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Transfer Table / Transverser... in N?
I've been considering, for some time now, an engine facility on a T trak module (most likely a double, possibly a triple). Obviously T-Trak modules aren't big enough for a turntable with more than a few tracks, but a transfer table with 8-10 would fit quite nicely. I don't want a just a display piece though - I want it to operate.
Wiring locomotive lighting to a DCC decoder.
I finally got a moment to work on one of my own projects! I have a SD70ACe by Athearn in VTR colors that I have wanted to upgrade. I took some pictures along the way to show you how I organize a fairly simple wiring package. The headlights and ditch lights on this model were all LED, present and working. I wanted to add working number boards but starting with a solid block of styrene was not in the cards. My consolation was that I could add ground lights, step lights and a cab light.
Final Maryland Midland Track Plan
One of my chronic complaints are blogs and magazine layout articles that do not show the track plan for the railroad depicted, So I've updated the plan to reflect more of what I am actually building.
Canadian Army Train -WIP
Work on the Intermodal Yard on my Trenton Subdivision in N Scale has stalled, while I wait for delivery of some items needed to finish. So great opportunity to forge ahead with a Canadian Army train I have been working on. The tracked vehicles are from Roco.cc and the wheeled vehicles are from Shapeways. I will be creating my own decals for these vehicles as none are available for Canadian armour in 1:160 scale
DCC for beginners...what will a basic setup cost?
Hi peeps...
Hope your all alive and well...I have been home sick most of this month which has lead me back to inside activities including my dormant layout room...
I have a small shelf layout with track layed on one section which is operated with a small Pace DC controller powered by 2.5A 15v AC transformer off an old calculator. This all runs fine at the moment but have noticed that my style of Model rail power is becoming outdated watching every single tube install on the web these days move in digital.
Question for the group
Folks:
We have a reader who would like to know if anyone knows who carries an N scale model of the Rocky Mountaineer train of Canada? If so, please email the info to gerycom@aol.com.
Thank you!
Patty Fugate
Model Railroad Hobbyist
Tourist steam train
Good morning all,
Today here is a new video of the operation of a tourist steam train. The steam locomotive is a Mikado and the shunting locomotive is of the Spanish brand "Electrotren". It is the best known Spanish brand of model trains.
A flexible track plan
Attached are two diagrams of the layout outlining the changes made. 90% of the mainline remains the same, but the removal of the diamond crossing just off the duck under combined with the turnout arrangement also illustrated has a big impact. This arrangement allows me to run the St J & LV as a continuous run loop, the Conn River line separate from the St J & LV, and also combine the two railroads in order to gain the longest length.
Backdrop material?
I am at the point where I need to put up a backdrop on my peninsula. It is a 2x4 type wall. Past layout I used masonite hardboard - but i can't remember if i used 1/4" or 1/8". My studs are on 24" centers - i am concerned that 1/8" may end up being wavy once put up?
Curious what other approaches you all have used. I could use drywall for the straight areas and masonite for corners.
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