Modeling topic

Question on backdrop joints

Thu, 2015-04-02 05:31 — mt813

Benchwork - Roadbed

Good Morning,

I am at the juncture of putting together 8' x 16 " long pieces of 1/8 masonite as the backdrop on the layout. Where the sheets meet I inevitably have a 1/8 to 1/4 inch joint. I back the joint with a piece of plywood support that is glued and screwed. Now the question

American source for driver wheels for scratch building steam locomotives

Wed, 2015-04-01 19:52 — Bruce W.

Hello all,

I recently acquired a book on how to scratch build steam locomotives in OO scale, I plan to use the methods to build some North American locos but I can not find any domestic suppliers of driver wheels in S scale. The way I see it I will have to scavenge the wheels off of trains that are beyond repair or maybe find a machine shop that will mill some for me. Does anyone know of such a source in the USA of steam drivers and other locomotive wheels?

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DCC and Sound

Wed, 2015-04-01 18:06 — richb50

Just getting started, but would like to invest in a DCC/Sound controller. I plan on getting an Athearn DCC engine with built in sound. What would be the best starter controller for the above and how tough is it to install.

Thanks

Rich

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Question About Wire

Wed, 2015-04-01 17:21 — FCEN60

DCC - Electrical

I just installed the wiring for my 3 modules. I'm using 14awg stranded for the bus and 18awg solid for feeders. I stripped one end and made an L shape so it would fit against the rail better. I've seen a lot of modelrailroaders do this. However, when I tried to squeeze the end flat it wouldn't budge. I barely made a dent in the wire. Did I get the wrong type of wire? What is a good brand of wire to get? And where can I get it? It's very stiff and difficult to hold against the rail when I try to solder it.