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The Longmont sugar mill build starts
So can a paper scratch build paper model look like a prototype sugar mill? Sean Glavin one of the crew members finished one part of the Longmont sugar mill.....the warehouse and loading dock this is made from paper not only paper but the out side brick and awning and concrete dock is made from printed paper. I have never work with this media till the 2016 NMRA convention the shed in front of the loading dock is also paper. Sean have done quite a few for his layout. Next time you look at a project you might give paper a try.
Thanks Sean great job.
Mike
Low-cost rolling stock improvements
Most of us are familiar with Accurail products. (This post applies to all low-cost rolling stock manufacturers but I'm just using Accurail here as a 'generic' product identifier).
Bachmann 2-8-4 Berkshire modifications
As the title says I have a Bachmann Berkshire 2-8-4 that I want to convert to a 2-8-2 Heavy Mikado and I want to convert the coal tender to a Oil tender. This will be my Steam excursion power for my freelance passenger road based on an old Southern Pacific subsidy in central Texas.
I am sure this is not a new idea and I have done other conversions but this is my first steam project, Any ideas you may have for parts or diagrams would be greatly appreciated.
Gary
Conflict DSC51 vs WiThrottle
I'm using a WiThrottle app connected to a DSC51 w LNWI. The WiThrottle app and DSC51 keep fighting with each other. When using the app it keeps getting interrupted by the DSC51 speed setting. If the DSC51 has the brake on it will stop the app until I make an adjustment via the app. If the brake is off whatever the speed the dsc51 is set to will interrupt the ap and change the speed. Any ideas on how to fix?
Structures for the Algoma Central Railway
Modeling a prototype line means most or all of the structures will be either kitbashed or customized. Particularly when you're modeling a smaller and more remote regional railway, so "Canadian Pacific Standard no. 3 Station" doesn't really fit the bill.
My road of choice is the Algoma Central Railway, a Canadian regional railway in northern Ontario. This thread documents structure builds for some of the railway specific structures I'm building for my future ACR layout.
Preparing a wood craftsman boxcar for paint and decaling.
Good morning everyone
I am finishing up a Labelle boxcar kit, my first craftsmen rolling stock kit, and it occurred to me that I really don't know how to prep in for paint. If it were a plastic kit I'd wash it in soapy water to remove the oils and dry it and airbrush it but are their any special techniques for wood models?
Thank you in advance, what a wonderful resource it is to be able to come to this forum and be able to ask questions from those with more modeling experience!
Craig
ESU CabControl/MC II with JMRI
For those curious or learning about ESU CabControl, so far I have successfully used the following configurations:
1. Default MCII ESU App software with CabControl out of the box.
**ProtoThrottle PRICE REDUCTION, DISCOUNT, and TWO VIDEOS**
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In our on-going effort to make the most realistic wireless controller for diesel modelers, we are pleased to announce that we have reduced the original list price of the ProtoThrottle from $499 to $482 with a special initial production run price of $449.
Putting Lights and Sound in a Genesis MP15AC
Since I like several different prototypes, one of the desires of my Office Park Zone layout is to make it easy to change between different locales. By changing just a few details, I can run trains from CN, CP, BN, a shortline, or anything else.
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