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Thank you for all of the great information. I've downloaded the font and will play with it a bit over the holidays. It will be nice to get some lettering on my locomotives. I'll definitely have to play around with the GIMP program, especially with the tutorial that was posted here...

Welcome to the Gauge Mike! The layout looks great! Is that lake an access hatch? If it is, you did a great job of working it into the scenery. The dam is a nice touch too. This is a great forum. Eric

Belg: You raised a good point! Accessibility is easy to compromise when designing a layout. The best designed and built layouts will still need maintenance both above and below. The shelf layout I'm about to start is being planned as a series of removable sections 6-7' long. Some of the...

Thanks again for the feedback. Thanks to your great suggestions, I have been able to focus back on my goal of keeping a high scenery to track ratio. I was really falling back into the trap of trying to cram too much into this layout. The two specific scenes I have in mind are an engine...

Thanks again for the suggestions. My real mental block is in coming up with a interesting schematic that is more than a folded or twisted dogbone. I have lots of ideas for specific scenes and industry trackage, but having a fun run, in between the scenes, is where I have the most difficulty...

I'm about to try printing my own decals on my inkjet printer. I'll be using yellow lettering on my n scale, freelanced railroad's locomotives. Does anyone have a source to get the Railroad Roman Font for free? I have a sample pack of inkjet decal paper and fixative, but no fonts that will...

This is a great forum. I don't post much, but I'm here every day! I get a tremendous amount of knowledge and inspiration from the members here. I would also like to take this time to thank the moderators and the all of the members for making this forum such a civil and friendly place to...

Mrs. Mac: I'm impressed with the progress that you are making. I won't be able to begin construction on my layout, until after the holidays. I can't wait to see progress photos of the layout. We do like those here. Thanks for the update. Eric

Thanks Urban: You are onto something with the hidden staging. I will have a staging yard hidden in a 6'x10' adjoining room. ddavidv: thanks for the offer. That is probably Model railroad Planning 2003. I get those each year. I've gone through back issues, and I've read the John...

I am having difficulty in developing an interesting plan for my shelf layout. I am hoping that the members here can offer some ideas. I am building an N scale layout around three walls. This will be a "U" shaped layout, with the height of the railhead set at about 54" high. I am limited...

If I ever hear a voice, besides my wife's, telling me to "GET OUT," I'm outta' there! :eek: Eric

Hoss: I've been watching this plan develop. This looks like a fun version. You will be able to hide the staging behind a steep ridge line, but still keep it accessible. You may even want the yard turnouts exposed, but the tracks disappearing behind the ridge with trees or under an overpass...

Nice corner module Robin! I think this is the first thing I've seen you build that wasn't mostly cardstock! ;) Your talent definitely comes out, no matter what medium you're working with! Eric

Thanks for the info Robin. The close up shots look great. I'll give that technique a try. Once again, I am in awe of your craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Eric

Robin: That is an incredible station. I follow the progress of each of your projects. You really have inspired me to give scratchbuilding a try. What did you use for the shingles on the station. I am trying to figure out a way to make n scale asphalt shingles for a scratchbuilt station I...

Dragon: That is an incredible project you are working on. I can't wait to see your progress. Please keep the photos coming our way! Eric

Mrs. Mac: That is outstanding work. I love the design of your benchwork! It looks like you'll have some nice storage space under the layout too! I notice that you seem to have "Mr. Mac" stored under there in the 6th photo. ;) Will you have sufficient access to the back of the layout? I...

I'll throw in my $.02 here as well. I am starting my new layout now. I am staying with the tried and true combination of Atlas code 80 flex track and PECO code 80 turnouts. I have used this combination on my last layout and was very happy with it. I do like the look of the new Atlas Code...

Bill: You have really captured the essence of Beacon Falls. I grew up in Waterbury, just north of the location you are modeling. I am also inspired by the castings you are making. I may get up the nerve to try that some day. Thanks for sharing your progress. I look forward to seeing more...

Shamus: Excellent job, once again! I love the detail of the bridge floor being depressed under the weight of the LPB crossing it. This really make the scene look even more realistic than usual. Nice job! Eric