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Looking for RR crossing transfers or decal
I am looking for grade crossing warning for streets and roads, the big X with a smaller R on both sides. Preferably dry transfer but will settle for decal.
Went through the decal section of the Walthers online catalog but did not find it. I though I saw one recently but cannot remember.
"Dot" posts
O.K., I know that I'm curious, but I've seen a number of "dot" posts lately; that is, the post only has a "." and nothing else. I know that this will kick off the marker as showing a new comments has been added to the post. This is a great way to bring a previous post "up to the forefront" again. Am I missing something?
Rick
Video of lake on alcove mural
O.K. - you guys are probably getting tired of hearing about the alcove, but I wanted to show the lake that the artist is painting so I made a "quickie" video:
Rick
Dream, Plan Build recent DVD on Eudaly's C& O layout
I just finished watching this item. Yes it's a O Scale layout but it has lots of information one can use in any scale. The modeler even shows hot make rock walls and scale trees. It's interesting that few have commented on this series. So lets hear some comments.
Irv
Turnout Operations - Deseronto Yard
The Deseronto Yard is proceeding. The row of Humpyard levers has been installed next to the control panel. It seems to make a lot of sense for operating a bunch of turnouts packed into a tight space and right close to the operator. I had started out using Tortoise motors but realized that it was getting pretty expensive and it was hard to keep the rather bulky units from interfering with each other.
Response to turnouts
The web site for the manufacturer of Tortoise is >>
Go to the catalog and you will find all kinds of tricks and diagrams.
Hope this is helpful.
Doug Hatman
Turnouts
OK, it's time to start on the harder portion of track laying. The two hidden staging areas now meet up with the rest of the layout and the switches that lead to them. Here's my problem: I can reach all of the layout switches for hand throwing without much trouble. However, I may want to "automate" some turnouts using a "Tortise" switch machine and I haven't a clue as to how to install them. I inherited these machines from an old friend who no longer models (age and infirmity issues) but have no paperwork.
Video - Checking track clearance & turnout replacement
I'm working on the rock cut inside radius and needed to see how much clearance I had between the track and the foam "wall" that will have the hand carved plaster rocks. I didn't want to do all of the work only to find out that it was too tight! The foam wall piece is removable, so I'll do my plaster rock work at the bench before returning the unit to be installed permently.
MEXICAN LAYOUT
HI!!
My name is luis francisco. I want to share the progress of my layout. It took a year and four months. It is inspired by mexican railroad that went from veracruz to mexico city.
TRACK PLAN (DISTANCE ARE IN MILLIMETER)
Steam powered generator piping
Need some help in determining what type of piping I need to add to a steam powered generator. Does the steam come directly up from the boiler or is there a pipe that taps into the steam from someplace else? it seems to me there should be a wire going to the cab also. Tried all type of searches & pictures, even brass models with no success. can anyone help? Thanks.....jerry PS. working on a Mantua Pacific that I hope one day will be a representation of a CRRNJ Blue Comet.
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