Blogs

False Front Building Kit Part 5

Fri, 2014-06-06 07:51 — PeterAtt

This part of the build is on Roofing the two buildings. One has a rolled roof and the other has slate shingles. If you missed the other parts of the build they can be found on my Blog here: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/30213

Installing a DCC Connector Between a Loco Chassis & Shell

Fri, 2014-06-06 04:17 — stokesda

DCC - Electrical

New N Scale Diorama

Wed, 2014-06-04 15:54 — Peter Graham

Scenery - Structures

I have begun work on a small diorama so that I can photograph outside my attempts to weather rolling stock and locomotives. It measures 5 1/4" x 26". I will post new pictures as things progress. Today I ballasted track and began work on the ground cover.

Under $2 solution for Flickerfree LED coach lights

Tue, 2014-06-03 18:59 — ICE

Commercially available Flicker Free (Supercaps or Stay Alive) circuits are good for driving a chain of LED's if you hard wire these or use the manufacturers PCB. These are all designed around an output voltage of 3V, since the supercap is rated for max. 5.5V at say 1F or 1.5F. The capacitor itself is a $1.50 min. on eBay

False Front Building Kit Part 4

Tue, 2014-06-03 07:03 — PeterAtt

In this portion I’ll attach the structures to the card stock back, apply the sign to the front of the first building, and assemble and install the warehouse doors. If you missed the other portions of this build you can see them here:

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/30213

The New Wow In Broadway - Act 1

Mon, 2014-06-02 19:09 — detting

About a decade ago, Broadway Limited came out with the NYC Hudson. LED lighting and sound - that could run in both DC and DCC modes. It was really something new and different when it first came out. I had to get one. The Hudson was followed by the big N&W A - I had to get one. Then came the super stylish PRR T1 and the brutishly hansome PRR J1. I happily paid the premium for these models and was as happy as can be with these purchases and my collection of "noisy" engines.

Copper Basin Railway Locomotives

Mon, 2014-06-02 18:37 — parkerlocoworks

Diesel locos

I'm going to try and keep a running log of my N scale locomotive builds here for the Copper Basin Railway. The prototype runs copper ore in Eastern Arizona and will be a shortline on my new layout in the coming year. I will have 4 locomotives total to build, two high hood SD35's and two RSD 4/5's, each a matching pair.

A Swing Down Swanson Blvd

Mon, 2014-06-02 16:51 — jfmcnab

Final details are done on the Swanson Blvd commercial park scene on my IAIS Grimes Line layout.

Rebuilding Aristo-Craft 4-4-2

Mon, 2014-06-02 10:15 — Retired Alex

A little over a year ago I got back into the model railroad hobby and slowly began unpacking my many boxes of trains and accessories. One engine I came across really intrigued me. It was broken and wouldn’t run; the valve gear hanger was damaged. The motor would run until the valve gear bound up and stalled the motor. Not wanting to do any further damage I didn’t force anything too hard.

False Front Building Kit Part 3

Sun, 2014-06-01 16:23 — PeterAtt

In this portion I'm installing windows. If you missed parts 1 & 2 they are located on my Blog here: