Category: Proto:87
Back to Big Wheels
I think I’ve known for a couple of months, but I didn’t want to admit it. Proto:87 isn’t going to…
Hard Times for Hand Laying
Hard Times for Hand Laying I’ve hand laid a 3′ section around a 24″ radius corner. There are some minor…
Tie Plate News
. Cosmetic Tie Plates I received the Proto 87 Stores cosmetic tie plates this afternoon. I was hoping to use…
Turnout Burnout
I have to admit I’m getting tired of trying to build the perfect turnout. Am I too focused on perfection?…
Peco Proto:87 Conversion (or Diversion)
A long time ago, I purchased a stash of Peco #8 turnouts, just in case I got fed up…
Another Turnout And I’m Still Learning
What little time I had this summer for model railroading was pretty much devoted to making another Proto:87 Stores #10…
Throw Bar Throw Down
— Shimming Proto:87 Stores “Ultimate” Throw Bars I’m continuing to build Proto:87 Stores “Ultimate” turnouts. One feature I’ve complained about before is holding…
Summer Spurt 2013
It’s been a real slow summer. No time for trains. Kids summer camp brought me a couple of hours of…
Switch-Works Points
This video shows how to install points for the Switch-Works “Ultimate” turnout. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling…
Switch-Works Guard Rails
This video shows how to lay guard rails for the Switch-Works “Ultimate” turnout. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling…