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Waterloo Region Model Railway Club (Maryhill, ON) Fall Open House
The WRMRC annual fall open house will be held on Saturday, October 16th 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Waterloo Region Model Railway Club (WRMRC) is a 2000 square foot, HO-scale (1:87) miniature recreation of the Canadian Pacific Railway's Sudbury Division, as it appeared and operated during the 1970s. The layout features include:
Diesel service area.....(update)
Hi friends,
since I am still in my vacation time and going nowhere this year I am catching up on the layout...
Today I did some more detailing on the diesel service area. Still need some oil drums, skids ( probably going to buy some of these online tonite) and other junk you find on these area's. As for lights, I am waiting untill the background buildings are done so I can wire this side of the layout as one light block.
The pics...
Hot Trains Video
Just received my copy of Hot Trains #1. Although I am not an ALCO fan the video was great. I especially liked following the Oak Hill Turn and its switching moves. Fantastic scenery too. I have also been following the BC&SJ through OPS Videos #3 & #4.
My Old N-Scale Locomotive Fleet
Last week I had promised to show photos of my old N-Scale diesels from various manufacturers. These should be looked at while you think of the CommeNtary article in the September issue of MRH which happens to be quite good. Some of the photos are out of focus but you can still make what the photo represents. Keep in mind that these locomotives reflect late 1970s to early 1980s plastic moulding technology which is nowhere near what it is today. The mechanisms that drove these locomotives also left much to be desired.
Cabride on my layout.
Last week I erected my Borve modules in my hallway for my next operating session in 3 weeks. So I made a short movie along the layout.
Markus
It's what's on the inside that counts....
I have been plugging away at the interior of Tum-A-Lum lumber company. This structure will be at the foreground of my layout and will feature a Hardware store and lumber yard. Since they will both be within inches of the edge of the layout I have decided to spend the time and super detail the building both for the visual appeal and the challenge the project will bring. Currently I have been focusing on the hardware side of the building and once complete I will tackle the rest of the building.
Here is an overview of the building
wiring dcc to an older AHM Rivarossi 060 usra switcher
Does any one out in model railroad land know how to wire dcc to an olderAHM Rivarossi 060 usra switcher
Athearn Scale locomotives
Hi,
Was wondering what you folks think of Atherarns N scale locomotives? Years ago I worked HO and owned almost exclusively Athearn and found those engines to be well thought out, smooth running and easy to maintain. I am wondering if the same is true for their N scale offerings?
Currently I own Kato and Atlas and given the price difference I am concerned about the runnability of the Athearns.
I know I can't expect the same performance as I would with the higher priced engines but as long as it operates reasonably well I am willing to give them a try.
P2k GP38-2 questions...
Good day all,
Following some advice from people here, I am thinking of getting some of these units to replace my old Atlas engine I just got. I have search the web for some reviews on them but only found the one article on MRR website.
I have a few questions before purchasing them.
Are they DCC ready?
What kind of details do they have?
Also, can anyone tell me what the differences are between P2k and P1k locos? Some P1k locos are more expensive then some P2k, why?
Thanks for your time and as usual, your advices are well appreciated.
City of Prineville in Redmond Oregon Free-Mo/Shelf Layout
Hello everybody,
Thought I would say hello and show you what I am working on...
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