​Earl Fruit Icing Platform, Folsom Ca.

It has been quite some time since I last posted to my blog. I have not been up to much over the winter , certainly nothing I thought was worth sharing. Most of the models I have built are based on that which is near to where I live. So it is HBM&S or HBRY mostly. While some choose to build specific places and time, I just like to build what interests me. 

Started work on what will be the largest structure on my layout.  This will be kit bashed with a modern warehouse that has seen expansion over the decades.

The photo below shows the current state of progress on our ProtoThrottle, a realistic wireless control stand for diesel modelers.  NOTE: we will be demonstrating the throttle at the St. Louis RPM meet June 23 & 24. Please look for the Iowa Scaled Engineering booth. 

Hi!

How to clean wheels & slider, check and replace the rubber tires, disassemble and make full motor maintenace of Märklin locomotives. The tutorial includes both AC-locomotives, DELTA- and the different generations of DIGITAL locomotives. All in one! A problem-solver if your Märklin locomotives are stopping without reason, not starting, going too fast (strong) or too slow (weak).

I've always been fascinated by engine facilities in yards. When I designed this layout, I wanted something that was eye-catching when you entered my basement so I decided to put Argentines locomotive facility at the entrance. The locomotive shops are about 14' long adjoining the rest of Argentine Yard which is roughly 35' long.

Okay guys you will have to use your imagination a bit with this picture. Its part photo and part clip art.

I go the idea of doing this video from another thread on this site that you can see HERE.