Hey guys, here's the first in monthly railfanning videos I plan on putting out indefinitely, now that We're living in a town with active tracks. As always, hope you enjoy and God Bless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYH7SjcRE0k

What gauge is the Lionel accessory power wire (6-12053)?   I want to connect my fastrak to a 14 gauge buss wire for more power and was wondering if that would be ok.

i think i need a new motor for this old AHM Atlas ,by itself the motor runs, hook it up to the gear trucks it doesnt go, cleaned the gear cogs in the gear boxes, and cleaned the wheels  still a no-go. the motor is humming, and wanting to turn but doesnt..

any suggestions???

I have a Lionel O Gauge 75 foot track that needs more power.  Do I use a 16 gauge primary wire for the bus wiring and then hook on the Lionel Accessory Power Wire to every 4 feet of track with suitcase clips?

Hello,

during the last two weeks I built the backdrop for the Lochdubh part of my layout. And here is the result.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/67757252@N07/48699717942/in/album-72157695...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/67757252@N07/48699544836/in/album-72157695...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/67757252@N07/48699544751/in/album-72157695...

First you could see an overview, and now some detailshots.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/67757252@N07/48699717632/in/album-72157695...

This is the blog for my Southern Pacific's Jefferson Branch of Klamath Subdivision in Northern California. The Klamath Subdivision is proto-lanced line for my dream layout and the Jefferson Branch is a totally freelanced branch for the layout space I was able to get. This allows me to attempt to capture the flavor I want in the space I have...........

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Next up on my workbench is a TTPX bulkhead flat I'm just kicking off, the prototype for which was in service hauling walnut logs from eastern Iowa to Midwest Walnut, a small mom & pop sawmill on the IAIS in Council Bluffs, IA.  MW takes in walnut logs and ships out specialty dimensional walnut in containers, often for export, for use in such things as rifle stocks and furniture.

Well everybody, we've got a closing date on the new house, end of September. Start of the new layout is in sight! Finally!!!!!!!! Along with that vane, how do those of you that have large work benches w/multiple work areas organize said benches. I realized on the last layout progress was really slowed down by having to clear off the workbench everytime I wanted to shift between projects to help keep my interest up. It didn't help ethier that in the shuffle I would end losing parts for one project and get them mixed up with parts for another project. 

Hi! Wishing you a nice weekend with a snap-shot from the upcoming video tutorial on scratch build in wood. It will be published September 13 @ 14.00 CEST.