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Dirt Roads
Hi All;
I'm going to be needing to build some dirt roads for my railway and I'm wondering what methods work the best for this. I'm sure there are different methods, and I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.

NCE DCC POWER CAB UPGRADE
If you own an NCE DCC power cab and have not received an upgrade card you can contact NCE 585-265-0230 ask for Matt. They will register you in the system and sell you the upgrade EPROM for $25.
This upgrade is for power cab only. It will not up grade your SB3a. The Power House Pro already does these things.
PowerCab Software Update Notes Version: 1.65
Summary of new features:
1) All throttles now have up to 6 recalls.
The default is two recalls just like the PowerPro system.
2) Support for 3 external throttles.
Cab address 3 as before, 4 now becomes official PLUS 5 has been
Desert Grande Layout Part 3 Lighting
It dawned on me while I was taking my pictures that I really needed to consider getting better lights installed and Now while I had the chance. So I did.
I prefer track lighting. You can very quickly get as much or as little light in a scene as you wish, and with a simple adjustment put that light anywhere in the room.
I realized I wanted it installed flush to the wall, so I used a piece of my future fascia as a straightedge, temporarily pinning it in place.

NCE DCC 30 AMP SYSTEM SET UP
This video will show the NCE DCC 30 Amp system at the MSMRC which is in two locations.

Central Florida Railroad Modelers visit on December 1, 2012
What to do when you don't have a layout yet and you need trains? Well, last night I visited the Central Florida Railroad Modelers clubhouse. Here's the link to their website:
http://www.centralfloridarailroadmodelers.org/CFRRM_Website_2010/Home_Page/Home.htm
And this link will take you to a wonderful cab ride around their layout:

PASSIVE BRAKES
to all....i knew when i started this layout that i would have problems with spotting cars at industries because all my industries are on grades.
i have asked for help i have received a ton of info back from other modelers on "how to" install a braking system for industries. they are all great ideas but involved an extra amount of work & materials. yesterday, a good friend of mine emailed me a simple solution. materials i would need are things i already have. they are; an old paint brush & CA cement.

RIVER
hello everyone...i am about to do my river scene but i have a couple of questions, first what brand do you use for the water? second, my river is on a 1.5% grade, how do i keep the river solution from going to the low spot of the grade?
vinny

Hmmmm - Lumpy Oatmeal?
Even though I have considered my self a model railroader for a long time, there is a ton of stuff I have never tried. I rely a lot on books and articles to give me tips and techniques and then tweak or discard as applicable. Since I have Dave Frary's scenery book and he mentioned that Sculptamold was one of his favorite things for making ground contours, I thought would give it a try.
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