Greetings S-Scale, I've been on S-Trains for quite some time. My modeling interests seem to put me sitting on the fence between the two groups, so thought I would join this list to ask the questions which "folks on this side of the fence" are probably more experienced to answer.
>From the Gilbert side, I love the track and rubber roadbed. >From the Scale side... 30' bends in switches just don't look right! Anyway... Anyone using Ross Custom Switches on this list? I finally called them a couple weeks ago about the "coming soon S scale #4" and they said they have been around for some time now, just have not updated the web site. So, would very much like to see pics of their product. Any other suggestions for #4 switches to match up with Gilbert track and repo rubber roadbed? Looking to model nice smooth track lines such as... http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/Roundhouses/JacksonMIGTW.htm ============================= Now with these switches, it has been suggested that I switch to the Tortis <sp?> controllers vs snap type as I am used to. Those mount under the table, thus nothing top side to indicate switch position. Has anyone found a nice high type switch stand to attach to the switch which would indicate the position mechanically? Maybe lighted with a lantern on top? ============================= As for the line I will be modeling, it is the CK&S which is one of the lines through Kalamazoo, MI where I live. The first crack at modeling this line will probably be the downtown roundhouse / depot area (on one table), main classification yard, (table up the middle of the room), and Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment (KVP) Mill 1 on a table on the other long side of the room. Thus two walk ways, and loop track 180' to interconnect the tables. Researching KVP history along with former employees, I've come in contact with many old blueprints, including CK&S track maps. So, blueprints to fuel the scale model side of me. Looking at using TMCC to control the layout. Lots of Gilbert working accessories mixed in with scale models of actual buildings. Designed to be both a snapshot of "what was", suitable for operating sessions, but with a good dose of "Michael Kolosseus like" layout tossed in too. Anyway, it is my hope that folks on this list might be willing to share knowledge and experience to assist in my "hybrid layout" plans. I would offer pics right away, but our S-Trains photo album site crashed a while back, and we are still rebuilding. The URL is / will be... http://s-scale.org/albums/main.php?g2_itemId=553 TIA! Michael Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
