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Gluing down track

Thu, 2021-10-21 07:05 — paxtonch

I'm just about to start laying track and was wondering what folks use to glue track down. I know Ken Patterson recommends DAP Kwik Seal Plus but that seems to be hard to get here in Canada. What else do people use?

 

Chris

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Locomotive (Steam & Diesel) Pulling Capability Tests

Thu, 2021-10-21 06:57 — railandsail

Locomotive (Steam & Diesel) Pulling Capability Tests

This is not meant to be a detailed analysis of this subject,...there are a number of those in other subject threads on this forum.,..ie, https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/38742

Rather this a few general observations of the subject I experienced recently.

New Layout

Wed, 2021-10-20 21:00 — eddieb

Recently moved house and constucting another layout (smaller). Using a plywood base I wish to reduce the noise level produced by the rolling stock. I have a quantity of Hugger carpet tiles 500 x 500 mmr, very close knit weave. After a trial noise levels were reduced to my satisfaction. My question, "can I lay the track onto the carpet pile or if not onto the underside which is rubber. The visual effect with carpet pile is very pleasing and easy to clean.

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Best Sellers, Santa Fe vs BNSF

Wed, 2021-10-20 06:13 — railandsail

When I was growing up many of us were exposed to then Lionel train ads that often picture the infamous Santa Fe paint scheme. When Proto 2K came out with their PA's in that scheme I just had to have a set, even while I was becoming a fan of eastern railroads (B&O, C&O, etc).

That famous color scheme just stuck with me.
 

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Interesting Opinions on Ever-Increasing Trottle Control Functions

Wed, 2021-10-20 05:09 — railandsail

There are a significant number of discussions going on over on this specialized forum. One that caught my attention basically discusses NCE system which is the one I chose long ago based on recommendations from users up in the DC/Balt region that was dominated by Digitrax early on.
https://groups.io/g/NCE-DCC/topic/future_of_nec_redux/86423689

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Rivarossi Allegheny Loco Electrical Pickup

Tue, 2021-10-19 05:10 — railandsail

I have a few of these marvelous Allegheny locomotives, and recently decided to sell one of them. The buyer ask if I could test run one of them he was interested in. Since I just got my lower deck up and running, I thought why not run this test on a few of my Alleghenys, included a really heavily weather one I bought years ago and don't recall if i ever tested it.

Building of the Little Pacific EP-7 - Video

Mon, 2021-10-18 19:39 — John Graser

 

 

More mountain construction, track and new cars.

 

 

 

Steel road plates for holes

Mon, 2021-10-18 18:06 — Deemiorgos

I have been researching on the net with no luck trying to find out when steel road plates were first used; what decade?

I have been experimenting making steel plates out of paper and styrene for the fun of it.

 

Small 90 degree gearbox

Mon, 2021-10-18 16:17 — keystonefarm

I have a place where I want to be able to control some industry gates manually. Looking for a 90 degree small gearbox that would be attached to a pair of chain link gates at one end and a knob on the fascia at the other.   So far have not found anything that small and simple. 1/8'' shaft at knob and gates . Any ideas ? ---  Thanks, Ken 

Testors hobby paint question

Mon, 2021-10-18 16:03 — transfer

Testors paint takes an unusually long time to dry.

Does anyone know if Testors   hobby paint are safe to place in a drying/curing booth?

thanks for any info.

have a good week.

transfer.

 


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