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Les, I had two TIAs, the last being about ten years ago. They scared the everliving c*&p out of me and still do when I think about it. These were minor hiccups compared to what you are going through. With a good rehab and a change in lifestyle, you will surley get through this. Best of luck...

Glen, if you search for Keystone Edger you should get some rough pictures of the edger. Having said that, there are some good saw mill sites on the web that will reinforce your layout and should have photos of all the equipment. I would have provided the site in question, but that was on my...

Phil, while I do not have that particular book, I would recommend from experience that you start small. This is not meant to demean any inherent skills you may possess, but you can try out a lot of ideas you may read about and make your mistakes on a smaller layout. A larger layout requires a...

Kyle, two very nice and timely photographs. The first settles my question on the hump yard entrance with perhaps a ladder design for the yard exit. The second photograph was also very timely as I have been looking for a diorama scene for my FSM Baily's Produce rather than mounting it on a flat...

I have a Coon Gap Saw Mill if you are still looking. Sierra West is sold out, but still taking orders. Just call Brett Gallant. Regards, Trent Mulkern Mechanicsville, MD

Chad, your use of a projector is a great idea and very practical as well. Regards, Trent

Concur above. I have also ballasted EZ Bachman track. The ballast on/near the ties needs to be a very thin layer, perhaps a single layer so you won't bury the track ties. Glue with scenic glue or elmer's/water solution. Regards, Trent

I estimate the Bachman track and switches, etc at approx $433+ or - depending on where you buy the track. Add on a 1/4" 4' X 8' plywood base, 1" foam 4' X 8' and glue and your looking at somewhere approx $500+. I believe the Bachman track and switches are DCC friendly if you want to go that...

You may also find the hot wire foam cutter at Woodland Scenics where I got mine. There are probably other vendors that are cheaper. The hot wire foam cutter is probably the best for initial cuts on larger foam. The use of a wire brush also achoeves good results to acieve a smoother form. For...

CNCPGUY, One solution would be to take section Nr. 3 and make two modules. One would be the main and siding (3A), and the second would contain the single track (3B). Section 3B would be a removable section shaped like a trapazoid. You could then pull out (or push in)section 3B, enter your...

I have to agree with Andrew that there is a place for modular, ballasted track made by vendors such as Kato, Atlas and Bachman to name a few. While more expensive it can ease the design and track laying tasks. It can also be ballasted just like flex track with the end results looking just as...

Patrick, I would have to agree with Andrew, that your best (and least cost) bet is to fabricate the shale formation that you are looking for with layered ceiling tile or foam and a good wire brush/exacto knife to make the stratified rock formations. That and some effort in rock formation...

SLC, any of the track metioned in your post will work. As it comes with plastic balast as part of the track, you can use it as is or add additional ballast later for a more prototypical look. It is easy to work with but costs more than due to the addition of the plastic ballast. You can glue...

MRC makes all-in-one decoders. I would not be surprised if all the DCC mfrs sold all-in-one sound and control decoders. Regards, Trent

My apologies as I have not read all 5 pages of the thread. For HO I believe the standard separation is 2.5-inches center to center. The NMRA web site should also have that information should you need to double check. Regards, Trent

Hi Christina, There are all sorts of folding tables out there for just over a hundred bucks. Some are as long as 8' with adjustable legs (22" - 32"), 30" to 36" wide and with plywood tops. http://www.hertzfurniture.com/mo_Plywood_Top_Rectangular_Folding_Table_in_Gray_Granite_4271.html Now you...

Frank, You might try your local nursary for bags of sand and/or dirt for your road. Sifting it should give you fine soil for use on the road. The larger pieces from the sifting operation can be used in other places such as river banks, side of the road(s), and so forth. I think both Dave...

Hi John R., Regarding those 'other' LHS paints while not suitable for prototypical color matching on model RR cars, they are good for weathering and buildings where such color matching is not a requirement. There certainly good for use in that application if the price is lower. Paints from...

Herc, your shots are amazing and very life-like. I had to look very closely to be able to distinguish any artifacts of a Model RR. The biggest one being that the engines and rolling stock looked too new. Otherwise you could have fooled me. Trent

Hi Ed, One of the reasons a RR layout never seems to be finished is because that 'vision thing' keeps changing as time passes by. You will see many folks who have finished the benchwork and laid track, but never get to the scenery because they are more interested in RR operations then they are...