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If you are thinking of DCC I could not recomend Digitrax enough. I have their low end Zephyr and I just added a DT 400 throttle with a Fascia mounted UP5 panel and it worked flawlessly right out of the box. This is my first attempt at a model railroad (about four months) and this set up...

During a recent trip to the local train store my son was introduced to the steam era. He was handed over the controls to a dcc steamer with sound and he has not been the same sinse. All the way home he asked when could we get such a cool train for our layout ( he is six). Our problem is...

I am looking for a modern passenger train . I am modeling present day and would like to get something that is common to Southern Ontario. Any help would be apreciated. Thanks Tim K

I am trying to think of a good way to hide a rear access opening in my layout . Any thought's or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Tim K

Turn up your speakers and enjoy. Make sure you watch it to the end. http://s158645047.onlinehome.us/video_5290_10558.html?sid=5290&aid=10558 Tim K

Reading through a book on scenery I noticed that there was no mention on how they planted the trees on plaster mountains. Making the mountains with cardboard strips and plaster cloth seems easy enough but how do you stick the trees in such a hard shell:oops: . I would rather ask a dumb...

Can some recomend a good software program for layout operation . Windows XP compatible dygitrax control . I am far from the operation stage but I would like to try running my layout using the computer. Thanks Tim K

I posted a couple pics of what I have been up to. Be gentle :rolleyes:

I picked up a couple unbuilt cars and was wondering what is the best glue to use , CA , model glue ? Thanks Tim K

Are turntables still in use today in any yards? Thanks Tim K

I am using the Digitrax zephyr for my control and would like to know what I need to run a reverse loop. Thanks Tim K

What is the best method for temporarily installing flex track on foam. I want to try a couple different ideas that involve using flex track for making large radius turns. Thanks Tim K

I have decided that an around the room layout would offer a lot more layout than what I was doing (12X5 layout) , my only problem is I have a door along the one wall . How have people tackled this problem ? I was thinking of a simple liftout with dowels to keep it in place but I would...

Is it possible to convert this Loco to DCC ? Thanks Tim K

A couple quick questions. If you use the DC jumper option for an add on throttle do you actually plug the DC trasformer into an AC outlet like you would for normal use ? I know that may sound like a stupid question but it does not mention plugging in the DC unit into the wall. Question #2...

Do you use liquid nails to glue the stacks of foam together ? How does it hold up while shaping and sanding? Is plaster the best for the rock on the mountains ? Thanks Tim K

I would like to pick up a book this week to help me learn more about MRR ,I am very green and have a lot to learn . So what does everyone suggest ? What book helped you the most? I am working in H.O. scale . Thanks Tim

Can someone please tell me what is the minimal distance needed to raise the tracks eleveation one inch ? Thanks Tim

I finally set up a fairly large oval today so my kids (and me ) could have a train to run while we are planning our layout and we are having a lot of fun. I am very impressed with the Walthers Train line kit the engine runs very smooth and the control is also very good from dead slow to full...

What Engine do you use to test your layout to make sure the track is free of problems , I have read that some engines were fussier than others and thought I might pick one up just for testing my layout. Thanks Tim K