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BLMA a/c units

Tue, 2013-08-06 08:57 — Bob Langer

I have had a package of the BLMA window mounted a/c units. They are etched metal and assemble exactly as advertised. A nice little detail for my HO buildings.

The directions say once the assembly is done to glue where the tabs connect to the base. I am unclear about what type of glue to use.

And I am not sure what the do with the metal that sticks beyond the base. This would keep the detail from laying flat to the window or building siding.

What did you do?

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I just bought a BLI Paragon Series 2 SD9. I use JMRI for programming and all went well except for one thing. On the advanced tab there is an option to set the Packet Time Out value with the default being 2. This CV sets how long an engine will operate without input from the throttle before it coasts to a stop. I've tried changing the value from 0 up to 244 which appears to be the max but it has no effect. The loco still coasts to a stop within 30 feet or so unless I make a throttle adjustment.

Loose/Worn Gears effect (lunging on down hill grades)

Tue, 2013-08-06 04:08 — Ghost Train

Sometime back I read an article on MRH about loose or worn gears causing (steam) locomotives to "lunge" on down hill grades. Now, I can not find article.

I have one Rivarossi Mikado that lunges, more or less, depending on the number of cars it is hauling on the down hill grades.

Can anyone advise me on which article I may have been reading, please?

G.T.

UPDATE:

What rolling stock?

Mon, 2013-08-05 19:56 — Deemiorgos

I'm currently working on the idea of having a small portable switching layout I can take to hobby shows and something to have fun with while working on my modular layout.

I've seen some plans I like on the net that only have two turnouts, but look interesting to operate.

I want to model a small nail factory circa late 1940s. I'm going to call it Dominion Nail Works. I've already made a private car for this industry.

Trains online magazine

Mon, 2013-08-05 18:13 — robteed

Prototype information

Ok Joe,

So when will you be coming out with an online magazine about Trains. The real ones. Seems like a logical step. Something in the same line as "Trains" magazine.

robteed's blog

Is less really more?

Mon, 2013-08-05 18:11 — DKRickman

Some of you may recall that I demolished my last layout, with the intent of focusing on building models, mainly rolling stock. While getting rid of the layout albatross did at least free me from the depression of knowing that I wasn't working on it when I "should," I still wasn't happy. So, I'm thinking of building somrhting smaller, simpler, and more prototypical.

Richlawn RR V2 - Benchwork Foam Top

Mon, 2013-08-05 14:10 — rickwade

Benchwork - Roadbed

El Cap Walthers Passenger Trains Pictures

Mon, 2013-08-05 13:16 — Auburnflyer

I would like to share some pictures of the El Cap Walthers Train with interiors and details added.

http://s806.photobucket.com/user/Trainsforyou/slideshow/El%20Cap%20Passe...

Turnout adventures

Mon, 2013-08-05 08:52 — orvio

Trackwork

Over the past few weeks I tried my hand in scratch building turnouts. After watching a couple of videos and reading articles on hand laid track I decided that it all looked like I could do that too.

Why isn't Lenz DCC more popular?

Mon, 2013-08-05 05:09 — IAISfan

First of all, I want to make it clear from the outset that this isn't one of those Digitrax/NCE/Lenz "my system's better than yours" threads. I was just following a thread on the Proto-Layouts Yahoo group over the weekend about problems being experienced with Digitrax and NCE systems, and this topic occurred to me because those systems are so popular.

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