Check out the recap of our monthly Track Talk Live with model railroad expert and long-time train enthusiast Doug Hodgdon. Doug answers your model railroad questions live on the air in this fun, interactive, and informative Q&A.
TRACK TALK LIVE: February 2018
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How do you make trees out of licen?
I am a newbie first time watching live
What is a good method for making HO scale signs for buildings
I have been building my houses from wood, what do you use for 1/4 rain gutters.
How do i scratchbuild a roof
Depending on the type roof you need, there are several options for a scratch built roof-
1- the easiest is to use the carton from a breakfast cereal to make the roof, and cover it with a paper first aid tape to simulate rolled roofing. Cut the tape to a scale 30″ wide X 12 feet long. Start at the bottom of the roof, applying the cut “roofing” in parallel rows with a consistent overlap -( I use approximately 3 inches.) on each row of roofing. Do not forget to overlap the peak to cover the joint between the sides.
– A second option for HO scale, would be to cut paper with pinking shears, giving a diamond shingle design, again keeping the rows uniform, and remember to cover the peak with individual “shingles”.
thanks
What is the best way to ballast?
what are the different ways to make windows in plastic buildings?
how do i scratchbuild a signal?
I recently returned to model railroading. Can a layout/trackwork be set up to run both DC (analog) and DCC/sound equipped locomotives, but not simultaneously?
I am getting back to HO model railroading. I want to build , design a layout similar to B&M that used to run down the end of my street.l brings back a lot of memories. The area l live in is Everett, Ma. Anybody with info or insight into my project let me know. Email and let’s talk.
i would use cardstock.
I am wanting to set up the transition area. I am 53 been collecting my stuff for years Ho is my gauge. Can I use the narrow gauge track and connect to the regular track. Just wanting a Denver Rio type area. Have had lay outs up and down over the years.
sorry – make glass in windows
Sorry I did not realize there is a 3 rail track . did not mean to confuse.
An answer to the narrow gauge question, he needs duel gauge track for both 3′ and 4’8 1/2″
Here’s a tip: use play sand for ballast. northcountrytrains.wordpress.com
NE NY
Any advice as to ‘quieting’ Bachmann EZ-track when laid on a plywood base?
what should i use to glue ground foam?
What is the Cheapest, easyest way to make trees?
for the red wood bridge what do you seal it with to protect from water and sun for guarden RR?
Neolube #2 from MicroMark to blacken wheels, supposedly also retains conductivity
Would you please list all the manufactures that have complete equipment to make automated grade crossings with movable gates and sound and lights ???
Best lighting for photography is sunlight!
How do I scratchbuild an HO scale signal?
My grandfather’s 1930s vintage Lionel trains have been in storage since 1969. How do I go about determining if they are electrically safe to run? (Steep Falls, Maine)
When using matt medium for gluing ballast what is the thinning ratio?
Is it a good idea to scratchbuild with cardstock?
Just contemplating a indoor and an outdoor gauge one layout. Which brand of track would you prefer?
thank you doug!
Very nice show, congratulations it is well worth the time spent watching. Miss Choo Choo does a great job as Moderator. I am looking forward to the next show.
Thanks for all your efforts.
John
My question is I am trying to program my Walther’s Turntable and I am having severe problems as the instructions that come with the turntable are so vague or it is i am so computer illiterate help or tell were i can find info
An easy way to install a incline in a curve
like to see these
Layout for train
Hi.. We have been in the Train hobby most of our lives, and have large Ho that runs on computer for the main line with Sound around and 24/7 one hr. lights plus lighting storms.. also, Large garden R.R. as our u-tube shows. Any way just one question due to we do a lot of animation on our R.R. We are now trying to fine somewhere to get a hold of 1 1/2 volt or 3 v. DC motors with warm dr. gear boxs .. Any ideas beside taking kids Dolls apart for the drive like for moving arms or eyes. Anyway just picking your brains that may have some place to find a Mfg. that we can find some? Thanks for your time Noel & Jane in Rio Linda, Ca.