First of all I would like to thank everyone for the information that was provided to me on my newbie question. I have bought a few books which have helped and now I feel confident that I can build a layout, but I still have questions not in the books. I have found a layout that I like and am getting ready to order the track and such.
I chose Kentucky Central RR located in Practical Guide to HO Model Railroading. This layout will reside on 4' x 8' and I will be using Atlas Code 83 Nickle Silver track.
My questions are as follows:
1. Rail Joiners - should I use insulating or nickle silver?
2. Should I solder the rail joiners?
3. I know that I need a new power supply so what should I use?
4. On remote switches do I also need a switch machine that mounts under the table? I am using Atlas Snap Switches, remote model numbers 540 & 541.
5. Since I will be using incline risers should I glue down my roadbed and track or can I still use track nails?
6. If I plan on getting DCC in the near future is there anything that I should be aware of now to simplify my life?
I hope to get started in the next week or so and any help and guidance that I can get would be great.
Thanks,
Dave
I chose Kentucky Central RR located in Practical Guide to HO Model Railroading. This layout will reside on 4' x 8' and I will be using Atlas Code 83 Nickle Silver track.
My questions are as follows:
1. Rail Joiners - should I use insulating or nickle silver?
2. Should I solder the rail joiners?
3. I know that I need a new power supply so what should I use?
4. On remote switches do I also need a switch machine that mounts under the table? I am using Atlas Snap Switches, remote model numbers 540 & 541.
5. Since I will be using incline risers should I glue down my roadbed and track or can I still use track nails?
6. If I plan on getting DCC in the near future is there anything that I should be aware of now to simplify my life?
I hope to get started in the next week or so and any help and guidance that I can get would be great.
Thanks,
Dave