09-18-2016, 07:43 PM
TrainNut: the best I can say about mounting switch machines under foam is that you may have to glue them in place. Screws will strip the foam with the slightest pressure. My practice is to use Homasote for roadbed and add foam at the side for scenery.
Right now I'm trying to re-install some Peco machines (and some Rix mounts) that were installed under the H. on my last layout. It's so far impossible to line the wire rod up with the hole in the tiebar -- I'll have to make an extension and then chop it off. Extra problem is that on this layout I'm using WS roadbed under the track and the rods need to be 3/16" longer.
Had the Platelayers over today. About a dozen (including wives) but appreciative comments about the layout progress. Anyone want to come over for leftover egg salad sandwiches?
Right now I'm trying to re-install some Peco machines (and some Rix mounts) that were installed under the H. on my last layout. It's so far impossible to line the wire rod up with the hole in the tiebar -- I'll have to make an extension and then chop it off. Extra problem is that on this layout I'm using WS roadbed under the track and the rods need to be 3/16" longer.
Had the Platelayers over today. About a dozen (including wives) but appreciative comments about the layout progress. Anyone want to come over for leftover egg salad sandwiches?
David
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.
Moderato ma non troppo
Perth & Exeter Railway Company
Esquesing & Chinguacousy Radial Railway
In model railroading, there are between six and two hundred ways of performing a given task.
Most modellers can get two of them to work.