Operation and maintenance
Connecting a remote dispatcher to the local crew's FRS radios
Does anyone have experience with running op sessions using a remote dispatcher, and connecting that person in to the FRS radio system used by the local crew? In theory, this looks like it could be done fairly easily using a computer that is running Google Voice, Hangouts, Skype, Mumble, or any other voice-over-IP solution. My thinking is that some fairly basic impedence-matching hardware between the computer and an FRS radio should work. The radio would have to run in VOX mode.
videos operations on N Scale Modules: americaN, americaN-ST
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prototypical operations in N Scale, on module layouts: Here are some videos of 2018 to give you an impression.
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Videos Clinch River RR: Speers Ferry CRRR
Restricting speeds to grow your layout
As part of my conversion from Tsunami decoders to Loksound, I decided to set the top speed of my entire roster to reflect my prototype's speed limits. Road power was set to 25mph (later adjusted to 17mph, then to 12, see update ), and the yard consist to 10mph (later adjusted to 8mph). Doing so has been an eye-opener on a couple of fronts.
LED lights for switch direction
I am modeling N scale. I have installed atlas switches with factory mounted switch machines. I want to be able to light a block signal as well as red and green indicators on my control panel to indicate the route of the turnout. I can't afford to replace all the switch machines with expensive "TORTOISE TYPE" switch machine or the Atlas equivalent to mount under the layout. Does anyone have a solution to my dilema?
Help! Only way in and out of Stonehammer is blocked
Blocked by a broken down RS3.
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/31118?page=3#comment-311808
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In real life if this happened, how would this diesel be moved out of the way? How could another loco get to the cars that are already spotted to be removed? And I'm ot willing to cheat by using an 0-5-0 ; )
How does a Yardmaster manage empties?
I have been building a freight car routing progam as part of the final module for my Comp. Science degree. Each Way Freight (WF) that is generated is displayed as a switch list. The following is an example.
Cleaning steam loco drivers
Are there any products or designs that are effective to "clean-in-place" steam loco drivers?
Track Cleaning
I am president of a cub that has approximate layout size of 20'x65'. What is every ones best cleaning cars for the track ?
Joe
CMMRA
Central Mississippi Model Railroad Association
Jackson MS
Easy Model RR
When I try to delete certain consignees I am advised that the files link to certain TPS extentions.and cannot be deleted until deleted from the TPS files I can locate files on my hard drive under RCL . My problem is what do I do when I get to this point
Jerry Hampton
Switchlist Software Discussion
I'd like to get people's impressions and experiences with different types of switchlist software. I have experimented with two different programs: Switchlist on the Macintosh, and JMRI on my PC. Both are free, and have pros and cons, but as I haven't used them extensively, I'm looking for insights. I have also considered Albion Software's Ship It!, but as that costs about $100, I haven't experimented much with it.
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