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Bluerail train control
Hello to all;
As a long-time reader, and a (very) short-time subscriber, I'm one of those types that have only recently become involved after many years of kids/family/dormancy, etc. That being said, I'm basically still in the "dark" (read all-DC only) ages. All of my (old) lighting is 110v. In light of these revelations, and after following every bit of information I could find, both here at MRH & websites, I've just ordered my first "Blue Horse, the Blue-tooth board designed & manufactured by Dave Rees & Bluerail Trains.
Track Cleaning Suggestions
Due to budget constraints, I've had to use older brass track and turnouts for about 20% of my layout. I would like to know what others in this same situation use, to effectively keep the brass track clean. I've read posts about track cleaning cars, bright-boy sticks, graphite sticks, the No Ox product, etc., and I'm also going to look over the layout to see where I can "move" some of the brass track into spurs or ends of yards, etc.
Just looking for some sage advice from this knowledgeable body of modelers!
Thanks,
Grampy
Digitrax UT4D Throttle/Tech Support Issue, Need Help/Advice
The bottom line:
I just want my Digitrax UT4D throttle to work.
Summary:
I sent in my UT4D for repair back in April and after two trips to Digitrax and about $80 later, it still doesn’t work in radio mode. I have lost faith in the tech support folks and want to contact someone else at Digitrax who can help. If I have to buy a new throttle, I would rather look at investing in another DCC system.
The whole story:
Where to place insulating gaps?
I am a retired newbie. I am building my first HO layout, a rather large one. I have a question about locating insulating gaps. What is the recommended shortest distance from a switch for such a gap?
Wetterau Food Services Micro Layout
Introduction:
The Wetterau Food Services Micro Layout was completed in February of 2016. Layout planning and construction began in 2014. I am currently enjoying operations on the layout, and wanted to share the steps I followed in building this micro layout here on MRH. I have learned quite a bit in building it, and hope you will find it informative.
Tom Conboy
Can you ever have enough (or too much) rolling stock / locos?
I think that I already know the answer to this, but when Kadee announced the release of a new L&N boxcar I had to order it. When dealing with fallen flag railroads you never know when / if products will be available. It just so happens that I model the 1960's so this car built in 1952 will fit right in! Once I've leaned how to weather rolling stock (I purchased the TMTV weathering videos) and feel comfortable trying my more expensive rolling stock I'll add some weathering.
Decorative Shingles
I am finally finishing a kit of the tower at Quinnimont West Virginia in HO scale. This is not a good kit for various reasons and I have had to do an unreasonable amount of modifications and shimming and such to get this far.
But I just noticed the kit does not have the decorative shingles that are on the tower below the windows and in the gables on the roof. They are mentioned in the instructions but are not in the box. Note I am a bit meticulous in organizing and keeping track of my parts for laser cut kits so trust me they were not in the box.
Caboose Hobbies to close
Caboose Hobbies has announced that it will close, and the owners retire, effective September 25, 2016. All outstanding orders will be fulfilled by a yet to be announced hobby company.
What about a new station name?
This Station is at Tynset, on the Norwegian State Railways line from Hamar / Elverum to Trondhjem. I kind of liked the Station sign here ;-)
Great Western Website Finally Updated
My Great Western website hasn’t been updated since 2012. I guess I’ve been too busy modeling and operating to spend much time on the computer (except to read all the excellent postings here). I’ve been corresponding with various people and have gotten tired of apologizing for no updates.
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