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Prototypical Operation
I have built two freelanced "medium" size HO layouts in the past. Having moved again a few years back, its time to build the next one. This time I am keen to replicate some part of Great Northern's Wenatchee area, probably the Wenatchee-Oroville branch line in eastern WA, (or "The Rusty Dusty" - by the way, what a great book by Matt McCulloch and John Langlot). Main traffiic was fruit and lumber, with some mining. The time period is not yet fixed, but likely 40's of 50's.
Making debris for a layout
I'm starting to experiment again with making inexpensive scenery.
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/14040
I'm attempting to make debris for my layout.
So far ground up some twigs, paper, cardboard, and wood with this sanding screen...
... plus a pinch of pepper.
Painting steam locomotive running gear
I am going to be repainting some of my steam locomotives, and am curious about the best approach to painting the running gear, and possibly adding "whitewalls" to the drivers.
Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should/shouldn't do?
Thanks, Skoti
Oriental Powerhouse 2-8-8-2 Boiler Removal
Hello,
I am new to brass and need help removing the boiler to diagnose a short. Does anyone have any tips for removing it as I do not see any obvious screws.
Sparking on left front wheel. Brakes are plastic, so I am having trouble finding the issue.
Thanks, Pete
Cary Metal F3 disaster
Yesterday a friend was running on his layout and before anyone could catch it, his Cary metal body F3 B unit took a tumble to the floor. I had custom painted this for him. The damage consists of a mushed top corner that can be disguised with paint. However, two of the stirrup steps broke off.
Can anyone suggest a method of reattaching these? I don't trust CA and thought of epoxy but there is so little surface area to glue to. Looking for any tips on how we might get steps back on this old girl.
GregW66
Has Anyone Tried Vallejo Gloss and Matte Varnish?
Has anyone (Joe???) tried the Vallejo gloss and matte varnishes? Do they airbrush as easily as the Model Air colors? Are thinning ratios similar to the colors? Does the gloss give a good surface to apply decals?
I've been testing the Model Air and Game Air colors using the tips from Joe's Acrylic Paint Guide and I'm impressed with the finish I've been getting. Now it's time to take the next step with the clear overcoats.
Don
Gravel covered land - Detailed guide DIY
Hi! 
I´ve been working on getting a realistic gravel ground covering for my sawmill and ended up with the process presented in this video.
Freight cars parked on bridge?
This bridge across the Willamette River at Albany Oregon funnels considerable traffic from the Toledo branch and West Side lines to the Portland & Western (former Willamette & Pacific) yards in Albany and the UP main line.
West Haven Industrial Rwy. : TOMA or not TOMA
I can't keep my excitement contained.
I just read the September Model Railroader and there was an excellent article on building a operational layout in less than 48 hours. It is a small switching layout. Then I download and opened the September MRH and read Publisher's Musings about arranging a couple of TOMA modules in a 4x10 arrangement. Couple this (pun intended) to the reminiscing article on one man's 4x10 layout (http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/30616) and I am getting excited. I've always had a place in my heart for the 4x8ish layout.
Switch throws; finally
I do not know how far switch throws should be from the turnout. Can someone help me? I model the mid fifties, CNR branch line.
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