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  1. J

    Layout table construction?

    What materials did you use for your layout table construction? I'm thinking 2x4's is too beefy. I'm leaning towards building the frame with 1x2's. 1/4" underlayment for the top, then the foam board on top of that. Sound good enough? Also, whats the purpose of the top foamboard, noise...
  2. J

    Code 83 Code 100 whats the difference?

    Did more searching and found my answer: http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18748&highlight=Code
  3. J

    Code 83 Code 100 whats the difference?

    Code 83 Code 100 whats the difference? Any other codes I should know about?
  4. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    Very nice Motley! I'm sort of handicapped, not sure I could get in those access holes or not. Not sure on how to do the drop down section either, but I think I should be able to find something on it. Thank you for taking the time to draw that up.
  5. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    Here is a scaled to size room layout ( squares ar 1' ) with proposed "L" layout base"
  6. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    I have a polebarn, but I hate to heat/cool it as needed. So, I'm stuck with trying to put something in an exsisting guestroom that really isnt used but a couple times a year ( guest can sleep with the trains or get a motel ). Its about 15'x10' 8" in size, so the " L " shape on 2 walls leaves me...
  7. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    I found some models of the GP15-1. Now I need to figure out all the dcc ready info I guess. Thanx for your help.
  8. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    Can you recomend a couple low end DCC ready 4 axles?
  9. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    I was afraid of that. Guess an inside oval is out of the question. I'm not too worried about making my layout era/mainline/freight correct. Just a project to make something up I can enjoy playing with. I posted my planned layout size, and budget is moderate, considering the cost of...
  10. J

    Minimum radius for HO?

    1st a little info: I "want" to start with the HO Digital Commander Deluxe Set w/DCC for one main reason, gets me started in DCC and gives me 2 Engines and controller/power pack for about $175 shipped. My layout table will be an L shaped 10' 8" x 8'. Both leg's ( of the L )will be against a...
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