Modeling topic

Well worn gondola....

Mon, 2018-04-23 14:17 — Pcfan60

Modeling topic

Here's the latest project, this one a Tangent PC gondola, heavily weathered with acrylics, including rust paint, plus a rust texture added last. COTS stencils also added:

Illinois Railway Museum - Special Event Sunday, April 29, 2018

Mon, 2018-04-23 10:55 — Photo Bud

So, this coming weekend, Illinois Railway Museum is having a special, free celebration. I'm sure it will be packed with kids, but for free I can put up with it. Free admission, free train and trolley rides (electric only), but no food service available.

Alco D-150 UP 3-unit Gas Turbine

Mon, 2018-04-23 09:40 — tacorail

I have a brass Alco D-150 3-unit Gas Turbine. Lead and middle units are powered, with the original motors. I am looking at repowering these units and am looking for suggestions on repowering kits. Thank you.

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Hand Laid Track Tie Jigs

Mon, 2018-04-23 01:59 — batey_1020

Trackwork

Since I have recently been getting ready for my layout and to begin bench work I still have some design ideas i want to tackle and find a solution to sped up hand laying track.

Fast Tracks Stock Aid

Sun, 2018-04-22 19:41 — batey_1020

Hi Everyone,

I'm after opinions about Fast Tracks stock aid. Is it work the investment and does it speed up the process dramatically?

I have jigs for No.6 point form and turnout but my point form tool is a very old version that doesnt clamp the rail between two pieces and file away.

Im going to buy a new up to date one and wanted to knwo if its worth getting a stock aid at the same time.

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How do you improve electrical pickup in locos with contacts embedded in the sideframe (BLI, Genesis, Kato, etc)?

Sun, 2018-04-22 17:51 — BNML2

While testing a decoder install in a Broadway Limited SW1500, it would occasionally stall for no apparent reason. To get it going again, all I would need to do is push one of the axles all the way to one side.

...and sometimes, you want to watch the world burn!

Sun, 2018-04-22 12:50 — Brian C. Johnson

Trackwork

Smooth as silk.

Brian C. Johnson's blog

HVAC Detail parts...Sweet!

Sun, 2018-04-22 05:25 — CSXFanatic

A friend of mine on facebook shared this link to this company that produces these HVAC Detail parts.I have been searching for literaly years to find a product like this to add detail to my future layout structures.Sorry if this has been posted already. https://www.rustystumps.com/HVAC-Fittings.asp