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My University Project - please check the cars allocated to industries
Hi everyone. My project is moving on. I have now put together a list of the industries on my layout with the cars that would be serviced at each. However, I would like some ideas as to what I have missed.
Timetable Questions
I found online a copy of the BNSF Twin Cities Division Timetable, dated November 17, 2004. I'm confused by some of the columns. For example, one column is titled "Rule 4.3" with cells "BMJT", "R", "JU" and "JTU". Another column is titled "Type of Oper." with cells "TWC" and "Rule 6.28". This particular timetable is for the Glasston Subdivision.
Limon Layout more Foam and Plaster
Well here's an update to my layout construction. This is series of pics of the foam and plaster work.
I used everything I could to save on cost from floral foam, left over foam insulation from the base work, to packing paper and foam peanuts. I started painting the base color a dark green. I used large bottles of Christmas green craft acrylic mixed with a bit of burnt umber.
Next update will be the start of landscaping.
Tram track
I would like to incorporate a tram system on my model railroad. Can someone advise recommended radius for tram track for various wheelbase trams including dual bogie trams?
A simple manual turntable Part 1
I am so determined to make from scratch a manual turntable, as my funds are limited and I like the challenge.
Something like this, but with a flat base instead.
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I've assembled a turntable kit years ago and learned a lot and will apply this to my project.
So far I have got myself two bearings, a rod, and enough wood to make two turntable bridges in case I mess one up.
Seeking help to use best of space in room
I am starting the project this summer and the concept has been done. I freelance my railway - the Ontario Eastern - its is a railway that is proto -freelance. I model the modern day up to a point, most of the engines on the layout will be 6 axle. There are certain areas that i will be modeling, but I am trying to figure out the best way to build the layout - that being down the right side, up on the left to a island, down that and up the wall on the left.
Ramming Speed
I just finished wiring my first module last night and started testing with some different locomotives (Atlas, Athearn & Bachmann). But I've run into an issue. None of my DC or dual mode DC/DCC locomotives will run slow. The engines just sit idle on the track until about half throttle and then they take off at ramming speed, which isn't good for a small switc
Moving/Battery/Vehicles, cars
Looking for HO scale cars that can run on a highway/street at SLOW speed, battery or power other than Faller system. Magnet under road? Slot cars that run very slow? Thank you.
Separate Layout Room/Building
I have an opportunity to build a 16x20-24' outbuilding dedicated for a layout. I'm looking for feedback from people who have layouts in buildings away from their main house. How does the isolation from the rest of the house suit you? I would think being isolated (on mine approx 30-40' away from house) might deter one from doing any work on the layout. At times I am sure its nice, but you get my drift.
What are some pro's and con's that you've discovered. And would you do it again or what would you do differently?
Hardboard backdrop - separate primer or self-priming paint?
I will be painting my backdrop soon. It's tempered hardboard with taped and mudded joints. My assumption has been that I would first prime the hardboard with something like Kilz white primer and then paint my sky over that. As I have been looking at paint products at Home Depot, I see there are products such as the Behr Premium Plus line that has a primer built into the formula. Do those integrated paints work well or am I better off using the primer first?
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