Modeling topic
120 VAC Ion Generator
I built the original design by Joe F. using a DC ion generator. A friend wants to build one and he has an 120 VAC plug in Ion Generator from Electronic Goldmine. Can it be used to build a grass machine? if so it has only three wires coming from the generator. One has a metal brush on it and other others apparently attach to the AC cord and plug set provided. I don't know what to tell him. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Jay Beckham
Valley Local Operating Session - Oct. 2, 1948
With all the pre-ops paperwork done, we got to run the railroad yesterday with a mix of old timers and first timers. Things ran really well, and we only had a few minor glitches - which created the Punch List of items to address for next time. More detail and pics here - hope you'll stop by!
Chris
Walters NSC well car (3-unit)
I bought a 3 pack of these cars, but there is no drawbar to connect the 3 cars together. Are they supposed to come with one or do I have to get it separately?
There is a coupler on 1 end of 2 of the cars, that's it.
can I put 2 track roundhouse HO on a 2 by 4 layout and what size truntable would I need ?
I have a 4 by 8 setup and want to add 2 track roundhouse to an area 2 by 4. Which would make my layout 10 by 4. this is an Ho setup . being new to trains I need Lots of help. I enjoy building the structures , but no little about trains. or computers . thanks for any help you can give . ctesno
Staging yard height
Hi,
I have been lurking for a little over 5 years, but will hopefully soon be done with finishing my train room (9' x 28').
I am thinking of a 3 levels layout (UP steam, I LOVE big boys), with one level for staging.
I wonder if anyone has put the staging on the upper level (5' 10") ?
It would leave me more storage space under the layout, what are your thoughts ?
I will come back later for help with the design.
Thank you,
Gerard
Scratchbuilding On30 Freight Cars - My Approach (photo heavy)
Hi all,
Scratchbuilding and kitbashing locos and rolling stock is one of my favourite aspects of the hobby, and On30 is a good scale for this. As such, about a third of the rolling stock on my layout is scratchbuilt. The most recent addition was a 16' logging flatcar. This was built with the method I usually use for my scratchbuilt rolling stock. I'd like to share this method here, in case someone else finds it useful.
Does anyone know what Vintage HO Scale Manufacturer used chain drivs?
I am still going through this collection and have come across a half dozen F7A units that have the motor a part of the rear truck with the motor and wheels connected by a chain drive, with a connecting rod between the rear and front trucks. I don't see any molded ID for the manufacturer and was wondering if anyone has any idea who made such units?
Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway :: The Making of “8759 at Sunset”
A number of forum members asked for details on how this picure was created. The model is an HO scale Athearn Genesis ES44AC, The intermodal cars and seacans are from Wathers, Athearn, and Kato.
N Scale Layout
I got bored and decided to build a new N scale layout ......reusing most of what I kept over the years.
Benchwork is built by ripping a sheet of 1/2" Birch plywood into 3" wide strips....the sheet I started with was purchased from a local lumber yard that sells quality wood, not the crap that Home Depot or Lowes sells.
The strips are then cut to length for what is needed for a given part..........frames are 2' x 8' with a 1' x 2' tapered section added on 1 end.
>> Posts index
Navigation
Journals/Blogs
Recent Blog posts: