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Westfir - Painting Concrete Tunnel Portal
In this short video I demonstrate my quick and easy technique for painting realistic and weathered concrete on my tunnel portal in Westfir. Enjoy!
John

Steel construction questions
I have a question for the welders. Having given a lot of thought to the idea of learning to weld, I've decided it just makes sense for me to hire that work done and have it done off-site, then screw or bolt together pieces once I have them home. But this means I'm going to have to ask a few questions here because if I learned how to weld I'd learn what's feasible along the way, but if I don't learn I'll have to ask instead.

ProtoSteam Circuit board design help
We are beavering away on all sorts of aspects of our version of the Steam version of the ProtoThrottle. I am trying to find an individual who is willing to assist in the preparation of a number of circuit boards so we can prototype our designs.
If your at all interested in providing assistance could you consider PM me
thanks
Mark Stafford

Phase II : The northern half
I have begun the northern expansion of the layout, Coatesville to Birdsboro.

Wire Resources/Advice
Getting ready to wire the initial portion of my new layout and need to be pointed to a supplier. Thinking 16 ga bus solid copper in red and black (approx 100 ft ea) and 20 or 22 ga for drops from the rail (again solid core?) in red and black.
Different Athearn Trucks
I just purchased an Athearn F-7A powered unit off of Ebay. The trucks on this locomotive are different than the typical Athearn Trucks I have seen and am wondering if someone can tell me when the switch from what I have seen changed to these newer design?
What I'm used too: All the Athearn loco trucks I have seen have square bronze bearings that are a part of the axle assembly. These bearings fit into the steel frames of the trucks and are what transfers the power to the motor.
I'm looking this kit
I'm looking for a Faller HO kit. Kit number is 130175, chemicals plant. Let me know if you have one. Last time I checked out the Amazon & Rocousa sites & both sold out. I'm trying to stay away from Ebay. Below is the pic of the kit I'm looking for.
David
On30 code 100 rail.
I have an HO layout that used Code 100 rail. In a new layout that I am considering, I would salvage as much code 100 rail from my current layout as I can to use in the On30 layout.
Snake Bitten
I wanted to relate a short story that had be thinking this morning as I drank my go-go juice..
Saturday I reveived a call asking if I would drive one of our church members to go pick up something he had purchased. He is 77 years old and his eyesight isn't all that great and it was a pretty long drive for him. He is also an retired engineer doing the best that he and his wife can do. I said yes of course and we made plans for mid Sunday after church.
What's on your workbench - June 2020
A new month with new projects. Let's see what you have!
My latest: A Westerfield ATSF Bx-13 boxcar with some additional wood weathering to go. With the virus and social plans on hold for the summer, it's a great time to build out all of your kits collecting dust!
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