Modeling topic

Looking for old LL, MP "shorty" Passenger cars

Thu, 2014-08-21 09:51 — OzarkBelt

Hello all. I am wanting to add some passenger cars to my layout. Here is the catch: I don't have a lot of funds laying around. I have two OLD Life-Like passenger cars (60' scale length, train set quality) that I am working on fixing up to higher quality models. So far so good with the working on them.. But, I need to find more.

electronic simulation software

Thu, 2014-08-21 09:03 — tommypelley

Is there any software for simulating electronic projects before building? I've seen some that would be useful for logic and digital circuits but what I seek is something I could put in a schematic to see if it works. Like if I did a circuit for example of cross buck flashers and entered the schematic. Added simulated power supply would the LEDs on my schematic blink?

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FEC Boxcar

Thu, 2014-08-21 06:04 — ferroequinologist1

Locos - Rolling stock (general)

Florida East Coast RR Stanray Sided Boxcar

To All: Here is a 40 foot FEC boxcar I scratch built with stanray sides. It is inspired by a photo in a rolling stock book. Decals custom made by Ricky Rupp of Modern Rail Company. I plan on painting the roof and ends blue like the prototype. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout

Makes me feel not-so-bad with my own trackwork!

Thu, 2014-08-21 04:17 — mspanton

Makes our model video cab rides look smooth!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=912605162086552&set=o.289931544498985&type=2&theater

PS - okay, so I don't know how to embed the video...

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Narrow Gauge Interchange

Wed, 2014-08-20 20:53 — SBrooke

Okay so I'm new to narrow gauge... did the west coast narrow gauge railroads interchange cars among themselves? I don't mean with standard gauge railroads but actually between narrow gauge railroads themselves?

Thanks for any info...

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Middle school model RR: cutting roadbed

Wed, 2014-08-20 19:46 — sunacres

Maybe it’s just the mild climate here, but I’ve never had any problem with sagging roadbed when I’ve used a glued-together sandwich of Homosote and plywood over 16” spacing between risers. Even when I’ve used ½” plywood it always felt plenty stable, even overkill.

So for light weight and ease of handling, I decided to risk being scolded by wiser and more experienced modelers and used ¼” plywood on this layout. I admit that I’m nervous about having to eat crow, but so far I’m not seeing a problem.

N&W Pokey District, Sub 1 3/4 Goodbye!

Wed, 2014-08-20 19:33 — pldvdk

Layout design

Well, for reasons too long to go into here, the multi-level layout I started a few years ago has to come down. It's a tough thing to say good-bye to something one has put so many long hours of work into. But, trying to keep things in proper perspective, no layout is forever. Sooner or later they all come down! And whether we want to admit it out loud as modelers or not, a layout is not the be all and end all of life! There's so much more to live for than a layout, no matter how great the layout might be.

What engine did these drivers come from?

Wed, 2014-08-20 17:54 — DKRickman

Does anybody know what model these drivers came from? I need quite a few 58" drivers, so it would be handy to find another source. It turns out that the size is kind of rare..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unknown-Lot-of-2-Geared-Steam-Locomotive-Drivers-58-Varney-/161399384237