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Will Proto 2000 GP9 shell fit on Kato frame?
I have been asked if the HO scale Walthers Proto2000 GP9 shells will fit on a Kato frame. Not having any such experience, I'm seeking some help answering the question. Presumably, some of you may have done this shell/frame swap. Any help is appreciated.
Harry Bilger
Sources for assembled trackside industrial structures
Hello! Just starting my first layout, a small HO 2x8 foot shelf. Looking forward to technical and operations side of it but dreading putting together those kits for industries to serve — just not my thing. Looking for suggestions either for ready-built or kit builders for hire. Thinking perhaps of grain silos, warehouses, oil or gas depots, etc. Thanks and Happy New Year everyone.

Trainz YouTube Livestream!!!
Hey everybody, I'd like to announce the start of bi-weekly Trainz Livestreams on my https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCz15FW4w3U page. If you're not familiar with the Trainz line of simulators, then this is a great opportunity to find out!!! And if you are, well then you already know what you're in for. So come along and see what Goose in The Caboose Productions is doing in the real of virtual modeling!
Ship loading of grain
Looking for pictures of grain loading facilities into ships. I'm building a large export grain facility and have the rail unloading side done along with silo's . Need pictures of the conveyor system and loading shutes that move the grain from silo to ship. Haven't found anything other than very far away shots that show little detail. -- Thanks , Ken

Workin' on the Railroad- Golden Spike laid!!!
I have been working on my layout. You can see the photos here.
Layout design
I’m in the preliminary stages of designing my layout and need some assistance. I want a bi-level layout using the mushroom concept on the island portion of the layout and I want to incorporate all of the layout into the TOMA concept. Below is a basic drawing of my layout space which is a section of an unfinished basement. The layout area will be 23 feet square with a 5’ X 10’ bump out in the NE corner that will house the helix. The basic layout shape will be a backward E.

Wilm Marine Terminal
The Wilmington Marine Terminal wharf is making progress. The walls are a design based on pictures of P&R wharves in the Pt Richmond area (just up the Delaware river about 50 miles at Philadelphia) and its decked with wood planks. Two steel slugs hold the bulwark against the benchwork.
I also have been working on the float bridge, adding two housings for the lift machinery, recycled from a New River Mine conveyor and pieces trimmed from a steel mill building. The bridge sits on a foundation of a lath core with wood dowel pilings.
Model Railroad Waybill system
Hi there fellow modellors.
I'm starting out a new layout in On30. I've been looking at waybill systems that can be as simple as possible.

LCC Installation Walkthrough
I put together a short video showing the LCC installation on my layout. Shows all the components, interconnections, power supply and PC interconnect. Also some tips and ideas for installation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEtVN9bZFnk
Enjoy!
Detlef

Converting brass locos to DCC part 06, step 4 Improve the drive train
{Hey, what happened to Step 3, Add All-wheel Pickup? I moved that to a separate blog entry because it is more general and can also be applied to DC locos. Adding all-wheel pickup to brass steam locos}
Drivetrain...
I try to avoid driveshafts with dual U-joints, replacing the tubing is usually enough. I try to keep it simple.
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