Hmm...Wonder how far the OP ever got on his Micro-layout
...and No, I still dont have 500 N scale building kits
Have fun with your trains
I have kato small curve track pieces and able to make a loop with sidings on a 13inch wide x 4ft long piece of foam, area enough for fun, anything is possible.
Burlington Northern #24 hahahahaha that looks crazy, when you building it?
hahahahaha that looks crazy, when you building it?
As soon as I collect about 500 N scale building kits
oh, nah I got my little 2' x 2' and my 4' x 6'. yeah I could do a stub ended layout but I'd have to get real creative with the track plan so loco's don't get trapped in the ends.
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
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Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Sir Madog Burlington Northern #24 How big is that layout ulrich? (my imperial measurment mind can't put the MM together at the moment ). That'd be a great layout especially if I do get back to the BN(I probably will only after I get the pre BN). One could do the wyoming coal fields, the cascades, chicago, and seattle.(not in that order though) Gary, this layout is only about 2´6" by 6 .
Burlington Northern #24 How big is that layout ulrich? (my imperial measurment mind can't put the MM together at the moment ). That'd be a great layout especially if I do get back to the BN(I probably will only after I get the pre BN). One could do the wyoming coal fields, the cascades, chicago, and seattle.(not in that order though)
How big is that layout ulrich? (my imperial measurment mind can't put the MM together at the moment ).
That'd be a great layout especially if I do get back to the BN(I probably will only after I get the pre BN). One could do the wyoming coal fields, the cascades, chicago, and seattle.(not in that order though)
Gary,
this layout is only about 2´6" by 6 .
I'm trying to get up the courage to built a new micro based on this:
It would be in N, not my usual G... good lord in G I could simply move into it
Something different:
Could easily be adapted to be more "American". Interesting feature is the four different faces!
SpaceMouse A while back I was between layouts and I felt I needed to build something. So I designed this 1891 mining layout in HO for a 4 x 6 space (roughly 2 x 3 in N-scale). It is set up for two locomotives: one to switch the mine; one to pick up cars and set out empties from points yonder. The track that is not attached was going to be under construction for future expansion. Come to think of it, half the reason I designed this was to take a stab at hand-laying. I still have the rail and ties. Nevermind.
A while back I was between layouts and I felt I needed to build something. So I designed this 1891 mining layout in HO for a 4 x 6 space (roughly 2 x 3 in N-scale). It is set up for two locomotives: one to switch the mine; one to pick up cars and set out empties from points yonder.
The track that is not attached was going to be under construction for future expansion. Come to think of it, half the reason I designed this was to take a stab at hand-laying. I still have the rail and ties. Nevermind.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
yeah, I tried smooth it. I was thinking of styrene this time around, I'm not sure if there's a craft store around here.
You can use a variety of things for a crossing.
~ you could use spackle compound {designed for drywall fill-ins}
~ you could use plaster of paris {available at crafts stores like AC Moores and Michaels}
~ you could use Sculptamold [available at crafts stores}
~ you could use balsa wood sheets cut to fit the track and the lead in and follow up ramps.
~ Heck, you could use play-doh if you wanted! {flour and salt and oil and water will make your own{recipies on net}...brown food coloring will make it look like dirt. Intense blue will make it look black}
Any shapable, formable substance that will last and firm up will work. Just be sure to note that you cover the tracks with tape when making the center piece and allow for flanges to run through!
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
so What should I use to make a crossing?
Ok so the track has been glued down in 4 places, anyone got any suggestions for a good railroad crossing/ road material? I'd use WS smooth it but that stuff caused me more trouble than it should've.
I'd have some Z scale but I feel I'd spend more money than I already shouldn't, speaking of spending I purchased a railpower 1300 for my little 2' x 2' while I wait for the area where I'm going to build to get fixed.
Update:
I think I have a made a decision after some research.
I can get all i need to get started in Z scale for about $200, so I will save save save and get what I need.
That would include: track oval, power, loco, 3 or so RR cars, to start with. They will all be of the same livery HISTORY, though not all of the same era. Shame I cannot find all to be of same era. but...I like the B&C&O, CHessie, and CSX anyway.
The loco is a CSX for $89.
Then, I will explore the attache case or underbed storage unit as a base for the Z scale!
Underbed gives me more room as I go.
Now i just need some money!!! {soon}
vsmith Sir Madog My N scale micro layout: Confessions of a mediocre model railroader If you are looking for food for thought on micro layouts, try searching some of the UK based railway modeling sites - they are champions of building small, but intriguing layouts over there! Geez, Ulrich, if thats mediocre, I'm doomed!
Sir Madog My N scale micro layout: Confessions of a mediocre model railroader If you are looking for food for thought on micro layouts, try searching some of the UK based railway modeling sites - they are champions of building small, but intriguing layouts over there!
My N scale micro layout:
Confessions of a mediocre model railroader
If you are looking for food for thought on micro layouts, try searching some of the UK based railway modeling sites - they are champions of building small, but intriguing layouts over there!
Geez, Ulrich, if thats mediocre, I'm doomed!
Actually, it is much easier to create a nice looking scene on such a small module, that to scenic a complete layout. If you have a good eye for scenes and scenery, you won´t have any problem at all. The nice part is, that you don´t lose a big investment, should you be unhappy with your achievement. The only difficult and cumbersome task is to ballast the track.
I am a mediocre model railroader - I can´t solder, I hate wiring, I am lacking the dose of patience and persistence you need building a "big" layout, I change directions while building a layout, I am not firm in using power tools other than a drill, and I have no money to speak of for my hobby. If that´s not mediocre, than I have to recheck my dictionary
hmmmm, well I wouldn't mind using Kato's track, the small design would be great for a short line local operation with a through freight. I agree Mr. Smith, I'm not entirely sure what mine is if Sir Madog's is "mediocre." I thinks it's amazing, far better than what I can do.
I still have this layout. I have recently added two more modules to have a passing station, but I won´t be adding more modules (for the time being).
There are some pros & cons for this way of building a layout.
The pros are:
The cons are:
that looks amazing Ulrich! I'm going to have too try that sometime. Do you still have the layout?
looks awesome, I have a train of USAF traincars. I'd do an airbase but, I'm not sure how much the Airforce used rail.
This is not what you asked for, but... I splurged and went to 24 in by 36 in for an operating and scenic N layout.
sound interesting, have fun!
Hi gary
I thought about the attache three ways:
one} I could do N scale in a case, but I could not get a tight oval unless I used flex to create about a 5.5"R circle {for a two wheeler loco and cars IF I can find them}.
two} do a scene without a complete circle...like a town scene or an industrial scene {probably more the case for a RR siding{s}}. Maybe a saw mil, or a meat packing plant...dunno.
three} go to Z scale {oh the horrors!!!}
AN attache case is about 13x18x4" {epandable to 5" high}.
A Portfolio case for ARt, however is a 24x 36" proposition! so with some stiffener in it, I could do some real damage!!!
I think I threw out the GOOD shoe boxes to make vingettes in, BUT....OHHH OOOOOHH OOOH...there are plastic shoe boxes AND plastic UNDER BED boxes of good sizes!!!!!! OOOH OOOHHH...NOW I am excited, too!
som many possibilities.
I DO have n scale stuff already, so that not a problem.
i have to go investigate now...
later!
Have fun!
galaxy Burlington Northern #24 No Galaxy, it wasn't you it was the other fellow who mixed up the scale that the layout and myself are in. Oh, {slaps forehead} I see now I reread agian, I see I got confused. In my older age is easy to do! I still wish you luck and you have actually invigortated me to dosomething small N cale, even a "shoebox" or "attache case" layout mini. Have a great night.
Burlington Northern #24 No Galaxy, it wasn't you it was the other fellow who mixed up the scale that the layout and myself are in.
No Galaxy, it wasn't you it was the other fellow who mixed up the scale that the layout and myself are in.