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New wall mount A/C unit in the train room
Might as well make a 3D version of the New A/C wall mount A/C unit... The pre prints on the Printer look great in HO as well as N
G Type/Tri-Light - Triple Head Signal Mast...
Finished up the GType/Tri-Light triple head mast that is using the Showcase Miniatures heads.
Showcase Miniatures Tri-Light Signals
The three heads have been added to Tomar brass mast, the LED’s are color correct 0603’s with magnet wire.
CP MP15AC to GMTX Prototype study to model.
This is going to be a long endeavor. I plan on taking an Athearn Genesis model from CP to GMTX as currently used by Vermont Railway. I also want to change the decoder motherboard to a 21-pin model, add appropriate lights, upgrade the speakers and add appropriate details.
My first post will be pictures I've taken of the prototype. The pictures might help you to see the detail of one MP15AC for one that you might be considering..
The S&NE Railway
I’ve posted the beginnings of a new journal on the new (temporary) forum site. I hope you will check it out and comment!
Thanks for looking.
Making a 180 degree turn with flex-track
I'm planning to have a 180 degree turn at one end of the layout. Have tight can I bend code 83 flex track? I'm think of a 20 to 24 degree turn to give rail cars an easy way of it! Can I do this and how wide of an area will I need to make that turn with some space on the outside for safety? Thanks
New Modeler Switching Plan
Hello Everyone, I am new to modeling (I did have a layout as a kid though) and for the last little while have been thinking of starting a new layout. After spending time deciding what i want to do I decided on a small 9ft long shelf layout. Don't want to get overwhelmed with a larger layout, and more interested in the modeling.
To fence or not to fence?
I keep changing my mind about this. I am building a rail-served oil/fuel distribution scene set in the 1960's in a semi rural location. I'm trying to decide if this industry should have a security fence surrounding the property. From an operations stand point, I think it's pretty cool that operators would need to stop at the perimeter to open and close the gate. And I have the ability/skills to make the gate and the open/close mechanism .
Model Train Closeouts (not safe)
I saw this on another forum and wondered if anyone else had similar experiences?
Anyone ever order from this place? I cant seem to get a response from them via email. There is no number to call them either.
https://modeltraincloseouts.com/
making blds. out of LEGOS or perforated stock
LEGOS are sold in different packaging methods. I recently puchased several different colors and items to make some of my buildings from. with a little imagination and a lot of patience you would be surprised at what you can create with these little plastic blocks. I recently created a full community out of LEGOS. They sell them at the Dollar Tree 48 pcs. to a package and there only a buck each. They also carry the doors and windows. But check to make sure they have them. Another way of constructing buildings is with the white perforated board (!/4" thk.) in the Arts and Crafts dept.
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