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Proto 2000 - RDG GP7 - LokSound Install...
Today was a typical cold & wet Melbourne day, so time for decoder installs...
I continued on with the install of the LokSound - Select Direct decoder into the Proto 2000 RDG - GP7. I had to cut out and Dremel several sections of the weight so that i could install the decoder.
Getting Back to My Trains (Upgrading Old Stuff, FW&DC in 1930s)
I'VE GOT TO GET GOING
Here I am at age 75 - I have no layout and I have not run my HO trains in 30+ years. I started in HO in 1962 and stayed somewhat busy with it until the mid 1980s. My only MR activities since then have been reading/looking at model railroading stuff on the net(sites, forums, blogs, YouTube), buying a few new parts, and buying a few used items at train shows. Its time for me to stop just thinking about my trains and getting back to working on them.
Rebuilding and Detailing Athearn Switchers
I found a pair of abused Blue Box SW7's that need a lot of attention but with some detailing, could be a nice model. I'll strip the paint, clean, lube and tune the mechanism and get the shell ready for details.
I plan on making one into a Conrail SW9 with a Cannon & Co cab and sound. The other will probably become a Lehigh Valley switcher but I'm not sure yet. Only one works as is, the other has it's shell glued on and a truck that spins freely.
Operating positions on the W&N June 2017
On the 1903 W&N branch operating in June 2017 for OS Omaha I will have 4 positions available.
1. Wilmington Yardmaster and Shifter
This position based out of the 6th St yard serves as the general yardmaster for the Wilmington Terminal and supervises the yard engines there. As the yard shifter, the job classifies inbound trains and cuts and builds the outbound trains and cuts. If required it could do industry or interchange work.
Here is the yard at Wilmington:
Flex Track
I'm modeling in code 100 track and most of my track is Atlas flex track and turnouts. I do have some ME flex track. Probably not best to mix different MFG track together, but noticed to make curves it seems the ME flex track is better that Atlas flex track. Due to room size I can't go with big broad curves, but between 24 and 30" would work. Know those curves are somewhat tight for the bigger pieces of rolling stock.
Wondering if most people are using Atlas Flex track or other brands when it comes to laying out your curves?
An invitation to my Wordpress Blog
As I've progressed in my latest round of model railroading, I've concentrated mostly on electronics and DCC. My most favorite new toy is DCC++. I was asked recently to do a clinic at our regional annual convention concerning my experiments with DCC++.
Weekly Photo Fun - 5/28 through 6/3/2017
Here's a blast from the past - my Richlawn Railroad version 1.
Moderator note: Corrected the dates; Weekly photo fun always runs from Sunday to Saturday - the "natural" calendar week.
Salvaging structures and scenes from past layouts
Shed in scene on past layout:
Cut out section from previous layout. I damaged this section while trying to make it fit into the module,
Tourist season ideas
Since Memorial Day weekend usually marks the beginning of tourist season, I thought I would provide a list of possible destinations (or at least side trips) for you and your families. Please add on to the list, especially any places you may have visited.
Narrow gauge tourist railroads
California
http://ymsprr.com/
http://www.roaringcamp.com/
Colorado
https://www.georgetownlooprr.com/
http://cumbrestoltec.com/
http://cripplecreekrailroad.com/
Oregon
https://www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org/index.html
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