Modeling topic

RRampmeter vs standard multimeter for DCC

Building paper and cardstock models

PFM Climax Parts Search

Tue, 2019-09-03 15:48 — Matt Hardey

Steam locos

I'm working through restoration of a PFM Logging Climax locomotive for a friend. The restoration includes a new can motor, DCC/sound/speaker.

In the process I have discovered some serious problems with the DogBone universal joint driving the rear truck. If anyone has a semi-scrap or discarded Climax locomotive who might provide me a few driveline parts, please contact me via email at mwhardey@gmail.com

Thanks.

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Arduino / route control for Wye question..SOLVED

Tue, 2019-09-03 12:14 — A. C. Hubbard

Has anyone here used an arduino / servo combination to control routes using rotary switches? I have a staging yard and a wye that I want to use Arduino and servos to control routes. I have rotary switches like the one shown. One is a 5 position (staging) and the other is 3 (wye). I will be starting this soon, and if anyone has anything to share on this before hand.. that would be much appreciated. Thanks

Update: solution in comments..

As the Table Turns

Mon, 2019-09-02 16:41 — smadanek

Some months ago I submitted this post attached to another very old thread.
I am working on to recreate the 70 foot turntable used by the Southern Pacific at Port Costa, California.

Using Grout to Accent Ballast

Mon, 2019-09-02 15:18 — SBrooke

Scenery - Structures

Used charcoal colored grout to give the secondary track ballast the grungy worn down look of secondary trackage.

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Signal Question

Mon, 2019-09-02 12:47 — Cadmaster

I am looking for some advise on signal aspect options for this control point. The plan is to have a two track main going down to a single track main that runs behind the yard into a staging yard. As for the two signals on the far left by the road crossing I am not worried about those as they are pretty standard aspects. Signal one and two are pretty much the same as the left two. It is signal three that is confusing me.

The two inside tracks both lead into the freight yard and there would be no more signals used to the right of these shown.