Never, ever travel without a portable printer! Last week, while away, during an internet surfing session, I ran across suggested specs for car lengths versus...
Due to elections material, the next issue will be mailing a little earlier in the quarter. Because of this, the LDSIG member mailing list for the upcoming...
First off, let me say that I've been reading this group on & off for a number of years. And the info I've garnered has been great. I was a member of a club for...
In September the Pacific Southwest Region/NMRA will hold its annual model railroad convention in Oxnard, CA. Layout tours will take place on Wednesday,...
After reading all the great comments about the latest issue of LDJ, I finally renewed my membership. I have a feeling that I should have did it for more then a...
Byron, everyone at LDJ, and those who contributed articles/ material for LDJ 45 are to be commended for what is probably in my opinion the best since my very...
I'm interested in applying his technique to my layout. MR had a companion download to help with this that is not longer available. Does anyone know how to...
It came today in Rockford Il. Another fine job Byron! (Ya think Byron is cranking them out to run our issues remaining count down in order to generate more...
Hi, all! My neighbor and I homeschool, and since our oldest boys are old enough now, we want to do "project Fridays" during the spring and fall. For this...
Layout Design Journal #45 (Winter 2012) was mailed a couple of weeks ago and most LDSIG members should receive it some time this month or in early May. LDJ-45...
Hi everyone, My layout room is nearing completion. Drywall is finished and painting should begin tomorrow or Friday. I am about to make a final decision about...
Hi everyone: Byron - great job on issue 45, which arrived yesterday in Toronto, Canada. And thanks for getting the LDJ back on schedule. Six issues in a year...
Model Railroads of Southern California's thirtieth layout tour takes place Saturday, April 28. (This is the first of three Orange County tours in the next...
Hello, All I plan to use Homabed for my roadbed, and want to have smooth-flowing, eased curves - - either using subroadbed made of "spline," or using a bent...
Hi Group, I've simplified the track plan down to the three N-scale modules I'm working on right now - what I'm calling the "Display" section. (I'll get back to...
Ed, The only benefit of the spline method over the plywood is cost savings. If you are going the plywood route, I strongly recommend that you spend a little...
Starting with the bridge from Part 2 this video shows the overview of the track laying progress. 1) The subway beneath Main St, Anderson, SC. 2) The reverse...
Hi Group, I joined the SIG in July but just got around to getting to this yahoo group. I've returned to model railroading, and I'm modelling the contemporary...
I've gotten some great ideas, comments and feedback from the group, so thank you all. It has helped me to refine my ideas. I'm posting a revised plan, and the...
Not sure if this is interesting or useful, but just writing it out helped me clarify some things. Maybe reading it will help somebody else with their own...
Hi, I'm in the process of designing and building a shelf layout in my basement and I'm trying to settle on a minimum radius. I love passenger cars and play to...
This is the first call for San Diego County layouts for layout tours scheduled for July 14 and August 11. The July 14 tour will be for layouts generally in the...
Hi all, Before I build my On3 D&RGW Gunnison, CO-based layout in the garage, I'd like to experiment with track laying, scenery, structure building, etc on a 2'...
Hello, my name is Bob and I'm new to LDSIG although not new to designing layouts. All of my designs that have actually been built have been small and featured...
After many years moving about or living in tiny apartments combined with little free time I finally managed to get into a real house. I even have a 10x10 room...
Hi folks. I'm working on laying my N scale yard tracks. Using Atlas Code 80 flextrack and Atlas #4 and #6 customline turnouts. My yard is going to have two...
There may not be much reason to retain the entry door at all; you might just remove it instead of reversing the direction of swing. If you really want the door...
