Modeling topic
Size of Walthers grain elevator
I am interested in using the Walthers HO scale ADM grain elevator 933-3022 on a module where it will be to tall when the module is moved. I was considering making the head house (the smaller section with the ADM sign) detachable. Does anyone have this model and be able to measure the height of the head house? The entire model is supposed to be 13.5" tall, if I the head house is at least 3" tall that would be wonderful.
Power in staging yard - ability to switch on/off?
Hey all,
For those of you that have staging yards, do you install switches that allow you to turn the power to each track on/off? If you have a lot of engines just sitting in staging, why have them pulling power while parked?
I really don't want to do this due to the additional wiring complexity, but wondering what the opinions are out there as to whether it is worth the effort.
Custom Locomotive Storage Boxes
Modern packaging is well designed to protect your locomotive and all the fine details from damage. But what do you do with used models that don't have a box? Older Athearn Blue Boxes (and similar boxes) are fine until you start adding details like sunshades and plastic handrails. Then the box is too narrow and those details get crushed or bent.
Speed in DCC
Being new to DCC I'm curious as to the top speed for engines. I'm not looking to get the speed that I can with DC but it seems that my engines are running at about 15-20% of what I would like. How can I bring up the speed? Thanks John
How bad does freezing damage acrylic paint?
Last month I ordered a big bottle of AK Terrains Concrete paint from England. We got hit bad by the two ice storms and were without power for 11 days. When the post office finally decided they could make it to our mail box to deliver the paint, it was still too icy for us to make it down the hill to pick it up. Consequently the package spent the night in about 6 degree temperatures. I am wondering just how much damage being that cold will do to this paint. I plan on trying it out today on a piece of scrap. Any thoughts?
Turnout Throwbar Option Tutorial(CVT and P87stores parts)
Many have been asking me for a CVT Turnout tutorial, this will be the first part in a multipart series on this topic. It is also a stand alone tutorial on making turnout throwbars that look proper and are durable for operations. I will start off by saying that this is an advanced tutorial, and the tools listed to use are not required, but highly suggested(especially the resistance soldering equipment.)
layout options
I have a small switching shelf layout in a room that I have not come very far on and I am thinking about starting over because I rarely mess with it and realized that I don't have much interest in operations and want to build something with a continuous run that I would get more enjoyment out of. Could someone suggest small layouts that would be a good starting point for a person that mainly likes watching trains run with a little operation on the side as well.
The White Lion Railways, our first trains
(The day a wild animal became the leader of a railway, from left to right, Otto, Greenstar, and Driver) The day is July 13th, 2017, and there is a meeting going down on Northfolk and Southern railroad territory. It is between NS CEO, Mr. Monte, and the white lion, Greenstar, along with his two personal employees, Driver(real name, Kevin, prefers to go by Driver), and and his guard, Otto.
Kitbashed Steam
I have been working on my long dormant project of kitbashing a P&R camelback based on a Roundhouse 2-8-0.
The Wooten firebox was made from sheet styrene. A lot of the details are brass castings. Here is the boiler with the domes and air pump test fitted, nothing glued down yet.
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