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Controlling turnouts and Power needs
I am in the process of building my layout, still in bench work stage, but thought it was a good time to starting thinking about power. I currently have NCE PowerCab and the most operators will be two at any time. My layout is three levels, the bottom being the staging area. I plan on using Caboose throws here, unless someone suggests something else. The other two levels, i plan one using servos with Tam Valley Octopus to control them. There will be about 90 servos total. Initially I think I am going with push button controls mounted on the fascia, but at
Emporia Sub - Argentine Yard (Engine Facility)
I've always been fascinated by engine facilities in yards. When I designed this layout, I wanted something that was eye-catching when you entered my basement so I decided to put Argentines locomotive facility at the entrance. The locomotive shops are about 14' long adjoining the rest of Argentine Yard which is roughly 35' long.
Looking for benchwork ideas on multi-deck peninsulas
I have a 3 level multi-deck layout currently in process. I have 2 walls that I have the first level peninsulas installed. Either was done the same way as I learned different configurations from the first one to the second one. To set the stage, the one I just built will have a couple industries on it that will require the benchwork to be more thought out for the top level so I don't have supports in the way. I've learned with this layout that its like a game of chess, I have to keep thinking ahead of my next move or install.
Tracks in the street
Okay guys you will have to use your imagination a bit with this picture. Its part photo and part clip art.
Track plan idea
I have brought this up before, and as a long time lurker have been watching to see if anyone else has thought of it. I have been enjoying the RichlawnII thread, as it is based on the same design I am attracted to, the Heart of Georgia.
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Challenge of Realistic Weathering of Concrete Grain Elevators
Weathering a Walther's concrete grain elevator kit and finding the weathering very challenging even with prototypical photos as a guide. Although I think the end result will look pretty good but not what I would consider great.
The prototypical concrete grain elevator can have a multitude of colors based on original base color, age, exposure to mother nature, maintenance, etc... I have seen some pretty decent weathering jobs, most have modeled the elevator with a dark base color, but nothing that is spot on.
St. Patrick's Day treat: Confalone diesel weathering series starts!
It starts tomorrow, Thu, March 17th - St. Patrick's day!
Airbrush Kit at Canadian Tire
Just a heads up. My preview of the Canadian Tire Flyer says that they are selling an airbrush kit, complete with mini air compressor for $99. Great way to get into air brushing.
A paint help query
Does anyone know of a paint available in UK that is a reasonable match for the blue of the front of the roof on a Mini Metals Greyhound GMC Scenicruiser bus - While fitting the windscreen wipers and Mirrors I seem to have applied a fingerprint to it
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