Modeling topic

Code 40 for HOn3?

Fri, 2017-04-14 17:27 — NeilEr

I have been building some HOn3 equipment lately and want to build a chainsaw layout to test and display my models. FastTracks has ME Code 40 (about 40# rail) and today I noticed some Railcraft Code 40 listed. I like the look of the smaller rail over code 70 but 55 (equiv to 75#-80# rail) looks much more durable.

My prototype is the OR&L in the 1920's. C-19's, K-27's and 24' boxcars predominantly.

Does anybody have experience with laying rail this small?

Will it conflict with flanges?

HO 96"x13" present day layout.

Fri, 2017-04-14 12:14 — Avel

Layout tour

Progress Update

Fri, 2017-04-14 11:42 — David Calhoun

Trackwork

After a short visit to the VA for an eye exam and a new pair of "free" glasses, made some progress on the model railroad. Tested all tracks and fixed a few power problems including cleaning all the track.

ATSF Stock Car

Fri, 2017-04-14 05:04 — ferroequinologist1

Locos - Rolling stock (general)

ATSF Stock Car

Kids & Model RR's

Thu, 2017-04-13 06:31 — WJLines

Kids & model RR's: Does anyone have ideas about how to have a 3 year old coexist with a model RR? PLEASE!

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How to Model Tarmac using Rust-Oleum Textured Paint

Wed, 2017-04-12 21:28 — kathymillatt

Scenery - Structures

Wiring for Ditch Lights at Both Ends

Wed, 2017-04-12 16:57 — Juxen

I'm trying to modify an Athearn BB SW1500 to look like one of the Terminal Railroad Association's switchers. The real prototype had ditch lights at both ends. I've got the 0603 SMD's and housings for them, but my main question is how do they get wired to a decoder? Most manuals assume you only have the front/rear headlight, and front ditch lights.

If it helps, the decoder I'm planning to use is a TCS WowSound Diesel with Keep Alive.

Thanks!

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Loksound “Full Throttle” Steam Demo

Wed, 2017-04-12 15:55 — TMTV

Matt Herman from ESU demonstrates the features of their newly-released “Full Throttle” steam sound decoder update.

WATCH THIS EPISODE NOW >>>

High Tech Tool for Scratchbuilding in Brass

Wed, 2017-04-12 11:41 — Bernd

In building a TT scale caboose in brass I needed to scribe boards. The Sherline CNC mill was the answer. I also had to make a tool holder for the scriber.

The tool is a carbide scriber replacement end. It's very sharp. The scriber end is Loctited into a brass piece that has a hole in the other end to hold the spring. The whole assembly goes into the holder and that gets fastened into the mill spindle.