Category: Track

P48 – #6 Turnout Build

Proto 48 #6 Turnout A few months ago I saw Shawn Branstetter”s Building a Right O’ Way Switch Kit post…

Peco Turnout modified with Details West Frog

How Deep is Your Flange?

I spent a good portion of my modeling time this summer modifying and super-detailing three Peco turnouts. I replaced the…

Back in Business

1   It’s been a real long time. I spent the summer focused on 1:1 trains and couldn’t find the…

More obvious: This wheel isn't touching the track.

Hard Times for Hand Laying

Hard Times for Hand Laying I’ve hand laid a 3′ section around a 24″ radius corner. There are some minor…

P87 Stores cosmetic tie plates are too small for code 70 rail

Tie Plate News

. Cosmetic Tie Plates I received the Proto 87 Stores cosmetic tie plates this afternoon. I was hoping to use…

Tie plates spiked to rail

Sleight of Hand

A break from building turnouts I decided to try something more relaxing: hand laying track. Why did I think this…

Staining Wood Ties

Finishing & Staining Wood Ties – Video

Finishing & Staining Wood Ties I’ve already glued my ties to the roadbed. I used Kappler 8′ 6″ wood cross…

Siting the Frog

Turnout Burnout

I have to admit I’m getting tired of trying to build the perfect turnout. Am I too focused on perfection?…

Humbrol #98 applied to the ties on the left

Tie Coloring – Humbrol #98

I’ve tried a new two step method to staining my ties. Paint the ties with Humbrol #98 Enamel Paint. It’s…

Template - Start laying ties

Templates Have Instructions Too

  I’ve been wanting to try making a turnout without using the Proto:87 Stores Switch-Works Ultimate Turnout jigs. I’ve seen many…