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Layout Rebuild
I constructed the "Marquette & Independence" layout from the Model RR Magazine's series that started in the Dec. 1975 issue. It has been in storage for a number of years and is in sad shape. I constructed the original design, in modular form as I had no place for a permanent set up. This was not a totally bad decision as I was able to move it to three different homes without problems.
Western Pacific 8th Subdivision Video
Rob says he doesn't do video so that leaves us with no choice but to do it for him! Enjoy.
For you Apple Retina Display owners there is a HD version on YouTube. You're welcome.
Soldering Power Feed Back On
I recently purchases a used loco. The power feed to the rear truck is disconnected. I had it sort of soldered back on last night, but it came apart. My problem is that the wire is so small I can't really even strip the insulation off without breaking wires. Any suggestions? I think if I could get the insulation off and the wire twisted and maybe tinned I could do this. This is new territory for me. Thanks.
Union Pacific FP7 Air Horn type
I have just finished installing a Tsunami decoder in an old Atlas UP FP7 model that I have had since I was a teenager. It is number 1498. I am starting to program the sound and lights and I wasn't sure what air horn would be appropriate for this model given the prototype. I don't even know where to find this sort of prototype information. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
SWITCHING INDUSTRIES IN N. GLENDALE AZ
to all
here is the switching action that i was asking about in my last post. i decided rather than pushing the empties back that i would drive the locos down the main to the east end of glendale siding & switch into the siding to pull the cars back home.
some how a whole section of the video is missing. after switching the last cars to phoenix plastics, i drove the power to the east end of glendale siding & coupled up to the empties & proceeded down the hill to mobest yard.
here's the video
First module going together for Pembroke II
Andrew came by last night and we made a start on assembling the benchwork for Pembroke. I'm planning to do as much assembly as possible out in the garage to keep the mess out of our newly finished basement. So, while it's not a modular layout, it is being built in three sections - the town, the corner with engine shed, and the staging yard.
Gatorfoam BASIC techniques for cutting by hand for bases and panels
This 6 plus minute video shows some basic techniques for working with Gatorfoam with only hand tools. Great for those of us with no shops or living in an apartment.
PROTOTYPE MOVEMENTS
good morning to all
i have a question about prototypical movements... is it prototypical to push 7-10 cars from the industry sidings back to the yard, about 7 prototypical miles..????? 
vinny..aka..bnsf6951
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