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Discussions on all things pertaining to Track; Sectional track, Flex-track, Turnouts, Crossings, Turntables, Roadbed/underlay, Ballast, etc.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Hand Laid Track - Too hard? No patience? Don't know where to start? Just ask us!

    Up till earlier this year I had never, ever even considered laying my own track. It intimidated me and I was sure I didn't have either the skills or...

    Started by aussie, 2nd Aug 2010 09:25 PM
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    3rd Sep 2010 11:26 PM Go to last post
  1. Track cleaning, Linn Westcott, and No-Ox

    I know of no other more controversial subject than track cleaning. I am not posting this to convince anyone to give up a tried and true method that...

    Started by gary60s, 22nd Jul 2010 07:29 PM
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    no-ox, track cleaning
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  2. Cool Layout Party Summer 2010- Track work on Yard and Staging Extension.

    Ok, I just started laying the track for my new layout extension and I have two Code 55 Parallel #7 ladders soldered up already. Below is my...

    Started by Sleeper, 17th Jul 2010 02:38 PM
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    Yesterday 12:18 AM Go to last post
  3. Remote manual turnouts for HCD layout idea

    Hey MusicMan, I had this idea the other night and drew it out today... Maybe it will work for you? Let me know if it's not clear...

    Started by ranulf, 3rd Sep 2010 12:26 AM
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    4th Sep 2010 12:24 AM Go to last post
  4. Rail joiners, turnouts, gaps, and other minor tweaks

    OK, so I've got the first full row (1066 scale feet!!!) of track laid and (mostly) operational, and I have a few minor, semi-random questions that...

    Started by TwinDad, 1st Sep 2010 09:34 AM
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    2nd Sep 2010 11:17 AM Go to last post
  5. unitrack and code 80

    will a streight pieace of uni track match up to atlas code 80 with road bed

    Started by localdriver, 30th Aug 2010 04:50 PM
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    30th Aug 2010 06:04 PM Go to last post
  6. Track radius. How is it measured.

    Yes, I know I could use a ruler to measure the radii, but sometimes finding the center of the circle is difficult when you only have an arc segment....

    Started by MooseID, 27th Aug 2010 07:10 PM
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    30th Aug 2010 03:52 PM Go to last post
  7. Is it at all possible to use Atlas Code 55 and Peco code 55 together?

    So in my layout I wanted to use both atlas switches for the mainline(a couple #10s) and Peco for the large yard I plan, I`m using Peco for the yard...

    Started by CodyO, 29th Aug 2010 11:36 PM
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    30th Aug 2010 03:30 PM Go to last post
  8. Kato #6 Turnout Jumper Needed

    Have purchased a couple of Kato # 6 turnouts and found out that the frog is isolated. Unlike the #4 turnout, there is not jumper available to make...

    Started by tdsclv, 30th Aug 2010 02:31 PM
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  9. Using banked curve on kato m1 and v6

    greetings:), to add to my basic M1 layout i'll be adding a kato outer oval V6 to show two trains running at a time;). to show some realistic...

    Started by VOLTS, 29th Aug 2010 08:25 AM
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  10. Layout Party - Summer 2010 - Ballast and Roads

    Layout Party - Summer 2010 - Ballast and Roads - Paint ground color. - Ballast all track. - Streets and sidewalks. I am mainly focusing on...

    Started by musicman, 15th Jul 2010 09:23 PM
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    28th Aug 2010 11:39 AM Go to last post
  11. 'Gleaming' track questions

    I am at a crossroads point in my layout building where I am reaching conclusion on soldering feeder wires and am ready to focus on ballasting and...

    Started by ww2commander, 16th Jul 2010 12:12 AM
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    28th Aug 2010 11:39 AM Go to last post
  12. Turnouts with Control

    I am just getting may layout design finished and planning on what track and turnouts I need. I am looking at the Tam Valley with servos to control...

    Started by RDakota, 28th Aug 2010 10:28 AM
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    28th Aug 2010 11:17 AM Go to last post
  13. expand and slight curve on one side

    greetings, i'm steve. i already have an M1 kato unitrack and planning to get a V6 outer oval. i'm planning to extend a little longer the M1 and...

    Started by VOLTS, 26th Aug 2010 09:31 AM
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    26th Aug 2010 08:37 PM Go to last post
  14. A new over and under crossing for my layout

    I run Dcc, But all my passenger service is Dc. I do not have the funds to convert the locos to dcc so I came up with a temporary fix that is free. I...

    Started by Taylure, 11th Aug 2010 09:32 PM
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    24th Aug 2010 07:33 PM Go to last post
  15. Layout Party - Summer 2010: Code 55 Turnouts and ME Flex

    My project for this party will be to complete all my handlaid trackwork and prep all my ME flex. I will solder 4 new Fast Tracks #4 code 55 turnouts,...

    Started by Gen, 15th Jul 2010 01:42 AM
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    airbrush, fast tracks, layout party summer 2010, me flex, turnout
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    22nd Aug 2010 11:54 AM Go to last post
  16. Layout Party Summer 2010 - Lay Mainline Track

    My goal is to lay the mainline track on my doggone dog bone layout so that a complete and continuous circuit is made. Full MAINLINE trackage: ...

    Started by rrgramps, 16th Jul 2010 08:03 PM
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    21st Aug 2010 10:59 PM Go to last post
  17. Summer layout Party 2010 - Building a Trestle

    I am going to be building a wood trestle to bridge the gap shown in the attached photo. If all goes well this project will also complete the main...

    Started by NDJim, 15th Jul 2010 09:21 AM
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    21st Aug 2010 11:12 AM Go to last post
  18. How do you actually FIX gauge problems?

    I got my NMRA track gauge this evening, so I checked all of the turnouts (mostly used) that I have for the layout. They're all Atlas Code 80, mostly...

    Started by TwinDad, 9th Aug 2010 10:10 PM
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    20th Aug 2010 12:21 PM Go to last post
  19. Summer layout Party 2010:building an Atlas thru plate girder bridge

    OK so here goes. I need this bridge to begin laying and wiring track in my Riverton Yard area that contains the car float and the coal barge dock. I...

    Started by epumph, 15th Jul 2010 08:31 PM
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    summer layout party 2010
    • Replies: 48
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    17th Aug 2010 10:54 PM Go to last post
  20. Isolated frogs

    This might seem a stupid question about isolaters and frogs. But I need some help please. My layout is of 2 interconnected ovals which is a done by...

    Started by Scrooge, 16th Aug 2010 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    17th Aug 2010 12:17 PM Go to last post
  21. Opinions on manual v electric switches

    hello out there in N scale land Im looking for peoples opinion on manual switches v electric switches im thinking of having both on the layout but...

    Started by 10-7, 9th Aug 2010 04:42 PM
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    14th Aug 2010 10:05 AM Go to last post
  22. Found some Atlas code 55 flex at local hobby shop 48 sticks this morning.

    Folks At my LHS this morning and they had 48 sticks of code 55 flex. If anyone wants me to swing by in the morning and get it and ship it out for...

    Started by Specter3, 13th Jul 2010 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    11th Aug 2010 02:12 PM Go to last post
  23. Video Video- Kadee #708 Electromagnetic Uncoupler

    Today I decided to work on my Kadee #708 electromagnetic uncoupler. This device is made for HOn3 so it should work with n-scale. Having seen the...

    Started by Sherman, 13th Mar 2010 07:02 PM
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    7th Aug 2010 09:33 PM Go to last post
  24. Question I’m torn on what to do about Turnout control

    Hi all, I recognize a lot of people here from other forums and some you probably remember my yard/staging layout. I still am having turnout control...

    Started by Sleeper, 5th Jun 2010 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 18
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    4th Aug 2010 09:44 PM Go to last post
  25. Talking Track laying nightmare (Tongue in Cheek)

    What transport will they use when the moon is colonised? Probably hovercraft because laying rails would be a nightmare, also locos and stock would...

    Started by PJ&DRC, 22nd Jul 2010 11:21 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 361
    31st Jul 2010 06:11 AM Go to last post

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