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Unique Grain Elevator on the Great Western Railway
One of the signature scenes on the Great Western in northern Colorado is the spot where the GW crosses I-25 just south of US 34 near Loveland. It is named Birds after a local farmer. Besides the really neat overpass that the GW runs across, there is a fairly unique grain elevator. No commercial models of this type exist (I think) so I scratch built a version of it. As far as I know, there were two on the GW, maybe more. I’m sure they may be more in Colorado.
Prototype photos taken in 1985.
ICRR NEW ORLEANS circa late 1940's Layout for N-Scale
Well its finally finished (mostly, Benchwork drawings would need to be done before construction begins), and here it is for your use if you want it, and would love to get your feedback. The track plan is drawn in AutoDesk 2006 for anyone that wants it, contact me at guymartin1956@gmail.com.
Feeding the track power?
I have a little trolley layout that was a straight 8 feet long point to point layout, center fed for DC power. I added a loop and some sidings that add about 15 feet more track in a 4 by 5 foot additional table adjacent to the long 8 foot original layout.
Decoder selection and installation in a older athern GP 38-2
HELP!!!!! I just recived 2 very nice athern GP 38-2s . The problem is I am so used to the newer DCC plug installed units that when I took the shell off I was kind of suprised to see all this brass contact stuff and no wires! I am clueless as to putting DCC and sound into these units. Any help would be greatly appreceated. Thanks in advance.
New images on Z-scale (1:220) Silver Creek Zmod Layout
Check out some images on my new Z-scale (1:220) Silver Creek Zmod Layout. I have just finished the modeling and made some images to share.
http://www.platelayer.com/silver-creek-zmod-layout-1.aspx
SCRATCH BUILT BUILDINGS
A few more of the buildings I've built from just looking at a picture of the actual building, their is a large older warehouse,CVS drug store,Krogers,Shipping terminal,firehouse,department store. I've also included pics of my BUD LIGHT,and COORS beer trucks I decorated. Thank you for looking hope you enjoy. Happy railroading
Need some design input
After the unmitigated disaster which was my first go at designing a layout to fit my space, budget, and G's & D's, I hit on an idea, but I need some feedback.
I'm a big fan of Scott Perry's "Better Beginner's Layout" a.k.a. the Heart of Georgia/HOG:
Help diagnosing ballast problem
Let me start by saying I do not like laying ballast. That being said model trains is my hobby and I am trying to get ready for a layout tour in late Oct.
I have watched videos and read a number of articles describing laying ballast. I am using the method I found here on Model Railroad Hobbyist, I believe written by Charlie Comstock.
New Throwbar for Central Valley Turnouts
I started on a new industrial spur this week. I chose a Central Valley (CVT) turnout kit, partly for the challenge of trying a new throwbar idea. This is HO scale.
N scale critters
I am having a hard time finding a decent Porter Hustler or an equivalent critter in n scale do they exist? How hard would it be to build one? I think finding a motor that small would be the hardest part. Any help and or ideas are appreciated.
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