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Bracket streength is seldom the problem. You need to consider some issues though. It might pay off to tests your methods before commiting. Brackets tend to allow some side to side movement. This can be a problem that will eventually weaken the connection. Also, consider the bulk and...

What I have missed by being a procrastinator. I do everything in the dark in the morning (lights do not help when the eyes are still closed). No mishaps yet unless you count the numerous times that I forget to start the beast. The cats expect to be fed sometime between 4 and 6, so thats when...

Hey - I'm just starting out and now I find that I'm doing it all wrong. I have 6 steam locos (5 running) and all revenue cars are in kit and strip wood bundles. Oh, wait, I do have one car. Lets call it 1:5. Only nine cars to get it up to 2:1!!!!

Reqalisticly, I'm jealous. You have an open spot amidst the clutter with more room than I have! Go for it!

Great work! Hey, yhat's one advantage of modular - you can use differant standards and techniques on each. not every module needs hand laid using hand drawn rail from your own minimill.

Also - do not overlook going modular. You do not have to fit a standard if you do not plan on being part of a club or show (but it can't hurt just in case). One advantage to the modular or sectional units is that they can be stacked for storage. Also, a bar stool and module can go together in...

Great Work! The paint is so crisp. The rivet detail still shows. I guess this is why I need a bigger scale. I like looking at the n scale threads though. I'm always impressed with the work.

I can second the recommendation to frame the garage/basement wall first. I would tend to go heavier than 1x4 material however. Even if you do not think so today, eventually you will be fishing electric cables or something through the framing. Try drilling for a phone cable edge-wise through 3/4...

Also do not forget the related Yahoo Group Small Layout Design small-layout-design : Big layouts for small spaces David

Hey - how do you recognize a Harvey girl? Uniforms? The pics that I have seen seem to just show young women dress in wait staff attaire and street clothes of the period. So a small two story restaurant near the depot and then no diner. Hmmm.

Wayne - your photos are always inspiring. My "city" is a bit compressed, but it works as a division point. I wish to bring trains onstage from a traverser and into the division point. Change engines and crews and then move on. The trains would then proceed on up the high line to summit with...

More details on Compressing I guess some more information is needed. The layout is small - room sized. This means there is room for one "city", one siding and then hidden staging and then back to the town. The out of town siding is called Summit and this is also the start of a branch to another...

I am trying to figure out how to reduce a typical passenger car train from western railroads (about 1900) into a five car train (with steamloco and tender, this fits my planned passing sidings) The typical train was: one or more first class cars two or more second class cars at least one...

What designs for bumpers and wheel stops? Specificly, what about earlier steam era? Perhaps around 1900? I seem to remember seeing rail bent to form a fit up around the wheel. More like a large wheel stop than a bumper.

Fantastic Modules Great Work. I'm a newbie and this convinces me to get started. I have a bit of wood and almost got started, but this needs planning. How much will your just under one meter modules weigh when complete? What is the max length you would feel comportable building? I am...

Coupling Picks Coupling and uncoupling cars manually can give you a feel for a brakeman's job. Using the giant hand and actually touching the cars is not reccommended. Not just because the mystic of the operation can be lost, but delicate details may not survive the touching. Rix Products...

Welcome to the Gauge MAB! Ozzman is right to be concerned about the passing siding lengths. Also, a passing siding for the sidings 1/2 way to the summit. First - era? setting? industries to be modeled (freight, coal, hardrock mining, lumber, etc.) Great start. Good luck! Keep us posted...

Re: MasonJar's comment on blocking. The blocking was usually a drovers car (a version of caboose or way car) for the men responsible for handling the stock.

Rolling stock ideas for the layout As to suggestions for rolling stock... A great deal depends on what you enjoy with the hobby. There is no standard. You mentioned some interchange traffic, so except for a rare car from further afield you have already provided for a source or variety...

Fred's HOGRR suggestion is good. If the importance for you is portability to get the 4x8 away from the way to operate, you can stack the HOGRR sections and take up only one foot of the room when not operating. Like the Clinchfield, you will need to duck under if operating from the middle, but...