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The Redwood Sub
This blog will chronicle the design and development of a proto freelance sectional layout in HO scale
Peter
Replace motor in MDC 4-6-0
Need suggestion for type/supplier for motor replacement in MDC 4-6-0 (450 series). Kit has original (open frame) motor, but would like a better-working can motor.
Fiberglass vs. Stamped Steel Grain Hopper Hatches
Does anyone have info on what material a particular hatch type on a covered hopper is made of, and how to identify such hatch covers from each other. From what I understand there are both fiberglass and stamped steel covers. I'm interested to know because it would make for an interesting weathering feature. Fiberglass hatches would not rust, but stamped steel ones would. Also when did they start applying fiberglass hatch covers?
Thanks for any info.
QSI Q1a decoders: can identical locos have their engine sounds slightly de-synced?
I am MU'ing two identical Walthers H10-44 switchers, each outfitted with a factory-installed QSI Q1a decoder. I cannot find any information in the literature on how to make each engine sound a tiny bit different from the other so that it is obvious there are two prime movers working.
I also have some Tsunami decoders that have this available as an option and it really makes a difference in sound when a consist goes rumbling by.
Track trouble
Hello, I have an issue that I need help resolving. I just finished my layout and I have one spot where the engine just quits running on. I believe the switch is the culprit since the current before the switch is good but once you check the switch it drops considerably or will not show at all. Would the best solution be to replace the switch? This is a manual switch. Do switches go "bad" in this manner?
Weathering with Mike Confalone: Project 1-Chessie covered hopper
Tortoise and NJ Switch Machine Help
Ok, the railroad club just "inherited," through an unsolicited donation, a bunch of Atlas slide/momentary buttons used for their brand of switches. Has anyone used or know if these little slide buttons can be used on a Tortoise or NJ switch machine to active the switch? I'd hate to trash them or go buy SPDT's if they can be used. I'm going to lay track and switches on the new railroad within the month and would use these if they can work.
Vendor Suggestion for Scratch Building Structure Components
Planning to scratch build a large food processing plant, (roughly 4ft by 2 ft footprint), and have looked at DPM's building module products.
Based on the size, going with DPM could get a little pricey. Looking for suggestions on other recommended vendors who sale building components such as walls, windows, cargo doors, etc...
Joe
On my Bench
Hi everyone,
Im new to the MRH. Have been reading for a long time but never posted. I thought its time i contribute to the community. My layout is in a different state at the time being. Can't with until its transported here in 5 weeks. In the mean time ive been keeping busy at my workbench.
Anyway i hope people find my modeling interesting as im considering writing an article or two fro MRH in the future.
I finished this truck up yesterday. Its from wheelworks parts.
Scratchbuilding Boxcars for the FICT
Behold, for it is vacation time again, which means I finally have time to really work on my railroad! First project up for work was reworking my rolling workshop. I obtained a (cheapish, wooden) microwave cart with two lower shelves and a single drawer, and sorted and piled my project supplies on it. If anyone asks, I can take pictures of this later.
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