Hand laying track.

[Anonymous]

Track feeders can go between ties, soldered to ties, or soldered to the rail joiners and fed thru the underside of the rail where it is invisible. Make sure to gap the PC board ties to prevent short circuits. I do this with a motor tool/cut-off disk combo.

[Anonymous]

Track feeders can go between ties, soldered to ties, or soldered to the rail joiners and fed thru the underside of the rail where it is invisible. Make sure to gap the PC board ties to prevent short circuits. I do this with a motor tool/cut-off disk combo.

[Anonymous]

Hey I'm so glad that I started this subject. I was beginning to think I was the only crazy person around. You know this hobby is called Model Railroading. Modeling is a big part of the hobby. I am looking forward to the exchange of more info on this subject.

[Anonymous]

Hey I'm so glad that I started this subject. I was beginning to think I was the only crazy person around. You know this hobby is called Model Railroading. Modeling is a big part of the hobby. I am looking forward to the exchange of more info on this subject.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gpflepsen

Everyone should build track from scratch. Nothing matches the graceful flowing custom lines and curves which can be done with handlaid track.

Right on! On an HO RR i sadly had to leave behind b4 realizing the moving benefits of modular, i spiked rails to creosote-soaked wooden matchsticks (even SMELLED like a prototype RR - the ex never forgave me for the stink in the recroom). The freedom to make any size turnout required was wonderful! The staggered, crooked ties lent a very realistic apearance to the trackwork.

Unfortunately, it took a LOT more time than i had anticipated (don't it always? 20 minute rule...). Now i take the easy road and buy prefab track and turnouts.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gpflepsen

Everyone should build track from scratch. Nothing matches the graceful flowing custom lines and curves which can be done with handlaid track.

Right on! On an HO RR i sadly had to leave behind b4 realizing the moving benefits of modular, i spiked rails to creosote-soaked wooden matchsticks (even SMELLED like a prototype RR - the ex never forgave me for the stink in the recroom). The freedom to make any size turnout required was wonderful! The staggered, crooked ties lent a very realistic apearance to the trackwork.

Unfortunately, it took a LOT more time than i had anticipated (don't it always? 20 minute rule...). Now i take the easy road and buy prefab track and turnouts.