Modeling topic

CSX & BNSF on CN tracks?

Fri, 2010-11-05 16:23 — LKandO

I live near the Flint Subdivision CN line from Flint to Port Huron MI. Often I see the ocassional CSX train amongst the hundreds of CN trains that pass through here every year. I understand that CSX has track rights. Today for the first time I saw a train with two BNSF locomotives and a CSX locomotive pulling a long string of auto racks. Can someone explain the odd motive power arrangement?

BTW the paint on the BNSF locos looked real fresh and was georgous especially when contrasted against the dull weathered CSX unit.

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Putting Joes theory to test

Fri, 2010-11-05 13:08 — SP4274

Benchwork - Roadbed

Well,

After many starts, Im working on a tester,, diaorma, module.. what ever you want to call it, its 12"x36"

Truescene Fiber for land forming - anybody use it?

Fri, 2010-11-05 07:01 — rickwade

Has anybody had any experience with this product? You can check out their stuff at:

http://truescene.com/home

They have a link to a video on YouTube showing the application. They claim that it's cheaper than plaster cloth, and I like the work time and lack of mess.

Rick

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Improved Electrical Pickup for the HO Bachmann 1870's 4-4-0 - UPDATED

Thu, 2010-11-04 10:32 — hminky

I have a "what I did" about putting reliable electrical pickup in the Bachmann
HO Oldtyme 4-4-0. This is an update of the original 2006 WID and includes
electrifying the locomotive.

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/1879/bachmann_4-4-0/wipers/

Thank you if you visit
Harold

Can I put a sound decoder in a dc engine

Wed, 2010-11-03 19:11 — ron netti

I was wondering if I can put asound decoder in a dc engine.I thought I read an article in one of the

major model train mags awile back. I have Bachman Easey Command System. I know it is a simple

system. When you want to run a dc engine I have to switch to the no.10 button on the pad. how

would this work with a sound decoder or is it not possible to do this.

ron netti

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Testing DCC chip for old Mantua engines

Tue, 2010-11-02 09:54 — maindefer

Hello- can anyone tell me how to test a DCC chip installed in Mantua 0-4- and 0-6-0 engines that i have totally rebuilt.

Any tips on DCC installation- mine have front and back headlights- some with tender pick up, some not. I bought one very small 4 wire microchip that I was told is fine for these little locos.

How do i set up the decoder -is it specific to a specific layout or will the chip work on anyone's layout?

opinions on loco engines

Mon, 2010-11-01 22:53 — postman

I would like to hear your advices or opinions on model loco engines. Running?. Best for switching?

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Lousy prototype trackwork

Sun, 2010-10-31 17:09 — pipopak

Trackwork

Just found a set of city trackwork pics that are so uneven that I wonder if they can be negotiated at all. I can supply the link to anybody who wants to extract them for the page because there is some questionable material at the bottom. Just write me: pipopak at yahoo dot com.

pipopak's blog

Starting from scratch

Sun, 2010-10-31 15:51 — Josh Herzberg

Locos - Rolling stock (general)

Ever have an urge to build a car, but haven't quite been able to find any dimensions, let alone an article on building or kitbashing it? Well, I thought I'd show what I do (or rather, put myself through!) to build a car without much to go on. This isn't to say that I've got it all figured out, but instead I hope it will stimulate some discussion that we all might benefit from.

OK, what am I going to model? Here's a picture of the prototype: