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3.5 Wye - Help me do the math...

Sat, 2013-03-09 07:06 — Moose2013

I need to understand the math to install an Atlas 3.5 Wye to connect two parallel tracks to converge via the wye into one track.

The center-lines of the parallel tracks will be ~ 3 to 4 inches apart, depending on what radius and length of track I need to make this work. I will be running passenger cars, so it is critical that I have good length and radii for this...

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Progress Update on E-Oaks Branch

Sat, 2013-03-09 06:47 — mike.h

Hi Folks,
a short but great update on my Elizabeth Oak Branch Line :
The "Golden Spike" was applied on March 7.  Now I can run trains over the complete layout.

It took me since December 2011 to get to this point, some test attempts to build up the landscape included.

Mainline length roughly calculated is about 56.5 feet long without staging yards

Now I can focus on building up scenery and improve my rolling stock.

 

 


 

DKRickman's picture

Alone on a big layout?

Sat, 2013-03-09 04:39 — DKRickman

I find myself daydreaming about The Great Layout recently.  You know the one.  Giant space, no physical or financial limitations, modeling an entire railroad, room for a whole model railroad club, the works.  I have a feeling that if I really want it, I could eventually have it.

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McCloud RR boxcar color

Fri, 2013-03-08 19:18 — SPSHASTAROUTE

I'm looking to paint and decal some custom MR boxcars I'm building. Can someone point me to the right color or color combination of model paints? I prefer scalecoat II, but will use whatever works. Photo credit = Ron Hawkins

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Portals ???

Fri, 2013-03-08 17:05 — Ghost Train

Anyone care to take a guess as to what they think these "originally" were, what they are made of and where you might find them ?  Think hard. wink

To the best of my knowledge you cannot buy them at your LHS.  However, under the right conditions you could come across them and and not believe your good fortune.

Programming CV2 on QSI Sound Decoder

Fri, 2013-03-08 10:46 — peter_b

Hi,

I just bought a used Proto 2000 with a QSI decoder.  Initial runs of the loco were very jerky at low speeds so I began adjusting CV2 upward.  I now have CV2 set at 95 and the loco is running much better, but there is still a bit of hesitation when starting.  Do I continue to increase CV2 or is there another CV that I should be tweaking?

Thanks,

Peter

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MFTR Layout Progress #3

Fri, 2013-03-08 06:59 — Matt Forcum

I've finally gotten around to creating a new layout progress video to show off what I've been working on lately.

I've started using an iPhone 4s with the iMovie app to record, edit, and publish the video.  It's a bit quirky to use and I haven't had an HD video successfully published to YouTube yet, but It is very convenient and will hopefully encourage me to produce videos more often.

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3 Signals & DCC Specialtie's Hare

Thu, 2013-03-07 19:15 — jlrc47

 

I'm trying to hookup 3 LEDs to a Hare from DCC Specialties. When 2 are hooked up in series they work fine add a third and they all go really dim. The LEDs are hooked up to the 6-7 & 8 terminals on the hare.

any help will be great.

Reverse Loop Help with Proposed Staging Yard Design

Thu, 2013-03-07 10:23 — HoosierDadIndy

I am working on the design of a staging yard for my N scale Indiana Railroad West End Division layout and need some help determining the best way to do it.  The attached drawing does not have all of the yard tracks, but only the few that I think are needed to illustrate the question(s).


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