Locos - Rolling stock (general)
Uncoupling inside a building
I model HO scale, Kadee couplers with the trip pin removed from the Kadee. A skewer is used for uncoupling.
As I'm progressing on the layout and thinking of buildings, how do I uncouple a car once the car is in the building? Do I need to position the coupler a specific way first? Then push the car in and pull back, leaving the car in place? Thanks.
Charles
Upping the Anti on my Childhood 027 Train Set
I have been dragging out a childhood Lionel set pulled by a 520 Box Cab to run when I'm feeling nostalgic, and want to trigger memories of that time of life. I now have the itch to up the anti, and pull a set of passenger cars with a GG1 loco. Now, of course, I know a GG1 wont make it through an 027 curve. But I have noticed that nowadays you can buy 042 and 054 tubular track. If I add either one of those to my current straight tubular track, shouldn't a GG1 make it through? I can't get an answer by Googling.
HO scale bobber caboose build
Does anyone know where I could find some HO scale bobber caboose plans I want to scratch build one from cardstock for this base:.jpg)
Renumbering a Bachmann covered hopper...
I'm going to need to renumber several of the Bachmann Monsanto covered hoppers in HO. I'd like to just change the last number or two of the original reporting marks. Anybody know of a source for matching numbers, and the easiest way to do this?
thanks!
Randy
Tier 4 Engines
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, since I'm kind of new here, but I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not it would be possible to upgrade a standard EMD 645 to tier 4 standards. I am planning a freelanced modern shortline running rebuilt EMD power. One of my options is swapping all prime movers for new Cummins units that meet tier 4 regulations as part of my storyline. This presents a problem however when it comes to selecting a decoder for sound.
Bluetooth train control
Had this come across my facebook feed...sounds interesting bluetooth control of trains. i have not read the whole webpage just a small video on their kickstarter page. This is not me supporting them just putting it out there if any of you have seen this yet. Www.monocacytrains.com
Scratchbuilt 62' Bulkhead Flatcar
Quite a few years back I built this 62' bulkhead flat for my fictional Pilar Valley Railway. I just finally made it around to finishing the car and weathering it.
The car is made out of Evergreen Styrene. The main support beam under the car is filled with BB shot for weight. The piping under the car is brass rod and the tank and valves are Detail Associates along with the break wheel. The trucks and wheels are Atlas 100ton roller bearing. The coupler platforms are from Plano Models.
Finally set up to model again
My first six months on this contract I didn't have any of my modeling supplies or projects. After a trip home I returned with a whole suitcase of tools, supplies and several freight car projects. 
PRR Mail Storage Car
To All: I kitbashed this PRR Mail Storage Car (for transporting magazines and newspapers) by splicing two boxcars together. I painted and lettered the car. It is equipped with signal and air lines and high speed trucks for use in passenger trains. The model and prototype has double the brake components. Photo by Elvin Howland. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout.
FREIGHT CAR & LOCOMOTIVE projects.
I am starting this Blog to Showcase locomotives and rolling stock being built, bashed, or painted to operate on my Rutland Railroad & Delaware & Hudson layout that's under construction.
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