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Layout Update Video #1
I've been experimenting with producing a layout update series of videos, mostly to complement my blog.
Ontario Industrial Railway Operating Rules
Anyone know if the Province of Ontario, Canada has a similar Railway Act like the Province of Alberta does here: http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2009_338.pdf that governs industrial railways.
I'm looking for the Ontario equivalent to guide the operations of my Domtar Pulp and Paper Mill layout but I haven't been able to find it or confirm if it even exists. If it doesn't exist I'll just use the Alberta rules.
Campbell Scale Model Pine Trees
In keeping with the holiday spirit, I decided to sit down and create some trees for the layout, specifically some pine trees using several Campbell Scale Model trees that I acquired in a trade several years ago. I don't recall seeing these at any subsequent shows, and traded a surplus Athearn boxcar for several boxes, as I think the seller was trying to unload these kits and really wanted the car I was trying to sell.
Filling in the Blanks
While procrastinating over making repairs to the layout after a disastrous operating session in May, I decided to update some scenery and add some structures to areas that were mostly, well, blank. Here are some quick shots of some of the work.
George Booth
Director of Everything, The New Great Western Railway
http://users.frii.com/gbooth/Trains/index.htm
Sheetrock Spilne Joint
Does anybody know how Joe F. stabilizes the spline/sheet rock joint? I have a technique that works for me with spline/plywood, but I am having trouble getting my head around the sheetrock/spline.
Thanks
Roger Bodwell
La Luz, NM
Permanent coupling?
I have the usual assortment of McHenry, MTL, Kato, Accumate, and even some Rapido couplers on my locos and rolling stock. I haven't yet performed a fleet-wide coupler upgrade yet. Meanwhile, there are certain locos and rolling stock I would like to keep permanently attached (though, ideally, the method would be semi-permanent so they could be uncoupled at some point if desired). What are some of the best methods for doing this? Thanks!
I think we've got plenty of room in our locomotives...
I keep thinking of how little room we have in our HO scale locomotives for DCC & sound and lights and a motor.... and then I run up against this -
Check out micro-RC aviation:
A scale 1 layout tour video on marine European style
Hi! I flew to Germany earlier this autumn to check out the scale 1 Marine layout at the historical museum.
Progressive Rail in N Scale
Slowly building N Scale version of Progressive Rail in a 19" by 72" space. This railway is based on a prototype, and an article that appeared around 2002 in Model Railroader, which was designed for HO scale.
The goal is to use code 40 rail, and hand laid turnouts throughout the entire scene. Another goal is for this layout to fit in my camper, so I have something to work on at night when I travel and go camping.
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