Trackwork
Atlas #563 Turnout
What is the travel length of throwbar on the Atlas 563/564 turnouts? I need to find ground throws that will work with these turnouts (even if out of scale).
Low Temp Solder Experiments
After having read about the marvels of low temp solder in a couple MRH-RE columns (https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/running-extra/2021-10/ah-ha...) I've been looking forward to trying it for myself. I ordered a new iron (Hakko FX888D) to replace my ancient weller, and I ordered a couple types of low temp solder from Digikey:
Micro Engineering up for sale?
I just saw this on Trainorders: https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,5356390
They said there was an ad in December MR that Micro Engineering is up for sale?
Huh?
DrDuino
Has anyone ordered and used the DrDuino model railroad kit thats being advertised in the links??. if you have ..is it semi easy to follow and understand?? My cousin is interested in learning about Adruinos for his small layout. ive tried to teach him.....but im not much of a teacher. Hes not a MRH member. Been trying to get him to join.
Fast Tracks: stock rails bend after filing?
I've now made a handful of turnouts with the FT fixtures, and they're coming out generally OK.
I have two issues, possibly related.
What's on Your Workbench - November 2021
The days are shorter and the lawn doesn't need as much attention. You have time again for layout and workbench projects! Share notes and photos on your current workbench and layout projects!
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist
Follow along with my railroad modeling:
http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
The San Miguel Central RR, On30.
"Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."
So, here I am. Born anew.
My journey in model railroading is a continuous one, and after building a layout in HOn3 the last couple of years, I've now jumped headfirst into the dark side of model railroading; On30!
As some may know, I live in Sweden and work as an artist/cultural heritage consultant.
World's Lightest Helix?
This fellow, Joey_Ricard , who built the gatorboard helix and documented some of it here,...
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/36348
...is he still contributing to this forum? ...or did he disappear after his subject thread got locked??
Central Valley Bridge Tie Strips vs ME Bridge Track
I need some bridge track for two bridges I'm building for my layout. The manufacturer recommended Micro-Engineering Bridge Track has anyone had success using CVT bridge ties with their own rail? Code 83 rail in my case.
Thanks,
Lou N
Paint rail with paint pens?
I'm trying to color the rails on my track with a Woodland Scenic paint pen but on seem to get the side of the rail head and not the web. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to modify the tip of the pen?
MRH: We retitled this thread to make it work better for searches. The old title was too vague.
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