It has been awhile since i have posted anything but I thought I would share how the layout is going. The Longmont Great Western sugar mill is just about done with base scenery. I took the prototype and design and condensed model and my friend Sean build the model it has a hard under structure but the outside is all paper! this has cause me to learn some new methods for doing scenery as the paper can not get soaked in water while everything is drying (making the process much slower). Still some detail that need to be 3D printed some in the photo need to be painted yet to come. Here are some photos of the work.

Happy Modeling

Mike

Have you ever wanted to customize a Photo that you had for a backdrop. I show you one way using LARC Product, Photo backdrop to create a backdrop by combining two of the backdrops in to one. This can be used with your own photos or the LARC Product. Here are the links to the two products that I used but this should get you thinking what you can do for your railroad.

Mike

LARCProducts  http://larcproducts.com/

Affinity Photo  https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/

March 2019 update and April 30 will mark 5 years of building the layout... So what is new and a look back at some photos from over the 5 years.  Also My dad came for a visit and has some questions about the layout.

Hope you enjoy the video and Happy Modeling.

Mike

Yes I got the Sensors on line and running in JMRI....Tips on wiring, a look at the JMRI panel, and a question from a viewer 3D printing vs Laser cutter. Hope it is helpful to someone.

Happy Modeling

Mike

Looking at Geoff Bunza Blog post ( https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/34392 ) here is video on connecting the Ardunio to JMRI. Setting up sensors in JMRI. 

Happpy Modeling

Mike

Part #3 looking at setting up blocks.... looking over wireing ideas and what rail would be the best choice for detection.

Is is a Video on sensors, this is about types of sensors that can be used on both DC or DCC. If you ever wanted to do sensors or add block occupier light on you control panel this is part one of or minus 1. ( I did one last month but this will be a broader look at sensors.) I look at more types but the 4 shown here I think are the most useful. 3 can be used on DC and DCC one is for DCC alone.

Hope this is helpful if you are looking into sensors and what can I use.

Mike

Slow to get it out but her is the Update for October 2018 and even some trains running. A look at the Colorado Saddle Co. Building build with may laser cutter.

Mike

So You was to place signals on your Modelrail road.....Well you are going to need so way to detect your trains. let's look at what you will need the short series will will look into senors and setting them up in JMRI .
Geoff Bunza blog on  PD6L Board
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/26133

Here is part three on Building with a Laser.

Hope you find it helpful.

Mike