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20+ Years of Collecting Unfinished Projects
Like most folks, I've managed to collect a fair number of unfinished modeling projects over the last many years. They often get put aside for any number of reasons - waiting for a back-ordered part, something newer shows up - and then forgotten.
Wathers new switch control system
I just watched the new movie on Walthers' website regarding new items shown at the NMRA convention. If particular interest was the switch control system which controls turnouts with servo motor, has a DCC interface, lever switches which can be used to automatically change frog polarity, signal inputs and the like, plus various cables, power supplies and on and on.
Limestone bluffs?
I'm modeling, in N scale, the East Dubuque, Ill., area (IC, CB&Q, CGW) as it appeared in 1960-66. It is full scale, that is, no compression, so I've got my work cut out for me - I don't know how to go about modeling the limestone bluffs (a photo at RailPictures by Mike Danneman, with a west/north bound BN train, shows the bluffs in question):
Scratchbuilding diamond crossings
I'm building, in N scale, the IC-CB&Q-CGW trackwork and operations at East Dubuque, Ill., on the Mississippi River. On a 9-1/2 degree curve, the IC's single main crosses the CB&Q's double mains, which are on slight curves and pinching together (not parallel).
Small Fuel Oil Dealers
Has anybody out there modeled a small Fuel Oil Dealer? If so would you be able to post up some pictures. I have built the Walthers McGraw Oil Dealer kit and am having a bit of a issue with how to place the various pieces. The instructions are a bit vague as to what might go where. I have a area that is wedged shaped,and serviced by one siding track which can hold 3 tank cars, but does have room enough for all of the items. I setup the 4 storage tanks in a straight line as opposed to the kits instructions which puts them in a square pattern.
Solar Panel on a hopper car?
While watching trains at La Grange, KY, I spotted a CSX ballast train pulling hoppers with what seems to be solar panels on each end. Are those solar panels? if so, what are they for? Thanks...
Arizona & California GP35's
After befriending an old trainmaster for the Arizona & California Railroad and seeing the exceptional work here at The Railwire, I wanted to try my hand at modeling with more of a prototype focus. I've always been a fan of GP35's and the A&C has one particular locomotive that is an ex-SP unit that has some neat detail that would push my modeling skills and hopefully teach me some things. I decided to build two of these locomotives so I would have the extra practice and two unique pieces of equipment. The prototype is ARZC 3503, ex-SP 6356.
Freight Car Red
Are there any craft paints such as come from Michaels or Hobby Lobby that come close to the color box car red?
I have an old project that I would like to finish.
Thanks, Jack
C&O H7 loco, HO scale, in modern plastic
Have there ever been any manufacturers that have considered making the 'massive' C&O H7 in plastic rather than just brass?...HO scale
I had a fellow who at one time was going to kit-bash one of my Proto 2-8-8-2 into an H7 lookalike, But it fell thru. And I wanted mine to utilize a vandy tender
Just found this Youtube video of an O scale one,....what a sound !, What a brute !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9DdHckE42I
Ore trains
For those that are interested in ore docks, trains and ships. This is a very well documented video of the process. Not too long, just right.
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