Modeling topic
New Orleans prototype?
Has anyone modeled the New Orleans area yet? I am getting into the hobby (no pun intended) and now live in the New Orleans area. I have traveled around a bit looking at what I would like to model in a modern era railroad.
I had an article that decribed how to model DL & Ws early piggyback cars.
I have buit this, but since - moving 3 times - the hitch part has broken off. I would like to find something that describes the DL & W piggyback car; prototype picture(s) would help... :) . The model used an old Lifelike model. Though it was a unique model. I am an ERIE, DL & W... E-L enthusiast.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.
Colin King
- Life is a journey… NOT a guided tour.
bli n&w 2-6-6-4 paragon is there problems with these?
is there any problems with locomotives? like gears cracking or anything else? might buy more get rid of some of my brass that doesn't run too well. i have been out of the hobby since 2008 had numerous back operations feel better getting back into working on my layout again. any other info would be helpful i'm running dc power. thanks for any help. bill
Porter 2-6-0 in HO
Here's the goal (though in standard gauge, instead of narrow):
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And here's what I'm starting with, an older Bachmann 0-6-0 tank engine:
Major Layout Progress at the 3 Year Mark
Just realized it has been a year since I posted any layout updates on MRH. I figured I had better make it up to everyone with some new photos.
There has been significant progress on the N Scale Fort St. John subdivision since last summer. I started this layout in August of 2009 so this month also represents 3 years of work.
1. Helix was constructed to connect lower deck to upper deck
2. Upper deck benchwork modules were constructed and installed
3. Upper deck backdrops were painted
First Backdrop Nearing Completion
This is just a quick update on some backdrop progress. I'll add more to my main scenery blog later.
08/13/2012: Scene expanded, see page 3.
Advice on very light weathering
I would like advice on how to "lightly" weather my locomotives and rolling stock. I have seen the thread on the finished examples of weathered stock. They look great but I do not want all out weathering at this time. I basically want a light weathering below the frame rail. I like the look of a new or washed engine etc, but obviously the wheels, trucks, fuel tanks get "grey?" pretty fast. I do not own an airbrush. If I used chalks, what keeps the chalk on? These may seem like basic questions, but I think a little goes a long way. I just need advice on how to begin.
Rock castings and coloring- courtesy of the MRH Forum finishing school
Still working on connecting the upper and lower loops, and that means getting the bridges installed. Installing the bridges means getting some scenery below them in reasonable shape (not completely done, but basic stuff in place). And that means: rock castings. So without further delay, here we go: Rock castings (hydrocal, from 3 different molds) resting in place:
Adjusting QSI Sound
I'm hoping someone here will know how to do this. I have an F7A/B set with QSI sound in both. I would like to set the sound in one so that it is slightly different, i.e. not precisely like the other. I did this with another F7A/B set which has Tsunami in both. To make one a bit different, I added reverb ala Bruce P's suggestions. But I can't figure out what to adjust (if anything) for the QSI units. Any advice?
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