Modeling topic
A Request
I would really like to be able to create RSS feeds for individual MRH blog threads (i.e. set up a feed for all comments on a particular post) and also for all comments on selected forum topics.
That would help me stay on top of items I'm really interested in, and bring me back to MRH a lot more often.
Thanks for your consideration,
Al
Black Gunk
After discussing the track fouling problem with a friend, he sent me a piece of heavily used, poorly cleaned silver nickel track which I then sent to the analytical lab for an analysis of the black crud that was presumed to be from using plastic wheels. The report came back today.
Drum roll please...
Bachmann's On30 Mogul Translating to 55n3
I found a Mogul that mechanically matches the Bachmann On30 Mogul if it were
used as a locomotive in 55n3. The On30 mogul scaled down to a "modern" Baldwin
narrow gauge mogul in 55n3 but the Baldwins didn't have 44" drivers. Brooks
built the Colorado and Northwestern a mogul with the same mechanical dimensions
with 44" drivers.
What is 55n3:
Harold
JL&T Railroad Blog - The Module Construction
Hi All,
Well as mentioned in our main layout construction blog I have also started a small module for developing my skills in modelling for eventual use on our main layout. The module itself is 35" x 23" (900mm x 600mm), the idea is to incorporate all of structures, roads, land forms, and scenery on the module that will be on the layout.
This week on the H's&T's....and the workbench...
Hi friends,
this week I'v been working some on the sandtower for the small diesel maintenance area. It's already in place on the layout infact. (couldn't wait, 
héhé). American Ltd. made kit with the usual painting, weathering, drybrushing.....
Painting Track
I want to paint the rails of the track on my layout to give the appearance of rust to be more realistic in appearance. Since it is laid and I do not own an airbrush I will have to do by hand. In speaking with one of my club members he mentioned seeing a demonstration using a sharpie style pen that contained paint. Since I have not been able to find a suitable source I was hoping the following questions could be answered:
1 - Has anyone heard of this technique?
2 - What is the actual product information for this and where can you find?
Ground Goop - who uses it?
Guys (and Gals),
I finally mixed my first batch of Lou Sassi's Ground Goop. I actually did a double portion, to give it a go and see how I like scenicking with it. I've read Lou's Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders many times and I think his methods are interesting and his great results attainable, even for a scenery "noob" like me.
Wiring DC for LEDs and DC devices
Hi all,
I'm new here. My user name is DecTrain as in December Train, when our Christmas HO train comes out. It was originally a battery operated plastic train that after years of use and repairs was retired. It was my wife's train, so she was sad when it started to go. Santa brought HO track for her one year and the rest is history. Each year we take on another project for it.
Modeling on the cheap
Everyone wants to stretch their hobby dollar. Here's one afternoon's work with Pollyscale and some Krylon spray on an old $2 AHM snap-tight kit from a swap meet. The depot will be a placeholder at Oakhill on Charlie Comstock's Bear Creek and South Jackson.
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