing the net reading up on some locomotive history and came across the phrase "slug". The article dealt with the conversion of F units to CF7's. I have a hunch that it is another term for the cabless B units. Does anyone have any particulars on the Slugs or when they were produced &...

Does anyone know where I can find some HO scale vehicles that are affordably priced? Be it on the internet or local (phoenix area). I'm kind of finding it hard to pay $6 or more just for one car. I detail most of my vehicles, so they don't have to be super detailed, I'm just looking for a good...

What model diesel will negotiate about a 10-12" radius? I have a 2x9 layout with a continuous loop. I'm running a model power Plymouth currently, I was just wondering what other diesels will work besides the small switchers(hustler & 44 ton)? Any older style short wheelbase alco's or geeps that...

just picked up a DDT Industrial Plymouth switcher and I'd like to know a little more about it's prototypical roots...like years of production, what roads was it used on, power specs. thanks for the info!

I need some assistance here...I would like to build a continuous loop HO scale layout...but heres the problem- I live an a very small appartment. So what I'm thinking about is constructing a layout that would slide under a queen size bed. What do I do about scenery? What do I construct the...

I'm starting a HO shelf switching layout (2x8) and I want to be able to let a switcher and a few boxcars run back and forth unatended. Instead of sitting there and switching polarity with the powerpack, how can I put together a circuit to make a train go back and forth buy itself on the mainline...