CNJ Bronx Terminal in N scale

I would think that a small switcher was used because of the tight spaces. Do you know which switchers were used? Any steam? I can mentally picture other means of moving empties around such as fork lifts, Hi-Railer trucks, rubber tired trucks, horses, man power, a stationary mule and cable system, etc.

Tim Your 23rd May reply said that you are using PC-board ties for this project and that you solder the track to these. As I (and probably others) do not know much about this material, or why or how it can be used, I have a few questions about it, some of which may seem extremely simplistic, but . . . What exactly IS PC-board, and where does one buy it? PC board (printed circuit board) is primarily used for electronic components, those boards with all the goodies soldered to it inside electronic devices. Its a fibreglass substrate with a thin layer of copper laminated onto it that when cut into rail road tie size strips works great for soldering rail onto. Does it come in lengths, in slabs, or ready-cut and does it require the user to cut it for themselves? If so, what does one use - a craft-knife, hacksaw or . . . . PC board ties can be purchased pre-cut (from us at Fast Tracks) or in sheets from electronic suppliers. Cutting it can be difficult and very harsh on equipment. It can be cut on a table saw, but it is best sheared to size. We have a custom built feeder/shear press that we produce them on. I notice that every sleeper (tie) seems to have its centre 'painted' brown (at least I assume it's paint). Is this significant? As mentioned in the message above, the dark lines in the centre of the tie are gaps cut into the copper foil on the top of the PC board tie. This is very important and provides the necessary electrical isolation as the copper cladding on the top of the tie will cause a short if not gapped. Soldering of rails to sleepers? Is it not possible to use spikes or CA to secure the rail instead? I suppose the rail could be spiked (in pre-drilled holes) or glued, but that would defeat the purpose of using PC board ties in the first place. One of the many advantages of using PC board ties in trackwork is that rail soldered to the ties is very solid and will not move. PC board ties also allow trackwork to be built at the workbench, in comfort as opposed to leaning over the layout. If the rails ARE soldered, does this require any special techniques or tools? Just a standard 35W soldering iron. Why use PC-board sleepers in the first place? What is the advantage (because there must be an advantage for you to use them) that they offer, that 'conventional' plastic or wooden sleepers don't? See above.... As I said, possibly simplistic questions, but I trust that you will humour me and be able to provide simple answers. Finally, since the concept soldering of rail to anything, including this material, is something which is completely foreign to most modellers, (who tend to avoid things that will burn and melt them), would it be possible to do some sort of simple tutorial on the hows-and-whys that are involved in soldering rail to PC-board and also what making turnouts from this material involves? Lots of information here...http://www.handlaidtrack.com/documents.php Thanks for keeping us abreast with your progress - you have certianly got our attention and we will be following your work with great interest. Komata