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Gray Asphalt Shingle Weathering / Realism

Mon, 2018-05-14 15:18 — sanchomurphy

Question for everyone on the forums. What do you use for realistic asphalt shingle weathering? I am using Rusty Stump 3 Tab Shingles that are of the paper variety and am very happy with their appearance in HO scale. Yet they are too consistent in color and lack texture. Photos and techniques would be appreciated. I'll post my structure photos when I get the chance.

Thanks.

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new source for laser-cut doors, windows, siding, etc.

Mon, 2018-05-14 15:09 — mark_h_charles

Great laser-etched brick and concrete block material is available in O, S, HO and N scales from Rail Scale Models (www.rail-scale-models.com)

They also sell ornate windows and doors, freight doors, industrial windows, etc. These are products designed by Walt Gillespie at Rusty Stumps Scale Models.

I've used these in several scratch-built structures, and recommend them.

Mark Charles

Ann Arbor, Mich. USA

MRC DCC

Mon, 2018-05-14 13:56 — Will_Annand

My MRC Prodigy Express DCC System has been in storage for about 4 years.

I am now wiring it up and I have a problem.

Nothing is working on it.

When I plug it in, the Pilot and the Link lights are both flashing.

Not sure what the problem is.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Historical Document regarding the CPRail "Multimark"

Mon, 2018-05-14 13:41 — GregW66

An interesting discussion on the Classic Canadian Pacific Facebook site jogged my memory about a document I had concerning the introduction of the CPRail Multimark. I had this since I was a kid, my grandfather was an employee and received The Spanner, the company magazine/newsletter. I was always into the Block and Script schemes but now realize that the Multimark has faded into history. This was a complete reimaging of the entire company, including the magazine which was renumbered 1 Spanner. If you'd like a look I have uploaded the magazine as a PDF on my website.

A guest at an Ops Session

Mon, 2018-05-14 12:29 — Matt Forcum

Operations

About a month or so ago I was invited to join an operating session at a home in my new hometown. I was excited to have an opportunity to operate on another Modeler's layout as most of my experience seeing other Modelers works in-person has been through small, modular displays at various train shows.

Tichy kit #4041

Mon, 2018-05-14 09:12 — dssa1051

Can someone scan the instructions for Tichy kit #4041 war emergency gondola for me? That kit is not listed in Tichy's file of on-line instructions and a number of e-mails to them have yielded no response.

Robert

Mainline to the front or rear of the layout.

Mon, 2018-05-14 02:52 — batey_1020

Layout design

I'm contemplating this track arrangement the past few days. At present the single track main is to the front of the layout as it heads through Hillwood.

The yard has been somewhat simplified with only a single run around and 2 yard tracks and the industry track at the rear how ever the original is shown below.

Loco wont respond

Sun, 2018-05-13 11:17 — Danno164

I have a Bachman Boston and Maine 1575, It ran yesterday, today its not running, I have sounds, lights, bell etc but no motion, I use NCE starter cab, I did all suggestions from manual, still not running. Anybody out there have any suggestions. ?

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Gear Fix - 3D Print, Resin Cast Or ?

Sun, 2018-05-13 06:13 — Bernd

Community

A friend of mine that fixes and sells "previously enjoyed" models asked me if I knew where he could get a replacement gear like shown in the picture, preferably with all the teeth. I told him I'd give a go and see what I could find. This gear drove some kind of model toy engine.