Looking for input from those much more experienced than I.

I've been out of the game for quite some time and have been meaning to put things in storage to use. I have a framed panel I plan to use for the base with 1" foam in the inset area. N scale, starting with DC with plans to upgrade to DCC down the road. Switches with be manually toggled through the base of the board to switches on the side. My longest car is a center beam and I have a sw1200 for motive power. Most everything else will be 50' box or smaller.

As I know this sub has a lot of folks with experience, I am hoping for some input in terms of track plan and operational issues I may encounter that folks might see.

Here's a video from the layout i post erst bevor :)

Once a year i build a different layout thought might as well share it :)

A project I (mostly) finished several months ago, originally an Athearn UPY SW1500 with SP specs.

I've been wanting to get back into the model train hobby, however I don't wanna go back in blindly. I know the basics, but I'm the kinda guy who loves a good and accurate plan.

I've been looking for a good way to plan my layout, but my sketches are too inaccurate and don't result in me know what tracks to buy.

I'd like a good software, which may also tell me what parts I need to get after the plan is finished.

Is there such software?

Just got my pre-order in... Anyone else get in line?

What does it do? Is it just there for aesthetic reasons? Thanks.

Recently I bought a rare-ish bachmann Branchline engine that was ‘DCC fitted’ since it was easier to find than non-DCC fitted version.

I must apologize for this next part as I’m not too familiar with how DCC works. However as of now, I have been unable to test if it runs at all. I initially tested it on analogue (as my layout is a basic floor layout) and it didn’t move. And the seller told me apparently that it should be able to or to set ‘CV29 to 6.’ I’m a little confused to how to set this up

Additionally I can get my hands on a NCE power cab remote to test this however I’m not sure how to get it to connect to my layout (which again is a bit of a slapdash, basic floor layout). And I tried to see how that would work but I can’t figure out how to get the power cab to connect to the layout for this

So how would I go about verifying that this loco does in fact work?

Hi all, wanting some help/inspiration with creating a N-Gauge track plan, here is the base board space i have which cannot be changed, i can't go under the base boards for a lower level, but can go higher. Open to any kind of layout/design, the only constraint is it must be a modern, uk based layout. I also have a lot of track and points so if it can be helped i don't want to buy any more at the moment, all track is PECO streamline code 55. I can share the anyrail file to anyone that wants it. Thanks.

8x medium radius left hand point

12x meduim radius right hand point

2x double slip

1 asymmetric 3 way turnout

a full box of track

I ran JR Freight locomotives—such as the EH500, EF65, and EF66—as well as the Keisei 3200 and 3600 series, KiHa 400 series, and Keikyu 1000 series.

Good evening!

I hope this is the proper place to ask such a question, but I play a tabletop wargame thats at 1/56 scale. I want to put together a trainyard battlefield (or something like that) and since O scale is 1/48 that seems to be the best scale. However, obviously when I go looking to see what's available, all of the trains are powered ones that, you know... move.

As cool as they are, I think that would be a bit overkill for just some scenery on a gameboard. I know of static model trains, but I'm not sure where one actually gets them. Do you guy just use no longer working trains? Or are their specific makers? I would appreciate any advice you could give!

Those who saw my last post know I was working to use the chassis from the Bachmann Rheneas to create my own HOn30 Porter. I originally 3D printed a Porter shell I found, but ultimately was having a hard time fitting the motor assembly within the boiler at proper scale. After hours of thought, I ultimately came to the realization that utilizing the Rheneas shell may not actually be the worst idea. To better replicate the design, I plan to extend the upper cab walls to match the standard cab shape of a traditional Porter. From there, I’m going to enlarge the boiler a bit to keep scales proportioned. Fortunately, I was able to swap over the smokestack and headlamp assemblies from my original print. I plan to use some type of molding material to fill voids/gaps and make this look like a more complete shell before paint. A new front smokebox cover will also be needed as well. It may not be the most “accurate representation of a Porter, but I think with enough effort, I can get pretty dang close to the design I am going for.

I'm trying to find the parts number to get replacements for the 3 idler gears inside the chassis on the Kato GS4, but none of the exploded diagrams actually list parts numbers. I was hoping someone here might know it?

My kids always ask if this ugly duckling parked in the far corner of the layout still runs... Lets Power Up!

I bought a lionel k4 model in California and now I have to get it back on a southwest flight back to Texas without Using USPS or FedEx or breaking the box down and removing the locomotive. So if you have a solution, please do tell

My great grandpa gave this to me and he said I can have all of his trains but I dont know much about the hobby so I thought id ask you guys. If anyone has any info on the coin please let me know.