Modeling topic

N Scale Atlas code 80 and live frogs

Fri, 2018-03-23 14:26 — Rocket Jones

I have a substantial investment in Atlas code 80 track. I'd love to follow the concept of using a limited number of track manufacturers to cut down on compatibility issues, but at the same time I'd like to have powered frogs in my turnouts. I don't think Atlas offers those in N scale.

Any ideas or suggestions?

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Build a flying witch for Easter! :)

Fri, 2018-03-23 09:16 — Martin t

Scenery - Structures

Hi! Big preparations ongoing here for the Easter next week in small scale! Build a flying witch, paint eggs and get those colored chicken feathers in the bush!

Martin t's blog

"battleship" mobile layout construction staging

Fri, 2018-03-23 08:37 — ACR_Forever

Well, we've got the branchline track laid, and the central division yard is next. Once the trackwork is operational, we'll be in a position to actually "operate". To support that, I plan to build two moveable staging yards, HMS North and South, one for "north sub" and one for "south sub". The north sub must contain four trains, while the south will need tracks for six. With these modules installed, we'll be able to operate all the anticipated trains, and get a feel for operation of the division yard.

Some recent photos...

Thu, 2018-03-22 19:43 — Peter Graham

Length of double crossing with #6 turnouts - HO

Thu, 2018-03-22 12:33 — the old galoot

So I'm trying to come up with a track plan and thought I was finally making some progress until I realized that I failed to consider the length of a double crossing. I'm planning on a double-track main and want to be able to cross over my EB and WB trains. I'd be using four number #6 turnouts and a 19 degree crossing. HO gauge.

I'm thinking this whole thing is around 3 feet long? Am I right? I don't want to use any smaller turnouts because I'll be running 65' (9"+ real life) passenger cars.

Homemade headlight reflector with LED

Thu, 2018-03-22 10:59 — Graffen

Latest project ....

A reflector with light for my narrow-gauge locomotives.

The diameter of the reflector is 4 mm. The LED is 0.5 x 1 mm.

The reflector is made out of aluminum from oven trays.

I took a nut of the right diameter and slowly pushed the aluminum with the rounded top of the hat from a ballpoint pen.

Scenic Sub Project Update 6 - Temperature adjustable LED lights and more benchwork...

Thu, 2018-03-22 10:35 — Jamie@M160

Some of this info on LED lighting I posted in another topic elsewhere on MRH but it's the next update in my layout project, so here it is... :)

Campbell Scale Model Wharf #307

Wed, 2018-03-21 11:08 — psavello

I purchased an older CSM Wharf #307 on ebay (estate sale item) and find that the instructions seem to "end" at "Step 10" with no follow-on directions for all the many remaining wood parts. The drawings and templates are included but it is difficult for me to determine where all the remaining parts are placed. Does anybody know from their building experience of this kit if there are additional instructions after "Step 10" for all the remaining wood parts?