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Google Maps for layout research

Savvy Modeler: Cheap loco - junk or treasure?

Best of the MRH website this month

What's Neat: Exploring DIY static tufts, ...

All about electrical switches for wiring

Desert scenery on the 8th Sub

Rolling Stock Tuneup Tips

Wed, 2021-09-15 03:59 — railandsail

I recently did a short search for discussion threads dealing with 'tuning up' our model rr cars,...proper weighting, truck tightness adjustments, etc, etc.

I was surprised at not finding many subject threads dealing with these details. I did find this older one that didn't end up going to many postings,...
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2011-07-Jul/cs-rollingstock_tuneup

Practicing with Scenery in On30 (as 55n3)

Tue, 2021-09-14 15:57 — kenwhatch

Scenery - Structures

(Edited title for clarity - and to fix the typo)

Portland & Yamhill's #204 is spotted at an (as yet unnamed) industry.

The track is Atlas HO code 83 on balsa wood ties. Since I have mislaid my bag of spikes, nothing is nailed down. I'm just experimenting with techniques. Proof of Concept, as it were.