Hi Ed: Thanks for the endorsement and second example. I knew there was more than one layout out there that achieved it! I figured with a modest layout - spare on track, generous curves and turnouts, simple track arrangements and a modest roster - it can be done without going crazy in the process... Cheers! - Trevor
--- In [email protected], "Ed" <Loizeaux@...> wrote: > > >>> I'm shooting for zero derailments, zero unwanted uncouplings, zero > >>> table-thumpings, etc. It's a lofty goal <snip> but it can be done. > > - Trevor Marshall > > Trevor..... > > I'm with you on this one. It CAN be done !! > > There is an HO fellow here with a large layout running hundreds of cars and > dozens of trains in a typical op session with about 18 operators. He has > achieved what you and I are striving for. > > I believe one of the necessary ingredients for making this come to pass is > the attitude of: "I will do whatever is necessary to make it happen." It > sure makes life easier if you know your goal and can accept that it requires > more effort than merely gluing some parts together. > > But when flawless operation is achieved, the joy is immense. My HO buddy > gave up on commercially available turnouts and builds his own. He claims > that is the only way to get them in the proper gauge throughout their entire > length. And he manually regauges each and every wheelset to be exactly > mid-way between the acceptable extremes. But darned if it doesn't pay off in > the long run. > > Good luck at reaching your heaven.....Ed L. > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> 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/
