01-04-2011, 06:23 AM
I understand the constant anger of frequent derailments and uncoupling. The usual source is rough trackwork and that is hard to correct after all has been set. It depends on the glue you used for ballasting and trackwork if you can dismantle the tracks with a water spray bottle or not.
In any case I would start with a perfect flat surface and perfect aligned tracks and turnouts to end up with a reliable layout. The imperfection will creep in anyhow
ps. Does your wife know that model railroaders have an old habit to start with a new wife if they start with a new layout? That might help to convince here why it is it so very good to never complete the current layout....
In any case I would start with a perfect flat surface and perfect aligned tracks and turnouts to end up with a reliable layout. The imperfection will creep in anyhow
ps. Does your wife know that model railroaders have an old habit to start with a new wife if they start with a new layout? That might help to convince here why it is it so very good to never complete the current layout....
Reinhard