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N-scale Peco Turnout issue
N-scale. Using Peco live frog turnouts, Peco switch machines, and the add-on (PL-13 Accessory switch) that does frog current switching automatically. Testing on bench was all good. Then after being put in layout, would not work. Apparently, the bottom current switcher, PL-13, was causing binding.
Industrial Freight Door Question
I am working on 3 freight doors. 2 are pictured below. The 3rd is the same width, but will be taller. So the question is what kind of bracing do I add to these? An X through the center, another horizontal piece with a X above and below or something else?
The doors will be placed on the building as they appear below.
Thanks, Jack
Maryland Midland Railway 1995
Here is what looks to be the final version (or close) for my Maryland Midland RR circa 1995.
Modelling the POTB – RDCs 552 & 553
The Port of Tillamook Railroad had two Budd RDC-1s, named The Oregon Coast Explorer. Both are now in service with the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. As far I know neither of the two is powered, their engines were removed. I saw both in April when I came through Garibaldi.
Modelling the POTB – Making of GP9 3771 & 101
So finally after some weeks I find the time to tell about the hassles I went through modelling the two GP9s of the POTB.
3771 started out as a Pennsy GP9 II, 101 was in the colors of Western Pacific. Both are P2k models. After stripping the shells I added the Farr airfilters and filled in the class lights on 101. I also drilled the holes for 101’s snow plow.
Covered Hoppers - Cement
Are covered hoppers used for cement service always the 2 bay variety? I researched this as best I could and didn't really find a satisfactory answer.
Bus or not?
For a DCC layout of size 11' x 8' which is essentially an oval, would you run a power bus around it or just put the power supply in the middle and run feeders radially outwards to, say, four sections of soldered track, each representing a quarter of the layout?
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