Seen some post about this group and thought it would be good to join. Got a 2'x 8' module that I rescued from my clubs bone yard. No track layed to date but...
Brain, Check out http://www.rcnchicago
com/~weyand/tractronics/switching_layout/switching_layout.htm Its on 1' x 6' boards. You can see my attempt at ...
The http://www.rcnchicago link that split after sending, can be accessed
via the Ashwood link on my site. Look for Scot Osterweil's Switching layout, New...
Join in what? You posted your email address. Nothing to join in on there? Pat Turner: Pat@... NMRA/SER Piedmont Div. Super. www.On30.org www.Sn3.org...
Good Morning To All.... First I want to thank you for letting me join your group. I'm looking for any ideas anyone might have in helping me design a special...
With a wheel chair an around the wall shelf system is your best bet. Section in front of access door and closet door can be lift outs-no fancy hinges required...
Stephen, First welcome to the group - no apologiies needed for the fact that you have disabilities - those of us who don't should be thankful. Second, I agree...
Hi Stephen, I agree with the others that a shelf layout or something similar may be optimal for you. I do O scale modeling with hirail equipment. This is three...
Been trying figure out a tiny track plan for N scale but this group suddenly gave me big ideas so thanks to all these who posted pictures and link here <btw...
Hello to All, Let me begin by thanking everyone who answered my call for help with design ideas for a layout to accommodate my wheelchair. I got some FANTASTIC...
Stuart If you want the section to swing up, raise the hinges about 1/2" on wood blocks - that'll stop the railheads hitting each other. Removable pins are...
O scale/gauge needs about 4" center to center clearance on straight track per NMRA. So two tracks will occupy 8", 2 tracks 12" and so on...If you are running 4...
Dear Roy Thank you about asking for the needs of the disabled when it comes to viewing a layout. I went to a show a few years ago that had a layout that I...
Just a quick thought, but I'm wondering how a radio or infra-red DCC system might work or assist someone in a wheel chair. First, there would be no portable...
... section go "dead" if the track in front of it is not in place? ----- I have to make it kid proof and for when I'm stupid and not thinking. The easiest way...
Again? Why didn't they do their maintenance when the damned thing broke a couple of weeks ago. What a crock..... ... Geren W. Mortensen, Jr. The On30 Guy ...
For those who are interested, the online Micro Layout Design Gallery is now more or less complete (but of course not finished). It features more than 30 micro...
Hey Rick, Do you want to use your own camera and mine? If so, what film does yours take. I'll need to pick some up for Saturday. Have a good day!!! Amanda...
Good Afternoon to All Before I answer questions I was asked concerning platforms for children, elderly, and special needs layout viewing I would like to voice...
All - I've posted a quickly scribbled diagram into the files section, which may help to prevent valued loco's taking the long drop into the chasm when the...
Hi Stephen, Thanks for your comments and perspective. Being involved in two modular groups, this gave me alot to think about. I definetly will start thinking...
Just read your post about using DCC for a person who is disabled. The use of a radio or infra-red is a good idea. Depending on the size of the layout with the...
Folks: Just wanted to let you know of a new web site/store up and running. We just got set up so please be patient with us as we work out the kinks. We'll be...
Now if someone with actual experience would write an article for the national magazines, I think it would get published. Particularly, if there were photos...
