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D&H, Rutland, C&P (East Creek) ( Center Rutland) construction and scratchbuilding in HO
With only a few more structures to complete on my re-creation of Rutland Yard in HO http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/11321 that many of you are familiar with over the last few years the time has come to start expanding and work on the next two scenes.
Details, Details.....and Storage
When I moved to the USA I had all my Models, Modeling Supplies and Tools packed into crates. My new wife's home was very small and I had no room to unpack and do any modeling. We purchased a new home but still had little room to model and the only place I had to work was on the dining room table, eventually I got a Roll Top desk to be able to do modeling in the lounge. The problem was finding the parts for any project I wanted to complete as they were still packed away.
Gyra light won't flash on my IM GP10
Need some help. I was programming my Intermountain GP10 and went through the process of dimming the lights because I felt they were too bright. I couldn't find any clear instructuons in the LokSound manual (at least for me) in what CV's Dim the headlight, number boards, nose frog eye light, gyra light, and marker lights. Ok, I managed to get the rear headlight and nose frog eye light dimmed. I also got the number boards dimmed. I couldn't figure out how to dim the marker lights and now the gyra light won't flash.
A New Beginning, Chapter 1
Hello friends. It's been a while since I posted anything but it's been a busy fall. Retired Sept 30. Wife retired 2 weeks later. We packed up and moved from Florida to Michigan at the end of October. Been getting settled in ever since. Ordered my benchwork and that should be here in 2 weeks. Also ordered all my track that I will need to build the new layout. Got most of it this weekend. The rest will be here this coming week. One disappointment though. I ordered a glass top work table that will roll under the layout.
Suggestions for building roadside guard rails in HO?
I'm nearing the finish line on Iowa Interstate's High Bridge , but struggling with how to accurately model guard rails such as those seen in the photo below of a 1998 Amtrak train (being run to study the feasibility of an IAIS route).
Making a mountian from a mole hill - Misti Mountain on my previous Richlawn RR
I'm not sure that I shared the details on making my mountain on my previous railroad (which now resides at the city landfill) so I'm posting a blast from the past
Rapido/ESU LokSound decoder in a Proto 1000 RDC
I've just completed an install of a Rapido/ESU decoder in a Proto 1000 RDC. Link to my full write up with pictures and video
https://gregstrainyard.com/2017/11/11/proto-1000-rdc-rapido-esu-loksound...
GregW66
Yard control panel made with Cricut
I finally completed the control panel for one of my yards. I am happy with the way it came out, but it was a pretty long journey, and I am sure that I could have used other techniques to make a control panel more quickly. But, I was intrigued by the thought of making the control panel out of styrene sheet and cutting out the various openings using a Cricut Explorer cutting machine.
Mixed DCC feelings
A couple of weeks ago, reading the Proto Throttle thread and contemplating the experiences that I’ve had and advice I’ve received over a couple of years, I finally decided to pull the trigger on upgrading my DCC system to meet the new demands I expect to put on it this year.
Making the Old Look New Again
I have recently assumed the task of overseeing the enlivening of the scenery on our aging club layout. We have over 600 sq. ft. of surface scenery and hundreds of trees -- all of which are many years old. After a recent addition to the club facility, we are expanding the layout and want the older scenery to regain its liveliness when seen in conjunction with the newer scenery.
We have dusted, swept, vacuumed and brushed -- it still looks "weary!" Short of tearing out and replacing, any suggestions?
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