Thanks, Friends.

Will do as suggessted. Do you think I can get away with 24 or 28 inch curves, or should I go with the 33.5" as a double mainline with 28" or 24" curves for the inside radius for  the dogbone?

I have the rts software and find it to be too cumbersome for this old cranky guy (I think that is how my good woman looks at me).

Best, Jack

Howdy. Sorry to post something that may have been covered, but until I upgrade to high speed internet, my browser is "slow as 'lassus in the wintertime!" (Any of you Clint Eastwood fans will recognize that from the Outlaw Josie Wales).

Am in the process of planning a long dogbone with possible center section to make a modified "E" shape into an area approx 15' x 10'.  Any suggestions how to figure how much and what track I will need?  I was thinking of using one of several published plans using other track, but modifying it to EZ Track. Perhaps the new track book will have what I need. If there is any EZ track planning software, I would appreciate the link.

Thanks, and as always, all the best to you!

Jack

Hal,

At the Pittsburgh show the WS guy showed how to make waterfalls, etc by running the stuff onto a "no-stick" cookie sheet. When dry, you peel it off and apply to the layout. I really like your ideer and will apply it to my upcoming project.

Best, Jack

Dear Bill,

I hear ya! and am LOL!  However, us Pittsburgh guys would suggest you try fried bologna, with ketchup between two slices of white bread. You just put the bologna in a cold pan and start her up. Get it nice and toasty with crispy areas. This will send you into heaven. It is better than....well, you can fill it in. I was gonna say "better than running your trains" but that would be stretching it.

Best, Jack

Would suggest you give "Lee" a call at WS. He told me they helped Bachmann Ind with the mods to the kit, eg, the trestle, etc. I can attest that Mr. B. did a beautiful job, since my friend Ted and I met him at the Pgh show. Remember the sweet little kiddo that put his grubby little hands on the Shay, Mr. B?

Best, Jack

I intend to build a layout, soon I hope to run HO and On30, just for the fun of it!  I happen to like both scales and do not have time or space to do both.  Best, Jack

Jim, Thanks! As usual, an informative post!  Best, Jack

Mr. B,

I see y'all have done a lot of work since Pittsburgh! Very nice site. Hope it works well.

Best, Jack

Nice idea, Terry.