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Link to Son's Ho Movie sets for Senior project

Sat, 2018-05-12 17:12 — John Graser
Here is the youtube link to his sets for his Senior project.
https://youtu.be/1plOA2fTMbY
 
 

 

Am I a prototype modeler?

Sat, 2018-05-12 08:04 — James Six

I have participated in model railroading almost continuously since the early 1950s. I went from toy trains to Lionel, then to HO-gauge trains in 1958. There has not been a year that I was not involved in model railroading. I have been a model builder since age 5 when I build my first plastic model airplane kit and have been kit building, kitbashing, and scratch building ever since. I am a model builder and damned proud of it.

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Kudos..

Fri, 2018-05-11 00:14 — OKGraeme

...to Keith of Plano Model Products. I ordered a fret of photoetched Cutbars from him Saturday 5/5/18 and received the items 5/9/18! WOW!

I sent him an email to thank him and got a very nice reply too.

I started installing them today and will post a pic ASAP!

NWSL production length?

Thu, 2018-05-10 17:44 — Craig Townsend

Anyone else experience long production times from NWSL? I ordered 4 wheels a few weeks ago and still haven't received a shipping notification. Just wondering how normal that is before I call and ask.

Is there something wrong with this photo?

Tue, 2018-05-08 15:17 — James Six

Is there something wrong with this photo? If you think so, tell us about it. Go ahead. Pick it apart! I am serious. No joke!    wink

Click on photo to enlarge.

Ribbed Back Wheel 1959

Tue, 2018-05-08 10:42 — dssa1051

I found this at the Dennison, OH RR museum on a UTLX tank car.  I didn't think that ribbed back wheels were cast this late.  

Robert

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Jim Six's Blogs - Lost?

Mon, 2018-05-07 15:11 — JC Shall

I don't seem to be able to find the blogs that Jim Six was active in recently.  Are they still around?  Anyone else see them?  Jim posted a photo in the Weekly Photos just yesterday, so I assume he's still with us.

-Jack

Louisiana Central Railroad

The Louisiana Central Blog

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Weekly Photo Fun - May 6 - May 12, 2018

Sun, 2018-05-06 07:04 — Warflight

A new week! Post em if you got em! (I was excited about the latest project... heh)

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ProtoThrottle production updates

Sat, 2018-05-05 07:40 — rrfaniowa

Now that the initial run of ProtoThrottles is in production, we will be providing updates as the process progresses. 

All the faceplates have been machined and will be inspected, packed, and shipped for anodizing. The printed circuit board and associated receivers are being fabricated. 

More to come later…

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Cordless Drill replacement

Sat, 2018-05-05 05:19 — jimfitch

My 25 year old Craftsman cordless drill has lasted a long time but I want to replace it.

I've done some research and the following DeWalt cordless drills look like good possible choices for $99 shipped on Amazon. 

The first has a higher rating (Amazons Choice - 85% 4 or 5 stars) and is brushed. 

The second is brushless and has a 81% rating, lower apparently because of complaints about the switches/controls (reversing switch and speed etc) not working right or rusting up.


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