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hi thanks. is there anyway round this or do i need to use power leads to every offshoot. heard that using a staple works much like the hornby points clips.

Power leads will be best.

I always use stone type ballast as sold. It goes a long way and doesn’t float when the glue is applied. On my O gauge layout I use OO ballast. When I had an OO layout I used N gauge. Also when you glue what ever you use in place use a 80/20 mix of water/PVA, it doesn't dry like concrete but more lik...

You need to add a CDU (capacitor discharge unit) to the set up and ensure you are using on-off-on momentary switches as it’s not clear from your comments which type of toggle switch you are using.

To add to WTD excellent reply do note the measurement is taken from the rail top NOT the baseboard surface.

I am an N gauge modeler and have built my own platforms. Firstly, what nay be prototypically correct isn't always what looks best, especially in N gauge. Personally I make my platforms to 11mm finished height and I think that looks about right. Now, when I say finished height that also takes into ac...

Ah! One of the first things we read is make sure the longest locomotive/carriage/rolling stock can safely travel around the track.

Then a derailment, we blame the locomotive. It must be, because everything else runs smoothly.

Proving that what we read, we sometimes ignore.

Glencairn

Welcome Ghan (Tony). This is an excellent forum with lots of knowledge and humour. I agree with you, a hobby should be fun not a task. We do like lots of pictures.

Welcome - I agree it should be fun. I'm sure you'll fit in here and remember no question is a silly question unless it goes unasked!

Hello. Welcome.