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Street Running
Check this video which was recorded up in Canada. Trains running on the sidewalk instead of the street. Something new to model, or should I say, I've never seen this model before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLTr1TnvhN8

Greater Nickel Plate Update
Aside from UPS delivering a package to the wrong address instead of here, today is a pretty good day. Here are a few photos to update the layout. Buildingsl have lights and some "landscaping." More details to be added later.
Mainline looking Eastbound.

Slip ring for scratch built turntable
Everybody but me probably knows about these but in case you don't check out this find for solving the electrical connections at the pivot of a scratch built turntable. It seems so many of the build-your-own robot components are applicable to model railroad projects.
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/ADAFRUIT-INDUSTRIES-736-/28-17456
Micro Brushes
Just finished placing the last coat of Rusty pipe color on the rails and was wondering if anybody else was using MicroBrushes for applying adhesives?
I've found them quite handy and thought I'd share that not only does the Hobby industry use them but also dentistry and cosmetics do to. So I've discovered you can get them in a bulk quantity on Amazon for around $6.50 for 100 of them under the title "Eyelash Extension lint free microbrush". you could probably find them just under microbrush search also and they come in other sizes as well
Testing LED's
Good evening,
Just a quick question to see if anyone would happen to have the name and where to get all in one unit to test LED's. For some reason I can't seem to recall the name and where to get it.
Thanks
Andy H
Minooka, Il
Bring wrecking crane to life
Hi All
I have just joined this site after looking for a DCC operational crane such a the old ROCO model.
when I found the article in the mag posted Aug 2012.
Before I go on the hunt for items, can anyone tell me the best place to order the motors etc. in the article.
Regards
Tom

Trailing truck used as a helper
Hello train enthusiasts,
Laying Track
I was very interested in Nick Muff' article as many of his ideas are similar to my own. The use of push pins is an improvement on the drawing pins I've been using and I also have been hacking around with standard PECO track formations except that I've taken it a bit further and have also changed the curvature of turnouts and scissors to fit situations.

MicroBot Brakeman
Found this link on the TYCO forums. This technology is young, but one day, maybe.
Be sure and watch the video about half way down the page!

Scale Model Animation 9: Sequencing, Updates & a Challenge
Model animation—bringing models to life—adds enormously to the interest and enjoyment of any layout or individual model! This entry includes a video presenting ideas for animation sequencing, project updates, and a new DCC controlled, passenger coach animation. There's also a challenge for you to guess where my next project runs!
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