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Hey Iron, Yes, that is how they are supposed to work, and did for several weeks. Only after I completed painting the track (acrylic paints) did the problem arrive. The led lights indicate which path is active. My intent is to replace this cardboard panel with a real setup. I've never had the...

Hi everyone. I see there was some recent interest in this project from another thread I had created way back when I began, so in order to try and keep the updates in one thread, here's where I am: I'm still here! Yes, I haven't posted for a while. I'm trying to get my model railroading mojo...

I'm still here! Yes, I haven't posted for a while. I'm trying to get my model railroading mojo back. I purchased and installed and wired some controls for my turnouts and had "completed" most of that work. I wasn't real happy with the end result though, but everything did work and I was able to...

Thanks for the ideas, otiscnj. Yes, one drawback to this layout is the 18" radius curves, but I'll just learn to live with it. I constructed this layout way back when I was in my 20's. I didn't know anything (and still have lots to learn) about railroading or model railroading at the time, I...

I'll check that out. The bridges are one of the things on my wish list to upgrade.

Here's an update on my first attempt at one of four tunnels. This is, hopefully, the most difficult of the four, since it is curved (well, all of them will be) and has a slight elevation difference between the two tracks. It was a lot of work (close to 12 hours!!), but as it went along, found...

Hello everyone. Just some updates on the layout. After a lot of research and looking around and researching some more, I decided to go with MegaPoints Controllers out of the UK for my turnout controls. I purchased an Arduino Mega and an Arduino Motor Shield that I intended to use for this...

I was able to find and download an app for my android phone called "Clinometer" from here. Thanks for the idea, Glenn. Very useful. Never crossed my mind and seems so obvious.

Here's my end result. Part of the problem was due to having a short (1-1/2") piece of brass sectional track connected to the bridge track, followed by 1/3 of an 18" radius curve sectional track to the right, followed by a two 18" radius curve sectional pieces. The track would just bend at sharp...

that's quite a chorus of flange squeal!

Very impressive work! Thanks for the informations!

thanks for the info, kjd. cool experience, I bet!

Thanks, Smudge! It's my first attempt at a layout. I was awed by the pictures in the Atlas "book" that I had bought back in early 80s'. It's been fun. Expensive, but fun. The more I get done, the more I want to spend.

Thanks, Rico. If you come across them sometime, please share a couple. No rush.

Hey log, that might be easier (shims), and I can do that simply enough. I'll try that first. If I end up lowering one end of the bridge, there's still enough clearance. If there isn't, I can make some can opener bridge videos.

Anyrail tells me it's about 3.8%. I don't have an easy way to verify that, but I think it would be close. It's only on the single-track bridge that I'm having this issue.

You said it better than I did, Topherisme, and that's exactly what I'd like to do. It'll amount to about 1/4" over a section of bridges that span about 24"-30". I don't know if that'll even be noticeable, but I think it will be. So yes, I'm not sure this type of bridge would be built with one...

Are there any prototypical examples of a bridge on a grade? In other words, a bridge deck that is not level. I have a spot on my layout where I'd like to lower one end of a bridge (really, a series of bridges connected end to end) to resolve a problem, but not sure a bridge in this condition...

correction: The loco I purchased is CSX line, not Erie Lackawanna

Found that ALCO type - C630 Although it being a six-axle, won't work too well on my 18" radii. Oh, and this has another nickname for ALCO - All Liquids Come Out