Ever wanted to automate the turnouts on your layout? Maybe you have some that are hard to reach? Or maybe you have a hidden staging yard? Do you model a modern CTC-controlled subdivision and want to give your dispatcher realistic control over the turnouts? Or maybe you have a multi-deck layout and other switch machines are too bulky to sit below the upper decks? No matter what the situation, MRServo is a cost-effective solution!
Trackwork
Thoughts on painting and weathering CVMW track
Hi all,
I am looking for opinions from other CVMW track users on how they have gone about painting and weathering their track.
I have seen how some paint the track sections prior to laying, and then also how some lay the unpainted track first then paint and ballast, then lay rails.
I am particularly after thoughts on using oil based or water based paints on the ties, and painting the rails either by airbrush or paint pens (Floquil/Woodland Scenics).
Anyone think this stuff might be useful?
Thought this might be an interesting material to experiment with, the thicker stuff seems rigid enough to perhaps play a role in sound control? They also have a number of other things that might have their uses. http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/Kaizen-Foam-p13435.htm
CV ties with code 55?
I see that the Central Valley ties are supposed to work with code 83 and code 70 rail. Has anybody tried using them with code 55? Specifically, I'm thinking of using Micro Engineering rail.
Making ties
i have a 1" x 6" x 4' stick of walnut and the means of milling to size.
So, i was wondering if there might be any concerns... it should be air dried enough to use.
Plus the color might be close enough to not have to stain.
any thoughts
Bill
LOGOs Heralds - share yours?
Share your "homemade" logo or herald.
Looking for inspiration; whether yours is freelance, proto-freelance, alterations for "what-if" logos and heralds.
Please let us know what era and inspiration or story behind your RR.
I am working on a Rock Island / Conrail "what if". I have done a KCN (Kansas City Southern & Chicago Great Western merger) what if. Pix to follow,
where to buy micro engineering
id like to support mrh advertisers. i need to buy some track. is walthers the only advertiser who sells micro engineering flex track and switches? thanks!
Concerning Stall Motors and Servos for Turnouts
Tunr-out motors (controllers) like the Tortise are stall motor. Does that imply that there is always current flowing to the motor even though the turnout has been thrown or closed? I read something that suggested that the Tortose can hold position even though there is no current flowing?
I can ask the same question concerning servo motors. Does current (or signal) always flow to the servo? Can an unpowered servo hold a turnount in closed or thrown postion?
Thanks
Alan
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