Hello all,
My 1st post. I'm new to this hobby so I've been reading and learning for the last 2 months. I've decided on a layout. Central Midlands from the Atlas catalog. I've got a lot of time(on disability) and not quite so much money which is why I'm looking at this as a very long-term project. Given all this, I'd still like to make this project as REALISTIC as possible. I'm trying to find the most REALISTIC track out there. I like the Micro Engineering weathered HO 83 track but don't like that they only have #4 turnouts. Also, I'm hearing that the Peco turnouts are the best, but I'm concerned with having 2 different looks for the track. I'd like to be consistent. I'm intrigued by laying my own track but am having trouble finding good sites that discuss making your own track or companies that sell the parts to make your own track. So, my question would be recommendations for the most realistic HO 83 track out there, whether it's pre-built or whether I have to construct it myself. I'd appreciate any Companies and/or Links you guys could provide.
Also, and I know this is a long shot, but I live in the Chicagoland area(Palos Park) and would be very interested in finding someone who is experienced in scenery modeling to perhaps take me under their wing and teach me the artistic side of this hobby. I've an engineering background and have never been very artistically inclined. Tks...
My 1st post. I'm new to this hobby so I've been reading and learning for the last 2 months. I've decided on a layout. Central Midlands from the Atlas catalog. I've got a lot of time(on disability) and not quite so much money which is why I'm looking at this as a very long-term project. Given all this, I'd still like to make this project as REALISTIC as possible. I'm trying to find the most REALISTIC track out there. I like the Micro Engineering weathered HO 83 track but don't like that they only have #4 turnouts. Also, I'm hearing that the Peco turnouts are the best, but I'm concerned with having 2 different looks for the track. I'd like to be consistent. I'm intrigued by laying my own track but am having trouble finding good sites that discuss making your own track or companies that sell the parts to make your own track. So, my question would be recommendations for the most realistic HO 83 track out there, whether it's pre-built or whether I have to construct it myself. I'd appreciate any Companies and/or Links you guys could provide.
Also, and I know this is a long shot, but I live in the Chicagoland area(Palos Park) and would be very interested in finding someone who is experienced in scenery modeling to perhaps take me under their wing and teach me the artistic side of this hobby. I've an engineering background and have never been very artistically inclined. Tks...