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Almost Running Time!

Thu, 2013-01-31 10:46 — peteralieber

I have the last few posts up about the last bridge and the last bit of track work!  Now I can run my trains! 

Check it out here: http://www.digitaltrainlab.com/2013/01/landwasser-viaduct.html

and here:http://www.digitaltrainlab.com/2013/01/third-rail-bridge-track.html

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Transistor for LED constant current - can't find the web site

Thu, 2013-01-31 07:32 — DKRickman

I know it's been posted here recently, but I can't find it with a bit of searching.  I'm looking for a web site which describes using a small transistor with one leg cut off (the base, I believe) as a constant current device for protecting an LED.  The page I saw showed photos of the LED and transistor connected to a 9V battery.

Has anyone successfully used transparent decal paper on a dark (engine black) background?

Thu, 2013-01-31 05:35 — Visitor

My experience has been that the graphics "disappears" into the black background even though the printer settings have been preset for maximum ink.

The only success so far is to print the design on white (non-transparent) decal paper with a black which is very close to the loco color, and touch up the edges with black paint.

After weathering, the decal blends right into the paint job.

Anyone have anything to share about transparent decal paper.

Thankls,

George

3D printers

Thu, 2013-01-31 02:45 — pipopak

I just found this site with a roundup of 3D printers available.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/29/3d-printer-guide/

Jose.

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Redux

Wed, 2013-01-30 20:02 — David Calhoun

I am thinking of dismantling my layout and restructuring it. My point-to-point is about 60% finished but there are some considerations:

Photos of inkjet highways

Wed, 2013-01-30 18:54 — wilkenw

Here are some quick snapshots of highways created with Gimp (open source Photoshop workalike) and printed with an InkJet on matte or "canvas" photo paper.  Scenes are not all complete.

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Accurate History of Rivarossi HO model of Allegheny

Wed, 2013-01-30 14:32 — railandsail

Does someone know an accurate history of the HO model Rivarossi Allegheny 2-6-6-6??

Where was the original model constructed?

Were there other manufacturers subsequently involved?....not just other owners or distributors such as Hornby and Walthers, but actual manufacturers?

Were any of these built in China, with perhaps different motors etc?

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Swapping the Atlas switch throw

Wed, 2013-01-30 09:54 — Bob Langer

I saw a video in the last month that showed how to flip the throw of an Atlas turnout. I think Arthur Houston produced it.

Can someone share the link?

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Posting using Samsung Gallaxy Note 10.1

Wed, 2013-01-30 09:47 — Bob Langer

A week ago it was difficult to enter a post. As I entered a character the line would move done. It got to the point the text would be behind the virtual keyboard.

There has been an upgrade of the operating system. The result is it is now impossible to enter a post. The focus will move to the top of the page. The text field cannot be seen at all.

I am using my laptop to enter this post just in case someone is thinking, "How did he enter this..."

 


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