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Finally Getting to the Track on the Office Park Zone
I had a number of little tasks that were blocking me from starting track laying on the Office Park Zone. I needed to get the removable cassette/extension built. I needed to finish converting my Shinohara turnouts to make them DCC-friendly (rework the points and replace the frogs). I also wanted to add small wood blocks for additional support under the ends of the track at each benchwork joint.
Now that those tasks are complete, I can start putting the track into place. Progress!
Many thanks TMTV
I have been working my way through TMTV VIDEOS , and I watched Lionel with guest Chris Lyon explain how to Paint a backdrop .Chris said that it was in the eye of the person who was painting it.
Well if Lionel could give it ago I could at least try.
If I can ever work out how to send photos to MRH I will be very proud to show my backdrops that only took me 2 days to paint.
Even SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED said it looks very good
Thanks again to Lionel, Chris & TMTV.
Smokey Dawson Australia
Final Videos From Eastern California Model RR V1.1
With just over a month and a half left before we begin dismantling the model railroad, here is a final cab ride of the layout as well as a shorter clip of the San Diego to LA section. Enjoy!
This idea is so simple it deserves a medal
I was at a friends place the other night for an operating session (enormous fun). Our host introduced us to an idea for an uncoupling pick that I hadn't seen before. Now that I have used it I'm a convert.
Yes folks it is simply a 4" Galvanized Flat head nail. This is the deluxe version with a piece of red heat shrink to make it more visible.
Renumbering Rolling Stock Number
I am new into N Scale for a year now and have purchased a number of rolling stock cars. Several of the cars have the same road number. In order to make them unique I would like to change the number on one of the cars that have a duplicate number. I have been thinking of just changing the last digit but do not know if it would be easier to change the whole number. What is the procedure to change the number? Would also appreciate a suggestion for a vendor to get the decals from.
Appreciate your assistance.
Dennis R.
Eyesight and modeling, part 1
Model railroader Pat Lawless is more than your typical hobbyist. He’s almost legally blind. Since losing most of his sight in 2003, he’s found affordable specialized tools to help him deal with his limited vision, and has good advice for anyone experiencing similar challenges. Part 1 of 2 on eyesight and modeling.
Flex Seal Roadbed
Has anyone considered using Flex Seal to make roadbed? The stuff costs $90/gallon plus $10 S&H. I have no idea how far a gallon would go. It could probably be poured into a simple mold to whatever thickness desired. Thus a modeler could make different thicknesses to suit mainline, sidings, and spurs. Just an idea. Maybe bright, maybe not.
Need help with roof suggestions for this roundhouse
I need some advice.
I kitbashed / scratchbashed this roundhouse from four of the older Walthers three-stall kits. The original section of the house was 85-feet long and had the raised clerestory section. The added on section which is 105-feet long is also six stalls but has a flat roof with monitors that went lengthwise down each paralleling track.
DigiTrax DCS 240 or DCS 210?
I'm considering either the DCS210 or DCS240. I like the built in USB port on the 240, but don't need the option of running 400 locomotives. Is it worth buying everything seperate just to get the 240? It doesn't come in a starter set. The best price I've found online is $528 for the DCS210 radio system, if I buy the DCS240, DT500D, Radio pannel and power supply it will be $675.
Would you spend the extra $147 to get the 240???
Railroad Signal is up...
Well, after a couple of years of waiting, my railroad signal is up, although I admit I didn't have much to do with it. A friend who arranged for me to get the Ex-SP/UP Valley Line signal (he got three) and his son had already put their three up that morning and with the trackhoe operator had erecting them to a science by the time they got to mine. My best course was to stay out of the way... and I ended up with this:
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