Category: Track
P48 – #6 Turnout Build
Proto 48 #6 Turnout A few months ago I saw Shawn Branstetter”s Building a Right O’ Way Switch Kit post…
How Deep is Your Flange?
I spent a good portion of my modeling time this summer modifying and super-detailing three Peco turnouts. I replaced the…
Back in Business
1 It’s been a real long time. I spent the summer focused on 1:1 trains and couldn’t find the…
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…
Sleight of Hand
A break from building turnouts I decided to try something more relaxing: hand laying track. Why did I think this…
Finishing & Staining Wood Ties – Video
Finishing & Staining Wood Ties I’ve already glued my ties to the roadbed. I used Kappler 8′ 6″ wood cross…
Turnout Burnout
I have to admit I’m getting tired of trying to build the perfect turnout. Am I too focused on perfection?…
Tie Coloring – Humbrol #98
I’ve tried a new two step method to staining my ties. Paint the ties with Humbrol #98 Enamel Paint. It’s…
Templates Have Instructions Too
I’ve been wanting to try making a turnout without using the Proto:87 Stores Switch-Works Ultimate Turnout jigs. I’ve seen many…