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I got this kit and stated building it. As I'm building I'm noticing there is no floor panels like the instructions show, It shows(4X2's) Not only is there no parts numbered "2" but the roof panels are numbered 54 instead of number 32 as instructions show. Now I know Walthers do alot of reissuing...

Hey Guys, It's been forever since I've posted on here, Just wanted to say Hi and give you a update on my new project. After 5 years of not fully completing a layout I'm going to tear down and re-build a more user friendly layout. Attached is the track plan. I do have one question though, how...

Anyone good with drawing up a layout on the computer? I need someone to help me sketch out my design. Feel free to message me if you can help me out. Chad

Hey guys, Has anybody bought these loads from Grand Central Gems? http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/295-LL1 I'm looking to make my own out of Balsa wood but was trying to find measurements on them but can't seem to find any info. I'm thinking of making mine 1 inch long or 1 1/2 long...

Hey guys, As the title says, I'm new to weathering and will be trying it out here in a couple days for the first time. Just have a couple questions for you weathering guys out there. First off when fading the car, do you fade the car first then apply rust, grim etc or apply rust, grim etc...

Hey guys, Need some help here understanding a few things on Decoder lighting. I have a unit with a Digitrax DH-123 decoder. I'm trying to set it up to where I have function 1 as the front headlight and function 0 as the rear headlight. I would also like them to be able to Dim. What do I need...

I see InterMountain has pushed back most all of there release dates again. I've pre-ordered the IC&E SD40-2's that were to be released well over a year ago I believe. Is there still issues over in China, is that what is causing the delay or is it something else? Anyone have any Inside...

Has anyone built this kit yet? I'm thinking about getting it and read that the bay doors open and close and that the kit is module style. Just wondering if any of that is true. Please post pics of the built kit if you have any. http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/PROD/933-3765 Chad

Hey guys, Just getting started with a air brush system and I'm looking for a good compressor. My air brush is a good starter one by Powermate and its got a 10-30psi recomendation on it. Been checking out the compressors on Hobbylinc, just don't know which one to go with. Any input would be...

Hey guys, I'm putting together a Construction Supply Warehouse on my layout, but I'm having trouble finding some detail parts. I thought I saw in the Walther's catalog some industrial type shelving to go inside my warehouse, but for the life of me I can not find it again. Is there a company...

Hey Guys, I'm looking for a 50' double door box car with actual opening doors. Does anyone know who makes this model? Any help to steer me in the right direction would be great! Thanks! Chad

What would you price first run Kato C44-9W's at? There is a train show this weekend around here and a friend of mine is trying to figure out what to price these Union Pacific units at. They have horn hook couplers, which I know are easy to replace. Any help would be great. Chad

Hey Guys, Looking for someone who has messed with that program where you can custom color locomotives. I Have a fantasy scheme I'd like to see what It would look like before I have someone paint it. If you can help me out send me a message and we can go over the details. Chad

For those of you who have purchased and used sidewalks on your layouts, who makes the most realistic ones? Walther's, Small Town USA, Bar Mills or some other brand. Also attach pics of them if you could. Chad

Hey guys, looking to get Walther's Chain Link Fence kit but I'm not sure how far apart to space the posts. Anyone have some info they can share with me on this? Chad

Built this for our Club layout out of left over Pikestuff kits. Just waiting on decals for sign.

So as our club gets closer to a DCC system we are stuck on which system to go with. NCE or Digitraxx. What are some Pro's and Con's of both systems? Our club is made up of varying age ranges from 21 being the youngest to 70 being the oldest. Which one of the two would be the easiest to...

Hey guys, I'm trying to find a video on youtube that is showcasing a working layout, it's not the one in Germany, I thought it was here in the us and the title was something like Ed & Jim's working Ho Scale Layout. Is this ringing a bell with anyone? Chad

Hey guys, Need some help. I'm trying to figure out how to do the scenery here on this area. I'm trying to decide if I should keep this track work looking new or if I should bury the track to where just the rails are showing or make the track work look a little over grown with...

Need some help guys, trying to decide what color(s) to paint my Magic Pan Bakeries kit. It's going to be on my layout as a Pepsi Warehouse, distribution center. What do you guys think?