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  1. Don Z1029

    Flex track question

    Sorry, I've been focused on trying to get my house built, so I haven't been checking in much lately. Yes, I'm aware that the Walthers track is Shinohara. I don't like the Atlas flex because the tie and spike details are too clunky for my taste. I am well versed in bending MicroEngineering as I...
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    Trackwork 8_5 and 8_6_06 008.jpg

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  3. Don Z1029

    Flex track question

    My last layout, I used Micro-Engineering flex track exclusively. I know they have started production once again, but finding it in stock is hit or miss. Has anyone used Walthers flex track? Do you like how it looks and performs? I'm planning on using Walters DCC turnouts, so I know there should...
  4. Don Z1029

    Front End Friday

    Sitting in the hole, waiting for a priority freight to pass by.
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    Big Boy going on tour

    I drove over to Navasota, TX this morning to catch the arrival of the Big Boy. I was surprised when I noticed that the diesel locomotive was not part of the train today. Here's a link to my video of the arrival: Big Boy Arrival
  7. Don Z1029

    Reversing

    Something to consider: Your turntable will need to be a DCC Friendly unit with a built-in reversing loop feature.
  8. Don Z1029

    Industry ideas that use grain hoppers

    Feed mills, food processing plants, grain elevators to name a few.
  9. Don Z1029

    2nd Layout design competition

    Thanks! I also had a reversing loop in the bottom right corner of the layout.
  10. Don Z1029

    One A Day

    Geeps here, Geeps there, Geeps everywhere! DCC decoder assembly line project. [EDIT] I forgot that I also replaced all of the axles/gear sets at the same time as installing the decoders.
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  12. Don Z1029

    Curving PECO Code 100 flex track

    I haven't used Peco track, but my last layout was 100% Micro-Engineering flex track. It is possible to get a nice, smooth curve in the track, but it takes some work. Unlike Atlas flex track that just springs into a curve by flexing it, you have to start at one end of the piece of flex track and...
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    Trackwork 8_5 and 8_6_06 008.jpg

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  14. Don Z1029

    One A Day

    Loading up supplies from the team track. Photo of my friend's layout, taken by me. Regards, Don Z.
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  16. Don Z1029

    What items would you like to see the manufacturers come out with? Locos, cars, ETC.

    It's an EMD NW5. NW5 Info Regards, Don Z.
  17. Don Z1029

    What items would you like to see the manufacturers come out with? Locos, cars, ETC.

    Here's my wish list item:
  18. Don Z1029

    An HO-scale shelf layout: The Cascadia Rail Link

    Food for thought: Melamine shelving will sag under its own weight. You will need to have a lot of shelf supports to prevent it from sagging, and you could also attach a stiffener to the front edge to help prevent sagging. Regards, Don Z.
  19. Don Z1029

    Securing track & track beds

    It is easy to remove the tracks from that adhesive. I had to realign some tracks and got to experience firsthand that it is user friendly. Regards, Don Z.
  20. Don Z1029

    Securing track & track beds

    There are latex adhesive caulk products that are safe for use with foam. Silicone can damage the foam. I used this product with great success. Regards, Don Z.




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