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Point Guard

Mon, 2013-10-28 23:23 — Cadmaster

Nope,, not Basketball.

I am in need of a switch point guard for at least one turnout that I am having a little trouble with derailments on. Primarily Budd Passenger cars are the issue, but is has also happened on some regular boxes and flats. I have checked the turnouts, Hand laid and everything is within guage. 

Does anyone know if there is a manufacturer out there for these as a casting or is this something i will need to fabricate?

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Richlawn RR V2 - Track laying started on the layout!

Mon, 2013-10-28 05:07 — rickwade

It's been a banner weekend for my layout and that I FINALLY started to lay some track - well actually the cork.  I installed the three Tam Valley "Singled" turnout servos and starting installing the three turnouts.  I had to be accurate in mounting everything as the servos and linkage went in first and have to align with the turnouts.  It wasn't that difficult but it did take some time.   In the picture below I highlighted the area (pay no attention to the mess in the dark area!)  You can click on the picture to get a bigger view.

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Atlas Loco - Wiring the lights

Mon, 2013-10-28 04:55 — skiloff

I've got an Atlas GP40-2(W) that I've been using as my test loco for the Ring system.  Up to now, I've been running it with the shell off and the loco module plugged into the existing pc board while sitting on top of the chassis.  I've determined there isn't enough room to comfortably house the loco module (1st generation LM-1), but removing the existing PC board provides a perfect spot for it.  What I need to do is then wire the harness directly to the components.  

Short video on portable layout design

Sun, 2013-10-27 17:56 — gombul

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and to modelling in general. I'm making a short video blog as my boys and I progress with our build. No doubt there will be many mistakes made but we're just having a bit of fun with it and learning as we go. Please check out my video if you have a spare 3mins.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whXGqN4oJfM

 

cheers,
Rowan

Risers and Slopes

Sun, 2013-10-27 16:21 — wesleykeithzimmer

I am currently Making a new train set layout and I have 2 sets of 4% risers and 1" Risers. I want to have a way to include bridges so i can make a river flow through a part of my layout. I still dont know if the Bridges need to have a 0% slope or 4% slope on the risers. I am running two tracks one 4% and one 0% . Please give me suggestions and tips! thanks!

locomotive machine shop update

Sun, 2013-10-27 15:51 — Mulvaney66

Scratchbuilt a workbench, desk, drafting table and bookcase this weekend for the machine shop.  Working on some more workbenches.

Athearn Safety Caboose

Sun, 2013-10-27 08:11 — ferroequinologist1

B&O Safety Cabose

To All: Another detailed safety caboose. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout

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Cornhill & Atherton - "The Blob"

Sun, 2013-10-27 07:47 — fernpoint

This may look a little odd ..................

The Cornhill & Atherton is a double deck RR in 11' x 9' - so space is tight.

The Helix takes up a lot of room, so to avoid losing valuable real estate, Atherton yard sits on top of the Helix.
Disguising a helix is difficult unless you have a lot of space to mold some kind of mountain around it.

The bit of scenery below (nicknamed "The Blob" for now) is intended to try to convey a sense of a mountain top in a very very small amount of space.


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