Modeling topic
Headlamps on Brass Steam
Hi everyone,
I am looking to add a headlight to my brass 0-8-0 made in the 1960's by Tenshodo. Does anybody have good tutorials on how to do this or recommendations for lights/leds to use? The light is not mounted to the smokebox and hangs out from it's center on it's front face, see the Great Northern C-1 class 0-8-0's for a better picture.
I am doing a two phase DCC conversion starting with the headlamp and motor and then installing a light on the tender with a speaker later.
Thanks ahead of time.
New book on Iron Mountain structures coming from the Missouri Pacific Historical Society
Down the Iron Mountain Route - Hardcover
A Pictorial Railroad History through Arkansas
PoLAW - My new adventure
Well after many months of construction on my house I have decided to shelve my former FWWR layout and decided to change directions.
Looking for tips on "dating" rolling stock
I'm planning an HO layout that will feature the Harlan & Hollingsworth rail car shops at Wilmington, Delaware - circa 1925. It will include passenger and freight ops.
I'm fairly new to the hobby, and when I look at freight rolling stock in stores or online, I really have no idea what is or is not close to prototype for the time period. I don't plan to count rivets, but I do want to know that any stock I run is at least close to the right time period - not put into production 30, 40, or 50 years later.
It's a great time to be Canadian
I had a hard time resisting when Bowser produced SD40-2s with accurate Canadian details. My favorite loco but no way it would fit on a small switching layout. (Please, don't convince me otherwise, I have a small budget lol) Now the Red Barns are out and more lamenting is happening. LARGE MLW Alcos? Oh my, more resisting. Rapido announces Icons of Steam? Thank goodness I'm in the 70s! GMD-1? I'm no fan of the wet noodle so I'm safe!
Narrow BenchWork / layout sections / scenes Inspiration?
Im looking for some inspiration on achievable scenes in narrow spaces.
I am planing a multi deck layout in 20' x 10' space and some sections I am considering narrow scenes.
I wanted people to share what they have achieved in less that 10" layout decks.
One section I believe will be 8" x 96" this will occur twice as the layout heads into a helix and when it comes pout at the top after 3 turns. I want each of these sections to allow passing of a full train length 8 x 40ft cars + Loco and Cabose (64").
Setting Goals - 21 Weeks / Week 3
Week 2 - 20 weeks remaining
Week 3 - Finishing trackwork
Week 4 - Continue working on Week 3 stuff (eat too much and cycle while the sun is shining!)
Building model trains is, and has been, a lifelong passion.
By definition my hobby is a pastime and not done for income or to please anyone other than myself. That sounds selfish and self centered but really true.
On the other hand I really love to share my efforts with those who understand. This forum has been that community.
Combat Trains
The Smithsonian channel is running a series on combat trains. It looks like these are hour long shows in the series.More information here. http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/combat-trains/1004512
It looks as thought there will be much detail. They have some very excellent productions.
There are some on Monday evening 7/31 and also next Sunday 8/6 Check your local listings.
August 24 is the NAZI railway
Benchwork Height
I am considering 50" for the height of the benchwork for my N-scale layout.
I have read much about how benchwork height is a very personal and variable thing. So with that in mind, rather than ask what is the best height for benchwork, the more interesting question is what is the height of your benchwork?
Why did you choose that height?
Any regrets about your choice?
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