Modeling topic
Control Points (CP) - how are they determined and placed?
I'd like to know how does one decide when/where to locate Control Points (CP) on their railroad.
From my limited understanding a CP would usually be placed at some junction/branch-off where a main would diverge, but diverge into what: a siding, an interchange, a yard, something else, any of those?
Looking for Max Shim Thickness for Peco 100 Guard Rails
I bring this up as an individual subject as I am sure there are LOTS of Peco Code 100 turnout users out there. And there are likely LOTS of those users that have experienced some derailing problems in some situations
There is a relatively simple modification that will improve their performance. It involves the guard rail 'slot' across from the frog area. I'm almost surprised that Peco themselves have not offered some sort of 'fix kit'
How to keep the train runing?
Hi all my track is all put to gather and my train do not run on all the track with out taping the bunch work i need help on fixe this not sure what to do i have power to key point along the track and i also did block as will what should i do?
DPU's on the Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line
I am sure this is old news, Norfolk Southern is now using DPUs on the Pittsburgh line.
Makes you wonder how much longer the extremely active helper service based out of Cresson, PA will be around???
Jordan spreader flatcar load
I bought a Jordan spreader, intending to use it as a flatcar load. But was wondering if this is the way they would transport it over long distance? It doesn't seem they would put it in a general freight and send it cross country. Anyone have any informsation on how this was done? Any pictures?
Thank you
Bill Wehmeier
New-stalgia: Bachmann Steam Whistle Warehouse upgrade
Using PECO Turnouts with ME Flextrack ?
I was wondering whether to use ME code 83 flextrack and turnouts or switch to PECO. I asked for input in another post and decided to stay with ME, since I already had quite a bit of ME flextrack and some #6 turnouts. I'm still in the layout planning stage, intending to build a multi-level HO layout, running NCE DCC. Now based on input from Joe Fugate I've recently learned that I will need #8 turnouts in some places to support my CA Zephyr 85' Budd cars so they don't look like toy trains as they go through the turnouts. ME doesn't make #8 turnouts.
How to trigger audio based on fast clock?
How can I trigger audio tracks to play automatically at certain fast clock times? I’m open to using any fast clock system that can assist with this.
For example:
I have a passenger train with a scheduled station stop at 11:00am. I want a pre-recorded message to automatically play at 10:50am (fast clock time) announcing the details of this passenger train.
Thanks in in advance for your insights on how to automate this.
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