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Swiss 4x4 Layout
I haven't posted anything on these forums about my current layout I'm working on. I'll post the link to the nscale.net thread I started this layout on as to see all previous updates. It is a simple double track main with a spur, small yard, and an engine depot. It is loosely based on the Gotthard or Lötschberg Route in Switzerland in the 90's. It is when the SBB had the gray paint scheme on the Eurocity passenger cars, along with the extensive ad campaigns on the Re460's.
Building Spline with Homasote - Time Lapse Videos
Many years ago, I bought Joe Fugate's well-done video series about the construction of his Siskiyou layout. The section on Masonite spline roadbed convinced be to try the method. Having built several plywood cookie-cutter layouts over time, I was ready to try something different.
Athearn wheels
After reading many articles about Athearn cast wheels and their problems on diesel locos I am wondering if they have finally changed to machined wheels? It is this reason I have never bought Athearn products but I really like the detail they incorporate into their models.
Christmas update, and prototype structure building
It's been forever, but I have finally updated my blog with a bunch of photos of recent structure work, and an operating session earlier this year.
I'll post a few of the photos in the first comment (below), but for details and lots more photos, go to my blog here:
http://rgsrr.blogspot.com/2016/12/merry-christmas-and-some-quick-updates...
- Steven Haworth
RGS history - http://www.rgsrr.info/
"Forget Drive Hold" or "Making the Most of the Loksound Full Throttle"
Since installing my first ESU Loksound decoder I've found there are different ways to make use of the various Full Throttle features.
Weathering: Dirt vs. Rust
Can a case be made that weathering effects distinguished by era? Dirt (steam engine smoke) up to several years beyond the transition era, and rust for modern era steel cars?
Sorcerer's apprentice
I've started working on the main smelter yard again after a long break. I was soldering wires in preparation for adding power leads to the various yard tracks when my daughter walked in, looked at what I was doing and asked if she could try soldering. After a quick tutorial ("Don't touch the hot end!") she was off. She said she was going to be doing some soldering in a class at school so perhaps I can draft her as a helper when she needs to do her homework.
DOMTAR Pulp and Paper Mill - Bench Work
This blog will document the bench work for the DOMTAR Pulp and Paper Mill - Rebooted
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