Modeling the Pacific Electric in N Scale

Monthly Archives: September 2010

I am currently planning on using HO cork for the main, and N for the primary passing siding/run-around track, and many modelers have been questioning me on this idea. I have been looking at the roadbed in Casa Grande, and it is elevated more here than in many locations that […]

A close look at the road bed, and an industry ...

September 21, 2010 in Details / Industries by John

Going down track side is part of the fun of planning a layout, details can be the item that makes or breaks a layout….here are some shots from just west of town….looks like BLMA will be getting some good business from me….

details, details, details…..

September 14, 2010 in Details by John

The first hurdle of building a layout is planning one. I don’t want to bite off more than i can chew, so I am looking at the “domino” plan of modeling. What ever main idea that I choose, it will be one town, and a pair of 180 degree turns […]

Playing with track plans

September 14, 2010 in Track Plans by John