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replicating an excursion
February 22, 1953 was the only time that the Pacific Electric ran a PCC on the Santa Monica Airline. Fortunately for the Pacific Electric fan, there are at least two pictures of this, one at the West Hollywood freight station and one at the Santa Monica freight station.
Even the big guys have to do scenicking
Getting ready to scenic the Minnesota Northern Railroad. Do they come in 8-packs?
Mascoutin Valley Railroad - Barnaby Mine Operations
Hey everybody! We are running trains on the Mascoutin Valley Railroad. Check out this video on how we explain the operations at the Barnaby Mine! I'd love to hear what your thoughts are on the operation! Thanks for watching!
As a note the mine is only 60% done in terms of trackage but its a start.
Until next time keep 'er in Notch 8!!!
Station arrangements
On another forum, a question came up on what the typical track arrangements were at a midwestern town.
Enlarging layout plans - where to get it done?
Can anyone can tell me where to get my layout plan enlarged to full size I've seen this in magazines but they never tell you where to get these done any help will be greatly appreciated.
ps I tried Staples they are a huge waste
Thanks, Pat
Trouble shooting loco and track moved to new thread/post
For some reason, this 4-6-2 loco slows down a tad in this turn, as if it is a strain on it power wise. This 4-6-2 runs like a charm elsewhere on the layout and is one of my finest running models.
At first I though it may be the the curve, but it is a 35 inch radius. I also checked the track with a gauge for tread clearance and width and they were good. I also checked the point of the turnout made good contact and seems fine.
Track Alterations & Terraforming...
Here is an update on some track work alterations around Hummelstown & an extra siding that was added for storage...
Jas.
Tsunami 2 Speed table activation Help needed
Hello, I just installed a Tsunami 2 sound decoder in a P2K GP7.
I read and re-read the Technical data sheet about the 3 point speed table and it's very complicated to understand the Bit Values.
I want to adjust -CV2: Start Voltage; CV3: Acceleration Rate; CV4: Deceleration Rate; CV5: Voltage High and CV6: Mid Voltage.
Now to enable theses CV's I read that I have to configure CV29 to a certain value.
That's where I got lost in the Bit Values.
Bent handrails
I had packed up all of my motive power to evacuate for Hurricane Irma. When I unpacked them today as expected I have some handrails that are bent. Next time (hope I never do it again) I will put something between the handrail and body. They are mostly on newer Atlas, Athearn and Kato engines with thinner handrails the older ones are fine. Any suggestions on how to get them back in shape without breaking them?
How would you mask for a two color paints scheme like this?
Hi!
I’ve got a few locomotives that need to be painted so that I can post the pictures on Loco for Locos.....
Its common Vermont Railway colors, Red body and Black roof. My thought is to paint (airbrush) the red first then mask off for the black. I’m interested in any thoughts and working procedures for achieving a good crisp color demarcation like the Atlas in the picture below.
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