Modeling topic

What connectors for inside locomotives?

Thu, 2014-05-29 14:24 — Bill Brillinger

What do you think about using connectors like this for speakers, trucks, etc., inside HO locomotives?

I'm envisioning using these to connect chassis to shells and trucks to chassis. They are standard .1" crimp connectors from Pololu. Is there something smaller I should consider?

UP opens a new intermodal terminal

Thu, 2014-05-29 10:56 — Eric H.

It's not everyday when a major US railroad opens a state-of-the-art facility. I got lucky the other day when the Union Pacific held a grand opening ceremony for their new Santa Teresa Intermodal Ramp. The new facility will streamline intermodal operations for industry in the El Paso-Juarez region and reduce refueling and inspection time on mainline trains. Here are a couple of UP units and intermodal equipment that were on display at the event.

BLI Blue Line issue

Thu, 2014-05-29 01:21 — Jure Sporn

Hi,

I have a problem with my Blue Line SD9 loco (I bought it 5 or 6 years ago). It doesn't run smooth. I found out that there is a mechanical problem. My question is, should I replace all gears or motor too? Which gears should I buy, I mean which producer? I don't won't to replace it back with the same. Their gears are bad, very.

Thanks,

Jure, Slovenia

http://spornjure.wix.com/the-scale-workshop

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Proto 2000 issue!

Thu, 2014-05-29 00:37 — nick89

DCC - Electrical

I am currently in the middle of converting my Proto 2000 SW900/1200 to dcc, i have replaced the motor with a Mashima and the flywheels are original and it fits great. I have re-wired the trucks for better conductivity however there is an issue with it shorting out.

When i put the loco on the track with decoder installed it shorts out (there is nothing else on the track as it is a test track) i thought it may be a decoder situation so i have 2 different decoders one is a TCS and another NCE. I have tested with both and no luck.

Slim Gauge Guild Model RR Club Open House

Wed, 2014-05-28 20:12 — traintalk

History's Most Iconic Layouts

Wed, 2014-05-28 15:47 — reddogpt

What are the most iconic layouts of all time? If we all listed our opinion, would we have a consensus? Is John Allen's Gorre and Daphetid the layout that started it all? Is he the "godfather" or inspiration of all first generation model railroaders? Is Frank Ellison? How about George Sellios' Franklin and South Manchester or Allen McClelland's V&O? Who was your inspiration?

Let's give this a shot and feel free to state your reasons.

These came immediately to mind:

1) John Allen - Gorre and Daphetid
2) Frank Ellison - Delta Lines
3) George Sellios: - Franklin and South Manchester

Chains on Tender Trucks

Wed, 2014-05-28 15:19 — Retired Alex

While researching information on details for a loco tender I noticed that older tenders had chains from the ends of the truck frames up to the under body of the tender. What exactly was the purpose of these for, and why didn't other rolling stock have them?

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Ashland Dairy Products

Wed, 2014-05-28 11:51 — richhard444

Scenery - Structures

Ashland Dairy Products severe kit bash is finished. It took longer then normal because I took LOTS of pictures as I went along. I will post the pictures of the various steps I went through to get here.

Richard - Superintendent CNW Peninsula Division.

blog - http://mrhmag.com/blog/richard_harden