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3 days ago · The method Jim recommends to construct your road across the tracks and make it appear as realistic as possible involves gluing styrene sheets to the underlying corkboard. The styrene you’ll use for your N scale model railroad highway is 1/30th of an inch thick, making it thin enough to cut and manipulate and pliable enough to be used on ...
3 days ago · The earliest narrow-gauge railways were crude wooden trackways used in coal mines to guide wooden tubs. Because of the restricted loading gauge of the tunnels and the need for the tubs to be small enough to be pushed by one man, these railways were almost all narrow gauge. These underground lines often had short above-ground sections as well.
3 days ago · HO slot car/train track crossing; Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics.
4 days ago · For gray, Martin uses gray and white pigments. He then covers and shakes the container. The walnut shells absorb the pigments’ color. To bond the color pigment to the shells, spread the shells on a cloth or paper towel. Mix water and isopropanol in a sprayer and spray the ballast. Mix the ballast on the towel and leave it to dry.
4 days ago · Gurin recommends raising the outer rail a gradual six scale-inches to make the curve appear more prototypical and large. Use smooth, flowing transitions when connecting straight track and sharp curves and block any unflattering sharp curves with visual distractions. Foreground detail such as structures, trees, highway overpasses, and industries ...
4 days ago · HO slot car/train track crossing; Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics.
