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TSR Industrial park - layout update
First let me say my camera has been making funny noises for the past few months. I found out today that it's the pictures I have been taking screaming to get out of the camera. I am sure you know how that goes.
It's actually almost been 1 year since I last posted on the layout, and we are progressing nicely toward our two year goal, though some months are busier than others.
Virtual railroad ops using Facebook and Facebook messenger
Our train club is trying to use Facebook to do virtual railroad operations. I'm wondering if anyone has tried this or is using a different method.
Since the members of our club live a long distance from each other, we thought this might be a way to do get together one night a week to do some ops.
Truck for Kato Corrugated Passenger Car N scale
Would a Micro Trains 003 42 051 (1017-S) truck be a satisfactory replacement for this passenger car? I do not want to get the MT coupler 1129 (001 30 013) as I cannot handle assembly of the coupler. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Tom
What happens to all of those ashes dumped
Ok, so my steam locos have dumped their ashes, which in turn have been loaded up into an old mangy hopper car -- but then, what next? What did the railroads of with all those ashes? Was there someone who could get value out of those, were they just hauled and dumped somewhere, or...what? Is anyone familiar with how these moved after they left the engine servicing area?
Nov 2015 Bonus - Gary Christensen weathering, part 1 - Doing the fade
Gary Christensen is a member of The Weathering Shop (theweatheringshop.com/gary.html) and is known worldwide for his beautifully-weathered models of rolling stock. He sat down at Joe Fugate's dining room table to share his techniques. Part one of a series
23 second video of work in process at the base of Misti Mountain
Rock work continues on the Richlawn RR at the base of Misti Mountain. There will be water on both sides of the track along with a few islands. The video was shot with my new "Cube" micro camcorder on a flat car by pushing it along the track. There's just a "tiny" bit of clutter on the layout! 
Creating a grade on foam
I previously posted a topic about my track plan for suggestions from experienced modelers and thanks to there input I have more or less finalized my plan. I intend to use cork roadbed on 2" foam sheets for the layout and I am wondering what is the best method for creating the grades I desire. I know Ken Patterson demonstrated a laser level and scraping tool but I am not sure I want to invest in a tool like that.
atlas #57 switch
Hey guys i am looking for atlas #57 switch controls i can not find any more need around 10 but take what i can get thanx for looking hope someone has them Andy
JMRI and Windows 10
JMRI and Windows 10? Does they play well together?
I've been trying to load JMRI (including Decoder pro) on a computer with windows 10 and get it to operate. So far, I've got it to load but, when I double click on it, it tries to start and then it quits. Anyone been successful with JMRI and windows 10? Also, was there any additional things that need to be done to get it to work? Thanks,
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