Details are nice to have. Very nice details are great but take quite a bit of time to add and are not always visible at layout operating distances so I usually make some "utility" cut levers and add them to my cars at the same time I add basic air hoses. From a distance something approximating a prototype detail looks about as good as a proper detail  so I take advantage of the illusion. First thing to consider is the size of wire to use, scale size wire helps the appearance, make it a bit thinner than scale if you want as paint will make it look thicker.

Hi All

some links to construction of my new layout

day three I build the frames (no base support) see if they all fit together on the decking.

http://barcoola.blogspot.sg/2017/04/third-day-new-layout-progress.html

day five My "bathtub" boards are taking shape, the bottom of the boards are 3mm MDF, this creates a smooth surface for moving the boards and protects the wiring, finally gives some torsional strength.  

http://barcoola.blogspot.sg/2017/04/the-fifth-day-of-new-layout-progress...

It was located at:  http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/CircuitIndex.html  but no longer works!

Rob had accumulated a treasure trove of electronic circuits most of which were inclined towards model railroading applications. Those like me who had seen and/or built his circuits would realize what a tremendous resource it was.

Does anyone has an idea what happened to it and is there a possibility of it coming back online? Really hate to see it go...

Joy (Kuwait)

Dear All

I just recently joined this forum based on a recommendation from a fellow model maker. I am currently in the process of starting my HO scale train model and have ordered a subway model from the Berlin BVG. Unfortunately as they are rare to find I had one designed and printed.