New product announcements, new business announcements, and other newsworthy large scale items. This is a read only forum. If you wish to submit news, you may do so by contacting the webmaster.

New around here? This is the place to introduce yourself!

New to the hobby? Have questions but are afraid to ask? This is the place. As one of our regular members says, "There are no dumb questions." Ask them here. Don't be shy or concerned that you will be ridiculed, it won't happen in this forum. Think your question has already been asked before? That's ok, ask it again here, you may be directed to the original thread. Jump right in!!

Your little people gotta have somewhere to live and work!! What's a railroad without industry to serve?

. Come here to talk about your local club, what they're doing and get ideas for your club. You can also join a group for your club to talk in the Clubs & Groups area.

Come here to discuss European prototypes and models.

Talk about figures, die cast cars, and other accessories here.

Talk about your green thumb or lack thereof. Get advice on which plants to get and how to make them fit in with your railroad. Find out how to make mountains, get rid of unwanted grass etc.

For those that still like their trains inside...

Come here to talk about the different shows and conventions that are happening in the large scale world.

Talk about the world of live steam model trains.

Discuss details of the MasterClass Series and other 'How To' articles from myLargescale.com here.

Scratch building or kit bashing, discuss it here...

Discuss various photo techniques, camera settings, screen capture tips, etc.... Then post your work here!

1st class members can post polls for all to vote on. Speak your mind, but keep others feelings and ideas in consideration. Be nice!!

Review your latest acquisition here or request information from your peers about an addition you're considering making to your pike.

Public notices, rants and raves, this is the general use forum. Please try to keep posts somewhat train related and avoid religion and politics!!

Forum for talking about real railroads and their practices and replicating them on your railroad.

Talk about your favorite rolling stock here.

Discuss the tools that you use to build your railroad. From digging holes in the dirt to painting on your favorite road name, this is the place to find out and share what works and what doesn't.

All you could ever want to know about track and roadbed... Also this is the place to discuss trestles and bridges.

Post here about triceratops', squirrels, dwarves, chevron cars, superheros and any other fun or whimsy things you have on your railroad.

Talk about your On30 rolling stock here.

Discuss bench work, scenery, and track laying techniques for On30 trains.

Discuss traditional DC track power, and variants of track power including the Aristo Train engineer here.

Discuss the challenges and rewards of using DCC with large scale trains both indoors and out. This includes the LGB MTS system.

Discuss all methods of battery and R/C control of trains here.

This is the place to talk and ask questions about other proprietary systems including the Aristocraft Revolution, Scale Command, DCS and any others.

Discuss the various sounds systems used in largescale. Get help on installation and troubleshooting etc.

Can't figure something out? Come here for answers.