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is this desert to hot
I've been experimenting with some techniques to make a desert scene. just want to know what you think about the scenes i put together. thanks for the input
What's your "Golden" memory of railroading?
We all have something inside us that fuels the passion. A childhood memory of railfanning or growing up and playing by the rails. Something!!! Without exception, everybody was once a newbie with no experience; nothing but some inspirational memory.
Make Mine a Double
I am calling it done, ready for submission to the GPB on Feb 7. May I present to you the LK&O track plan final.
A bit of explanation is in order for what is not denoted on the XTrack drawing...
Easy Model Railroad Inventory How To #1
I was able to attend the auction held by the Tidewater Division of the NMRA this past Saturday. I was able to sell some stuff that I was not using and buy some stuff I do need. Or at least thought I needed according to my wife. I was on the lookout for 40' gondolas, and 40' flat cars. For some reason they are very hard to find. As it turned out I was able to find and buy 2 gondolas and at least 10 box cars. Maybe my wife is right!
Alcove expansion: Part 1 - removal of existing benchwork
It's not quite a "smash and burn", but it did involve a little demo!
I recently extended my alcove area by adding 7ft in depth and have been putting off removing the existing track because .....well, because then I can't run my railroad! I needed to salvage the benchwork and track for reuse outside my trainroom once the alcove new benchwork and trackwork is installed and running through the wall.
Today I took the leap and got the job done - now I need to hurry to get the railroad operating again!
OPERATION SESSION LVN JANUARY 2011
Here is a link to my Blog where you can view some Video operations action on the LVN. Enjoy
http://lyonvalleynorthern.blogspot.com/2011/01/january-operations-on-lvn.html
Charlie's idea on using static grass for scenery other than grass
Charlie shared an interesting technique on the "Bush Hop Field" thread - http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/4077 on using static grass on a piece of bare copper wire and then flocking it with ground foam. Although it doesn't look much like hops, it got me thinking about using his technique to make small (and cheap) trees & bushes. I took some green 26 ga florist wire and multiplied it to create about 14 "limbs". I applied the white glue and used my static applicator with a mixture of 2mm to 6mm static grass. Once that was dried, I s
Digitrax Jump Port Technology
Does anybody out there know about this and just how does it work? My understanding is that it can work
with any dc throttle. Does anybody use this type of set up and how well doest work? Is this dated a little bit.
ron netti
Communication System
All,
I am trying to find a low cost communications system that uses telephone handsets for our operating sessions. Any help on systems or plans for systems will be greatly appreciated.
Al
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