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spiking Plier
OOPS I left out some text. I purchased these pliers from Fast Tracks a few years ago and I have used them but they are just to big, I use the pliers from Micro Mark. I was wondering if anybody else uses the Fast Track tool?
Ho scale figures of swimmers
I am trying to find ho scale swimming figures for my river scene. I have tried Walthers but have been unable to fine the figures that are in the attached river scene photo. I am particularly interested with the person on the float. Any information would be appreciated.
What's on Your Workbench - February 2021
Here we are in February! Thank you all for sharing lots of interesting projects over the last few months. Let's keep the shares rolling with the latest from your workbench and layout!.
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist
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http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
Trying to find a past post
I’m trying to locate a post that was made on the Model Railroad Hobbyist website. The post had a river scene with swimmers in the river. See attachment.
DCC & DC, Digitrax AR1 auto reverser?
I have a DCC layout with a reversing section working fine.
NCE power cab and Digitrax AR1.
If I want to hook my system to a DC power pack will it hurt the AR1 or back feed and hurt the Power cab?
If I have a test track that can be either DC or DCC and that creates a momentary short while connected to the DC power will that harm either the AR1 or the Power Cab / PCP?
If so, is there a tested circuit design to automatically isolate those components when DC power is applyed?
Thank you for any information.
Something new - building my own switches
I've managed to acquire most of the items I need to build my own switches. One hang up was that I had a bunch of stuff shipped to a friend's PO Box in Blaine Washington (just over the border from us) to save on postage as there is a significant difference between shipping in the US versus to Canada.
Ballast ideas
I have some questions based upon various videos. Recently viewed a guy that used playground sand and coffee grounds mixed together. And the traditional white glue adhesive. What is a little confusing to me is where in the U.S. could such a color be? Ballast has too many options in color. And if one don't live in the exact vicinity of the area he/she wants to model, is there an accurate source? Google Earth don't get a close enough view.
Propane Dealer Question
Hi, I have a question about propane dealers. I have the Walthers Central Gas & Supply kit (933-3011) and of course, the instructions are pretty much useless. Just exploded drawings, but no clue as to how to arrange the piping and pump house(s). I realize that there is some flexibility, given the "real estate" available for the model structure, i.e., different ways to site the components.
Peco Code 83 Turnouts
Are the switch heads for Peco turnouts fixed or can they be moved for clearance if needed?
Nice 1/2” scale turnouts with home cast components.
His chap has it going on, Including his own foundry for casting some parts. He’s buying some parts and maki g others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ySi928BzeE
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