Layout maintenance
Lighted Magnifier in your pocket
Use your phone, smart phone or tablet to take pictures on you layout? You don't need to snap the picture just use the the highly magnified screen to check details, track alignment, etc. If you have an assisted light app turn it on first and it's like watching a wide screen TV. Think of the possibilities.
Tracking and managing maintenance activities
First, let me say that I think Joe Fugate is some sort of marketing genius. The title of the new book series "Run Like a Dream" is inspired. I realize that all of my model railroad dreaming is about how the layout looks, what kinds of trains I run, operating scenarios I will execute. I take "it will run well" for granted. But, now I think I will also have dreams about "it runs really really sweetly."
First Blue Point (TM) Installation
On my layout there is a switch toward the back of the layout that leads to a couple of public delivery and storage tracks. Access to the switch to throw it by hand is obstructed by a set of coal silos and a lumber shed.
Track Design Software
Hello All,
First post for me, and I am seeking a bit of design advice. Which track layout software does everyone use and why? I work on a PC platform, could use MAC if required. From looking at everyone's layout, they have modeled in several different programs. I have found a few, some are a bit more daunting than others.
My Layout (Yes My Layout!!) First Module Done (and review)
Thanks to Arizona Rock and Mineral my model railroad dream will become a reality. I am doing a product review on their ballast and ground cover which will be featured on my 2'x5' switching layout. Construction will begin Monday and I can't believe it is really happening!!!
The plan:
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First free-mo module
Hi, folks. This is my first time posting here, though I've been reading MRH on and off for a few years. I have been trying to get back into HO scale model railroading after being in the hobby as a kid and then a few years with a club as an adult. I think trying a Free-mo module makes sense. There are two clubs that are a day trip away. (I live on Long Island, so the NJ group and the Westchester group are not horribly far.) There might even be local interest if someone got something started.
Anyway, I have questions. Lots.
Are Metal Wheelsets Worth it?
I have rolling stock mainly consisting of older tyco and some trainset quality life-like cars that I am using for my switching layout. They all not have body mounted Kadees and the question remains should I convert them to Metal Wheelsets? I have 18 cars being used on the "layout" and was curious what is the cheapest/most economic way to get enough for them all? I as many of you know have an extremely small budget so whatever help you can give would be appreciated!
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