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Micro Engineering flex track, an Ah Ha.

Here’s something I saw before I laid the track for my railroad.  It was in the Dream, Plan, Build series that Model Railroader put out.  It showed up on YouTube today so I thought I’d pass it along.  That way when I come to visit your layout it will look as good as it runs!?!???

https://youtu.be/t_ihrB9pEhg

Maybe someone who can remember will make a better link!

If you haven’t used ME flex track yet, watch this first!!!

Nick

joef's picture

Weathering - with or without photos? Pros/Cons?

When you weather, do you use photos or do you not use photos?

Why or why not? Pros/Cons of each approach?

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Lehigh & Hudson River RR flanger

Hello,

Another project I worked on and is now complete..........an old Ambroid wood kit for a Lehigh & Hudson River RR flanger.

Follow along as I build this kit from start to finish.

Model a short line? Please post pictures of your short line ...

 Does anybody hear Model a short line?

 Please post pictures of your short line,what railaod history and operations 

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How many colors of wire do you use and for what function(s)?

In connection with the discussion about sources for purchasing wire I'm curious which colors of insulation people choose and what colors are assigned to which functions.  Sorting out DCC bus lines and lines for switch motors or other accessories is obvious but with the advent of so many electronic devices I'm wondering what systems folks use on their own layouts to keep all this stuff more clearly identifiable and organized.

dave1905's picture

5 Minute Enhancements

What are the quick things you can do to improve your layout or the layout room?

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Scenic Sub Project Update 5 - Gaynor Trestle Construction Starts Plus Some History

Started construction of the gaynor trestle bridge plus a little history behind it...

 

 

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bachmann 60608 ho GE 70 TON REPAIR DRIVE GEARS

Bachmann 60608 ho GE 70 TON REPAIR DRIVE GEARS

Read a lot of gear breakage on the 44 and 70 ton switchers. Any repairs /suggestions for a simple fix?

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Recessed Car Card Boxes

I have been working on the recessed car card boxes for Coatesville.  I want to maximize the aisle space so I recess all the switch controls and car card boxes into the fascia.  I use horizontal pockets, pigeon holes, made from wood, hardboard and lath. 

same DCC address to two turnouts?

Hi,

I was wondering what would you recommend for something like a simple run-around section like this:

So far I gave all turnouts individual addresses but it struck me as a waste of buttons and maybe of logic. If both turnouts are switched in sync with a single address, wouldn't it make it easier to operate? Are there any downsides of this that I don't see?


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