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dr5euss · Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 1039 Location: Birmingham, UK

Hi Guys,

I had fun making my sawmill, but doing it in Gn15 means that I can have arouns 3 sidings. So it was either going to be HO or N, but I think N is just too small to me (sorry Jim Sad

) so I went for HO.

I have an area 17ft x 11ft, but I plans on running round the walls about 2/3ft out.

Should every railway have a yard? How big should a yard be? I think I'd like to go for a small 3 track yard, but not a biggun'. I'd rather go for sidings here and there, with a Marksberrian city theme on one side, and an open country them on tuther.

Lemme know your comments, thanks wtg

shaygetz · Joined: Feb 16, 2005 Posts: 1583

Who could make a foul comment on someone choosing HO bravo

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Drew · Post subject: Re: Doc's Doin' HO! Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:12 pm

That sounds like a nice space you have, Doc! wtg

As far as yards & operations go, itâ€™s all up to you & what you want out of your RR!

A small yard can be both an operationally, & visually interesting featureâ€¦but itâ€™s certainly not a necessityâ€¦

dr5euss · Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 1039 Location: Birmingham, UK

I just remembered I have the Bachmann EZ Command!

That means I can buy the Bachmann DCC equipped locos that seems quite cheap - do they run well?

I guess you're right Drew, I've always wanted a big yard but as a HO noob I haven't got the stock or money Smile

punkrockerluke · Joined: Aug 28, 2006 Posts: 314 Location: chhinatown

well I see I'mnot the only church goer here (a punk going to church????? ITS A MIRACLE!!!!!!)

fred_m · Joined: Feb 14, 2005 Posts: 8557 Location: Reeds, Missouri

Any size is OK George. HO has lots of inexpensive detail parts and losts of everything. It's the #1 scale modeled overall. Fred

WabashBanks · Joined: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 3620 Location: Indiana

Most railroads have some form of a yard even if it is a couple of tracks that are more of a siding. The little short line (less than 15 miles) near me serves a glass recycler and manufacturer. Their yard consists of a couple of spare industrial sidings and and an ability to do run around via a siding for a grain company that is about 2 blocks away. Those make things interesting because the movements have to work around existing cars in place and don't afford a great deal of room.
You can do what ever you like though. That is just the way one little railroad does it, and it seems to be more in tune with what you are actually looking for.

punkrockerluke · Joined: Aug 28, 2006 Posts: 314 Location: chhinatown

my town has 3 yards a main one, a yard behind the heinz plant, and a 3 track yard off the mainlinet this time of day is when the MOW guys are out and the last time I was taking some notes for my model rr I got kicked out because i was eyeing the MOW pickup (the ones that run on the rails) oddly. in fact they are wasting a loco shed for 2 pickups that are already rusty

dr5euss · Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 1039 Location: Birmingham, UK

Hi Guys,

I've been looking at the Bachmann EZ Track - they seem to have decoders that hook up with the Command, and there's a level crossing which opens and closes when a train comes.

Anyone ever used it? Is it any good?

Thanks,

punkrockerluke · Joined: Aug 28, 2006 Posts: 314 Location: chhinatown

nope EZ track never got me nor did power loc I want prototypical looking track with more realistic ballast

knudsen · Post subject: Re: Doc's Doin' HO! Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:10 pm

Welcome to God's scale. On bachmann, they don't have the best reputation in the world, but I am not familiar with the DCC equipped line of products. IMHO: their top end HO product, the Spectrum line, is about half the quality it should be. I buy it when the price is right, like the $15 doodlebugs trainworld had a couple of years ago, or when I need something only they make like the 44 tonners for the critter power trucks. I think your best bet would be to get a more reputable brand and fit your own decoder. Check out the P2K prices:

trainworld.com/lifelik..._proto.htm

They do ship to the UK.

nmorgan · Joined: May 05, 2005 Posts: 672 Location: Evansville, IN

dr5euss wrote:

I just remembered I have the Bachmann EZ Command!
That means I can buy the Bachmann DCC equipped locos that seems quite cheap - do they run well?

Actually, you should be able to use any DCC equipped loco. I have one of the little Bachman GE 70-ton switchers that is $49 MSRP with decoder. It runs well but is just a bit noisier than I would like. Still for $40 street price for a decoder equipped loco, it isn't bad. Especially since anything already painted in L&N colors is hard to find.

dr5euss · Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 1039 Location: Birmingham, UK

Hmmm, me and decoders don't go together too well Sad

I'll have to see if I can find someone round me that fits them Smile

Has anyone got any yard layouts plans? I thought I could make one side the yard and repair area, and then I could distribute out to the other side Idea

Thanks,

interurban · Post subject: Re: Doc's Doin' HO! Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:33 am

HOHOHOHOHOHO OH Laughing

Good choice Doc..
EZ track can be used Doc but before you decide, think about how realistic you want this lay out to be.

If you are running Brit steamers they need code 100. Wink

dr5euss · Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 1039 Location: Birmingham, UK

OOOK, I'll stick with PECO.

How well do insulfrogs work? Can I combine insulfrogs and electrofrogs on the same layout?

Thanks,

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