Modeling topic
Leaners
On my HO shelf layout I've noticed a couple of cars that lean ever so slightly out of true moving down the track or sitting on a siding.
I could keep sorting through bolster filing and other modifications, change fiber washers etc. until they ride square; but they're not too bad and they match what I've seen from time to time on the prototype, particularly local short lines so I'm using them as is for now.
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I put up a new Facebook page, so I can keep my model railroad stuff separate from my personal stuff -
Articles Similar to the MR's Tar Branch Jan-April 2018
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I really liked the Tar Branch series because it closely followed the prototype and included plenty of photos of the 1950's era actual trackage and businesses served. And it was very compact. While there are tons of imagined small switching track plans, so many, to me at least, loose the flavor of the real thing.
I'm a little bit stumped on how to track down published articles of similar actual small town switching with plenty of photos like the Tar Branch series.
PCs for model railroaders?
I have a home edition PC with Windows 10/with AMD chip, that is 8 years old. Was thinking about replacement. It's a Lenovo and I like it.
So when I went to Lenovo web site, all I found was business. No home use. I contacted them, asking about a home use and was told they had none in current supply to ship. I was also advised they are all Intel. So I politely asked if they would be bringing out any home PC's with AMD. And was told NO.
Articulated Joint on Model RR Container Cars
Are the articulated joints utilized on our model rr cars true to the prototypes,...I suspect NOT??
How to open Rivarossi 2-8-8-2 Tender?
How do I open the tender of my Rivarossi 2-8-8-2? The sides flex out a little under thumb pressure, but both ends seem fused. I have already removed the rear coupler and the assembly that was holding it in place.
Doug
MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM MODEL RAILROAD SIGNS - FROM PHOTOS!
Custom signs help make your model railroad unique - See how I do it. In depth tutorial, with step-by-step screen captures. Take a pic of your favorite restaurant, store, street sign, whatever - and put it on your layout!
LED/Fiber Optics Technical Question
Hi: New member here. Looks like a very active and informative site.
I do a lot of work with 3D printing Fusion 360 and Ender equipment, making building fronts with LED lighting.
I am in O-Scale 2-Rail, but my questions will fit all scales.
Rail Joiner's prices
A bit over a year ago I purchased a whole bunch of Atlas rail joiners packed in small bubble packs of 48 each pk,...code100/83 NS HO. The blister pks were mounted on a 'sheet' of them at something like 6-8 pks per sheet. Somehow I have misplaced them,...just can't find them.
So I thought replenishing my supply and looked for some at this weekends train show. Only one fellow had some and they were priced at $4.95 per blister pack of 48. That's over 10 cents each !!
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