Modeling topic

The evolution of the DDA40X engine

Fri, 2012-11-09 23:16 — Silverbackman

Hi all.

I'm in the beginning stages of kitbashing a new engine and would like to know peoples opinions.

Background info.

In my world, GE has taken over where EMD left off with the engine. The latest build is based on the AC4400. The new engine still retains its roll as experimental, so it still retains the X designation. Here is my take on what it would look like.

Hey - I've been quoted

Fri, 2012-11-09 22:20 — iandrewmartin

Prototype information

Hey;

In the current issue of MRH, I've been quoted. Look for the article on pages 86-87.

Neat.

Andrew Martin

iandrewmartin on MRH

NS PAINTING THE VETS LOCO THIS IS GOOD

Fri, 2012-11-09 20:24 — arthurhouston

Prototype information

7 MINS start to finish time lapse of the whole painting and roll out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eAk2rWjGrE

If only I could paint a loco that fast.

Using Spline Roadbed in Helix - Part 4B - Progress Update

Fri, 2012-11-09 14:38 — jmt99atsf

It has been a while since I updated the progress made with the spline helix so here is where I am now. 11 November. Added Oval Helix Virtual Grade estimations/calculations used for this project.

New E.St.Louis Rail Group Layout Photos

Fri, 2012-11-09 06:16 — ferroequinologist1

Layout tour

Tera Haute Main Street scene Billboard at Terra Haute Water tower and businesses at Terra Haute Terra Haute w/storage shelves & signs in baclground

MR's Great American Layouts DVD series

Thu, 2012-11-08 17:45 — dkaustin

Yesterday I received a DVD from MR. It appears to be a rehash of Allen Keller's videos. However, it is marked as 2011 material. The price to keep it is $12.95. There are two layout per DVD. This one had Dick Elwell's Hoosiac Valley and Gil Freitag's Stony Creek & Western.

Anybody receiving this this? The videos seem to be old. I will be returning it.

Den

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The $500.00 Layout Discussion

Thu, 2012-11-08 17:34 — John Schaub

Modeling topic

With a lot of folks down-sizing, I bet you could find a "free" tabletop for a layout. There's always someone trying to unload an old ping-pong table which makes a nice starter foundation for a nice sized layout. Even if you only used half of a ping-pong table, that would make a great starter layout. I would laminate some pink or blue insulation board to the surface and you're ready to start. Insulation board is around 12.00 a sheet at Home Depot or Lowes. I would go with a minimum of a 1 inch thick board.

Rotary switches for electric bulbs

Thu, 2012-11-08 08:31 — Mitcheal1975

Hey, guys. question for anyone. I want to use a small rotary switch to power the light bulbs in my buildings so that I can vary the strength (intensity) of the light bulb from very dim to full power. I am NOT inclined electrically, so need plain (very plain) english. Can any one recommend a source of these type of rotary switches and what capacity or voltage or wattage? BTW, I am modelling HO in the USA.

Thanks, Ron