On reading the paperwork with my new Digitrak Zephyer system I find that I can attach my two MRC Autopulse controllers to the Jump 1 and Jump 2 positions. Nowhere can I find whether or not the "Momentum" or "Brake" buttons will work in conjunction with the DCC system.

The New Great Western upper level bench work, track work and wiring is complete and it has had its inaugural operating session.  Success!

So, I'm wondering if its possible to control a DC layout with  JMRI and a WiFi throttle. No DCC. So, if someone didnt have DCC is there an interface ( Easy and cheap ) that would allow them to use their smartphone to run a train. I have a large scale "Thomas the Tank Engine" train set and would like to use a computer to control it. Also use Virtual Sound Decoder for added excitement. I know VSD can run without DCC so thats not an issue. Would be cool though if the sounds were synced with the throttle.

Rob Teed

Sooo. I must have/make this crane. I've done some preliminary searches and have not yet found a reasonable model that can be used as a starting point for a kit-bash. Any ideas out there or am I going to have to scratch build this thing?

For those of you that didn't read previous posts, Bob's Railroad is a toy railroad for the children at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.  A number of generous gentlemen (for now un-named) wanted to do something special for the children at NE Ga Medical Center which is a wonderful hospital about 20 miles from my home.  These gentlemen contacted model railroaders in our area to see if we would be interested in building the layout if they provided the money for the materials.  What a wonderful opportunity to help the children and have some fun!

Being a programmer I learned long ago that tasks must be done step by step, in order. So I am going to attempt to share my experiences completing a fairly good sized area of my layout that parallels the mainline track. There will be a number of structures on both sides of the street,

If I knew a little more about aviation, I'd try to make a good joke about that title..

Anyway, I've decided to see if I can make an Atlas HO scale roundhouse work on my layout.  The difficulty is that my tracks are already laid at 10 degrees, whereas the Atlas model is designed for a 15 degree angle.  I had planned on scratch building, but when one is given a nice kit, it's worth investigating good ways of using it.

This posting is NOT about the Richlawn Railroad, but something much more important - a toy railroad for the children at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.  A number of generous gentlemen (for now un-named) wanted to do something special for the children at NE Ga Medical center which is a wonderful hospital about 20 miles from my home.  These gentlemen contacted model railroaders in our area to see if we would be interested in building the layout if they provided the money for the materials.  What a wonderful opportunity to help the children and have

Hey Gang,

                 My layout will be on tour for the first time ever on Nov 5th /2011 this is my first viewing to the public and I am looking forward to the turnout.

layout features are -1800 sq' layout with 2 decks