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  1. Beginner Q & A
    So I'm quite a beginner, I already set up my track and ballast, but there was a problem ever since I applied my ballast with pva glue and water mixture, some of it got to my tracks, of course I cleaned it and wiped it off, dint think it would have been a problem. But after some time the track...
  2. Layout Design Forum
    I apologize if this isn’t the right place to post this question. Once track is glued down with something like Loctite Fast Grab can a section of track such as flex track be removed to put in a turn out?
  3. Layout Design Forum
    I apologize if this isn’t the right place to post this question. Once track is glued down with something like Loctite Fast Grab can a section of track such as flex track be removed to put in a turn out?
  4. New Member Introductions
    Good morning, Unsure if this is the right area, If not please advise where to post. I am constructing my first layout which consists of 5 tracks. 4 tracks are controlled by a Gaugemaster Q Four track controller and a single track controller. Everything was seemingly fine when running initial...
  5. OO Scale
    I've recently been gifted (possibly 60 year) old tracks. I'm assuming that they are stainless steel. Most have connectors attached. Any advice on (relatively painless) rehabilitation of the tracks. Are the connectors salvageable or should I replace them. They appear to be in good shape. Thank you
  6. Layout Design Forum
    Hi Everyone, I am in the proccess of starting to Tynemouth Station as built in 1882. Can I place a map of a curved junction into Templot and create the necessary Templates I require to build the turnouts and crossovers. Regards Michael.
  7. HO Scale
    Hello!! I'm sure this question has been asked a million times, but will larger locos and longer rolling stock navigate a #4 turnout in the yard? I know #6 is better, but I was trying to save some space as the #4 is a couple inches shorter. My DCC layout is using code 83 Atlas track with...
  8. Member Classifieds
    Prices as indicated below plus actual postage. Will sell individually (except for the locomotives) or as a package. Payment by PayPal. Locomotive Walthers Proto 2000 Alco F7A-B set. The "A" unit works fine, but the "B" unit needs electrical repair, new wiring, two trucks and maybe more. A...
    $225 USD
  9. DCC Forum (Digital Command Control)
    Hello, all. Getting into the hobby in my mid-60's. It really helps me to directly ask questions rather than do a lengthy search that may not yield what I'm looking for; hope this is not a problem, as I'm sure I will be asking questions that have been answered many times before. My layout is...
  10. HO Scale
    I have heard it could but i am not sure if its real, if its not the case is there any other type of track that has 3 rails and power running down all 3?
  11. HO Scale
    I know this might be really stupid but for whatever reason, I've had a significant amount of trouble trying to connect these two loops.
  12. General Model Train Discussion
    Hello! I joined the forum today specifically to ask this question. Does anybody know what company made this track I have here? I found this today while digging around in some of my childhood toys and it triggered very vague and foggy memories of a tiny train set I had completely forgotten I had...
  13. O Scale
    I am looking to buy some straight - 10" and 30" - Realtrax, but the only place i can find it is ebay. Any other places?
  14. HO Scale
    I have an assortment of Triang locos, track and rolling stock from the '50s and '60s that has been in boxes for the better part of 50 years. When COVID happened back in March and my regular routine came to a halt, I decided to pull out some of this old stuff to see if anything still worked...
  15. G / #1 Scale
    Hello! Does anyone here have any tips or experience with track for garden railways? (G scale of course.) Which one is the cheapest, but good quality? Which one would be good for battery operated, (but might support electric)? Thanks.
  16. Beginner Q & A
    I just replaced my HO Atlas Code 83 track with new Kato Unitrack. I did not use cork roadbed, and laid it down on very smooth, flat 3/4" birch plywood. The joints snap together nicely, but I find that one rail will be perfectly mated up and the other rail will create a vertical 'step' with the...
  17. Member Classifieds
    Hello! I'm considering selling pieces of HO track, and am wondering how HO track is usually priced? Are separate prices assigned for curved pieces as opposed to straight, for example? Would it be unreasonable to sell track by how much the box full of track pieces weighs? Is there a range for...
  18. General Model Train Discussion
    Hi, new forum member with a real rookie question. I'm in an apartment and don't really have room for a HO layout, but I'm collecting HO loco's and cars. I wanted to make a small 4' track to simply test a locomotive when purchased to make sure the sound, lighting and motor works. I'm thinking...
  19. Beginner Q & A
    I'm pretty new to the hobby and recently got a bunch of rail as a gift. One of the pieces is... weird; it's got a little gap, but only in one rail, and the underside has these conductive pieces... I've attached some pictures to show. What's this thing do, and what's it called?
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