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Append to existing blog
I have a blog started a number of days ago and would like to append to it. I started as a reply but saw that I was not able to save the document until I wanted to publish it. IE, there wasn't a Make this post private check box.
Can I append to my existing blog entries without replying?
Or should I just start another blog entry though the subject is the same?
JL&T Railway Blog - Friday Video Fun...
All,
Well had some spare time today and put together a JL&T version for the Friday Video Fun (a day early). Features the very first complete train to venture onto the JL&T, and into the Conrail - Intermodal Yard...
Hope you all enjoy it...
Jas...
Ghost River Update & Pictures 2012
Guess I'm a bit over due for an update on the happenings around Ghost River.
Lots of progress has been made in the motive power department and in the scenery department. I received my decals from Rail Graphics last week and now have decals on all of my Ghost River steamers. Rolling stock is next. I've also just finished my two truck MDC Shay after working on it for the past year. It runs very well and is quite quiet for an MDC. Here's a picture of the little gaffer pulling into Camp 1 on my upper level.
Inspiration or Love at first site
While at a Model RR Club this past weekend they had a questionnaire next to the sign in desk as you came into their Lobby and display area. The Title read "Inspiration or love at first site" which asked nothing about the love at first site. I thought I'd ask some of the 17 questions on their list here. I added the last two question to theirs and left off 10 or so that had nothing to do with railroads.
Just a few Questions that inspired you or attracted you to Model Railroading.
Beware Of This Supplier
Hi Jack from Star, Idaho. I would normally not say anything about a supplier that I have had difficulty with but this is one that I have to pass on. The name of the web site is "Rodney's Railroad Tools."
Display console with DCC?
I'm in the throws of building a shelf layout that will run around a 10' x 12' room. I have wired it as though it were going to be DC controlled, with each block subdivided for block detection (I know this also makes troubleshooting DCCshorts much easier).
RIP, Richard Steinheimer
Richard Steinheimer, well-known railroad photographer, especially of the steam to diesel transition era, has passed away.
Obit. in L.A. Times, 22 May 2011:
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-richard-steinheimer-20110522,0,1878831.story
Walthers double track truss bridge
Wonder if any one has built this kit offset or skewed for lack of a better term.....does the bent on the bottom edge of the bridge go off at a 30 degree angle to the bridge pier or does it bend to match all the other bents on the bottom o0f bridge.....if someone could direct me to proto photos it sure would help....I know I've seem them but they seem to disappear when you need them! Thanks....Old Conductor
Alcove Expansion - Part 3: Upper Level Mainline Track Sub-roadbed
Here's the latest progress on the work in the alcove that shows the lower level mainline and tunnels in place (yes, there are access hatches) and the start of the upper level sub-roadbed. The curve at the left of the picture is 42" radius and the curves near the back 30" and 36" radius.
Rick
Layout Thoughts/Comments/Suggestions?
Hi there folks, long time reader, first time writer... I have what I think is my final attempt at a new layout I'm just about to begin. It's taken a long time to get something I like, then when I do I go and change it anyway. So, I'm getting tired of planning and ready to start building, but I thought I'd run it by some professionals before I do.
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