Login
or
Register
Home
»
Garden Railways
»
Forums
»
Garden Railroading
»
Elevated layout
Edit post
Edit your reply below.
Post Body
Enter your post below.
hdavis- <br />That works out to around 2-3%, not to bad!! If you stretch that out over a considerable length it won't even be a factor. <br />The issue of scale is one which is hotly debated and discussed on these forum pages from time to time. Given the limited availability of pieces the scales issue in my opinion is better suited for the auxillary aspects of the layout i.e., buildings, autocars, decor. To try and have all your trains in scale is almost impossible. There will be some rolling stock or loco you want, but in the wrong scale, it will drive you crazy. I am of the thought that 1/24 is the most logical because it falls in the middle of the available scales and seems to have the most available commercial items. Control the scale where you can and do the best with everything else. It will look just fine. <br /> <br />As far as power goes, if you plan on running more than one loco at a time you want to think about getting somekind of remote control radio system. This works thru track power and will get the job done. Batteries can give you the same independant loco control with no track conductivity issues. These systems are both costly so its whatever way you want to spend it I guess. If you are looking to just run one train then it is much simpler. Track power with a single transformer. <br /> <br />Have a great time with it!! <br />Pete
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag
Update Reply
Search the Community
FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER
Get the
Garden Railways
newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month
Sign up
By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from
Garden Railways
magazine. Please view our
privacy policy
More great sites from Kalmbach Media
Terms Of Use
|
Privacy Policy
|
Copyright Policy