Jun 10, 2005 · Re:Track Spacing Standards My research showed 14 foot centers :? That would be 1.05" in N scale. I use 1.125" (15 scale feet) it's easier to read on my rulers. :roll: Our layout isn't set in …

Hi All, Going throught some boxes yesterday, I found a bunch of Atlas Code 55 stuff...12 turnouts (8 LH / 4 RH), 3 crossings (1-22.5 deg, 1-11.25 deg and 1-45 deg), various radius sectional track packs and …

Feb 18, 2010 · Single edge razor blades are better for cutting plastic than an exacto, but holding those small blades can be a problem when trying to cut a straight line on styrene. I made a blade holder …

I have had problems with Fleischmann turnouts being fragile. I've never had one of the curved turnouts break, but it is the same mechanism as in the straights, and those have failed with annoying regularity.

Hello, i am new to this forum. I have been planning a 4x8 Canadian Pacific Layout. This will be my first layout and it will be two sided. I have spent about 2-3 years reviewing plans and looking at pictures …

In the switches I had some mild problems with paint in the points, but a toothbrush and alcohol made quick work of restoring them to how they functioned pre-weathering. sigpic Modeling Pennsylvania's …

Two units coupled are limited by coupler swing to a 34 deg or 51.8 m (170 ft.) radius curve. Locomotive coupled to 50 ft. car is limited by coupler swing to a 23 deg or 74.7 m (245 ft.) radius curve.