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Im using "snap switches" as turnouts for my layout instead of a mark 4, and mark 6 for example. I noticed that they have a tighter curve? will 6 axle locomotives be able to handle that? This is all Atlas track, code 100. Thanks.

Oay so today i bought the Bachman EZ Command DCC System. I purchased an Atlas U23B Locomotive with it as well (nmra 8-pin dcc)the guy at my hobby shop said it is ready and all it needs is to be programmed. So i took it home hooked up the dcc system, and followed the instructions. The...

I am going to purchase this locomotive this weekend: http://www.davistrains.com/search/displayproduct.asp?id=24870&mfgid=6&gaugeid=-1&roadid=5&catid=-1&perpage=25&orderby=sku&skusearch=&keyword= If you read the description part of it says "Equipped with the NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC ", so iIbe...

This is kind of hard to explain/word it so i will try my best. When I was younger I remember getting trainsets and you simply assembled the track (an oval) attached wires from a blue box to a curved re-railer piece of track and then plugged the blue unit into the wall and that provided power and...

FINALLY i bought my wood tonight for my benchwork and tomorrow im going to start work on it. I will take pics of my progress and post them tomorrow once they are uploaded. Ill update this thread as often as i can as my layout grows.:)

I have a few of these laying around with all the original parts for each (got them from a buddy of mine), and the black part the actual machine that swtiches the track is detachable, is there any way i could mount these under the table the same way you would using the tortoise motor system?

Ok guys, so earlier i made a thread on ballasting, and got some good information. I'm starting my first layout soon. I'm so anxious so i figured ive gotta do some thing. I decided to do a practice scenery. :) I used Woodlandscenics Foam Trackbed, Scenery Items and Black Cinder (i wanted some...

I can lay my ballast fine, but i cant get it to stick well...ive used elmers glue, woodland scenics spray adhesive, and it will only hold a certain amount of the ballast in place, even after a 2nd coat or two to finalize it. Could you guys tell me how you tend to lay ballast the procedures, and...

Hey guys, here is my first lay out drawn with Xtrk. Its freelance as i thought that would be the best idea so it would meet my needs/wants. There are a few little quirks in the trackwork im sure you will notice them, i will perfect them. I just want you guys to get the general idea. So go ahead...

If i was to buy this: http://www.davistrains.com/search/displayproduct.asp?id=3831&mfgid=6&gaugeid=4&roadid=-1&catid=4&perpage=25&orderby=sku&skusearch=&keyword= What methods are there that i can use to power the frog, electronically. Ive searched and so far all i could find was that tortoise...

Hey, im starting my first layout well trying to lol, and i have a question for you N scalers. I have very limited space, well not too limited and i want to do an HO layout, but im leaning more towards N now obviously becuase i could do more. My question is : Does N scale, have just as much...

Hey, i was wondering if it possible to adjust the table shape and size, for instance its a basic square to start with and my layout is going to be an L shape, is there a way to adjust the shape of your set up? Thanks.

Hey everyone, im completely new to this hobby, but willing to learn all about it, and i have a quick question. Im assuming it may not be too complicated, but i plan on doing HO scale, and i was wondering what are the top brands to purchase? Are their any specific brands that "own the market"...