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Well I did get the track down and functional for my first layout. I learned alot, but I know of numberous mistakes. I am going to get a fresh start. I have spent the last few weeks on a new layout. This is my first draft. Any input is VERY welcome and appreciated. N-gauge Minimum radius 11"...

Has anyone used Woodland Scenics Road System with the paving tape and spread it? How does this work arround the track? Roads -1.3" - 1.5" wide about right? Would Tan make a good color for a base coat on foam for terain? I am working in N-Scale. Thank you, DT

Well, I received my second train in the mail today. A Kato E8 with decoder. Slightly used train from eBay. I re-hooked up my DCC system and tried it out for the first time. Everything worked out wonderfuly. The only problem I had was a few power losses in certain areas. At first I thought it...

I hope in my layout to have numberous rock faces and cliffs. I am not sure how this is accomplished. You can purchase molds, but I would think they could only be used a few times (one whole, and thers in pieces). It would look odd to have the exact rock faces throught your layout. How do you...

I read the messages under “diode matrix”. Went to Radio Shack and was able to make a simple 3 turnout one. It seems to work fine. It does only work with a DC power supply and not an AC power supply. With AC the Diodes do not stop the return power. Is this normal? Now the component I am...

After two months I have my track down. I have a 4X8 layout with about 65 feet of track. Later, I will add a engine yard and reverse loop. My DCC is not working yet, but I do have a train with somewhere to go. THANKS ALL!! Now to the scenery... DT

I am using Atlas N scale (Atlas code 80) switch machines (undertable, 3 wire) I have three lines going into a coal mine. I would prefer not to have to hit multiple switch controller to open up the track for each line. Is there issues with me wiring it a way so that one push will control multiple...

When using flex track you end up with gaps (without ties) between your pieces of track. Should you super-glue of model glue ties underneath to fill the gaps. Which glue would be preferable. I can't say enough how helpful everyone has been, thank you. DT

I just purchased a zephyr and have a few more question. Hope I am not bothering anyone with the newbie questions. For a N-Scale Layout I am planning (eventualy) 3 Trains with decoders 1 Dummy Car with Soundtrax (sound only) decoder 12 turnouts controled by stationary decoders 65 Feet of...

I purchased a N scale Cornerstone Coal Mine. What is the best methode for painting the grid on the tiny clear windows? Thank you, DT

I purchased a Zephyr, and it will be arriving shortly :) Has anyone installed a Soundtraxx (sound only decoder) is a N scale Dummy car? What is involved? I assume you have to buy new trucks for power. Mount the decoder, solder to power and then attach a speaker. I went to the soundtrax...

I finally have my track down for my first layout. It took 6 weeks. I think it takes me 3-4 tries and an hour to put one piece of flex track down... :> I also built and painted my first building (Cornerstones Coal Mine), That was about 20 hours. Am I the only one this slow? It's great fun anyway...

:confused: I am about to build my first N-Scale track and will make it DC at first, but I know I will eventually want to make it DCC. I am considering Atlas track and Atlas Turnouts, but to my understanding the turnouts are insulated, and that elctrofrogs are more DCC compliant...