Modeling general discussion

What are your favorite model railroading blogs?

I am already following a few Youtube chains related to model railroading but now I am searching for blogs with written content and photos only.

What are your suggestions? It can be your blog or some of other people. I am not searching for a company's blog.

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H16-44 from Rapido

Has anyone heard about the status of the new H-16-44 model from Rapido? I am wondering if it will be produced or not. I reserved 8 of them at my dealer’s a while back.

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Should I keep my empty sprues?

After I have finished a model, should I keep the empty sprues once all the parts have been removed?

ESU lokSound question

Does LokSound make a non sound version of the V5 decoder?  Specifically, I am looking to convert an A-B-B-A set of F units to sound from the non sound TCS decoders currently installed.  I would like to have both A units with sound and the B units just motor control. The B units do not need lighting functions. I want all the decoders to have the Drive Hold capability so they run together fluidly.  I’m having a difficult time finding the answer on the ESU website. 
 

Thanks in advance for any help and assistance.

Detail Observations of 44T project

I am in the 44 T decorating phase of my project, painting has progressed. 

While observing a photo of MEC #11 I noticed the vents/louvres on the small doors below the the square Maine Central logo were missing from my O scale model. 
so a fellow modeler suggested Archer transfer decals. 
I ordered exactly what I needed. 
looking forward to detailing duty.

TrainCat Models Manufacture of Etched Brass Models

TrainCat Models

I first saw their exquisite kits and built up models at The Springfield Show in the early 2000's they were to the left as you entered the main building.

They had a great oil drilling derrick you could modify to gas, website shows really great light tower.

Now that I am to the point I can use them I got a surprise on the traincat2.com website.

Home page has a banner "BREAKING NEWS Due to the passing of my wife, TrainCat remains in hiatus"

How to contact others directly

Maybe I’m missing something but is there a way for us to directly message each other if needed?  Maybe I’m missing something but say if I want to give my contact info to someone but not in a post?
 

Thanks,

Mike

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Weekly Photo Fun - Oct 10-16, 2021

It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em.  There were a few really late-comers in last week's post.  Check them out, then come back here afterward.

What are these?

These parts came in the parts bag that accompanied the W&R O scale 44 T locomotive which some of you know I am in the midst of painting and decorating.

Question is what are these? What are they used for? 
Tow have a patter, two do not. All four have a little end piece sticking out of the sides.

I have no idea. Anyone?

Shelf layouts

advice sought.  Has anyone used a particular resource for planning and implementing a shelf layout that you found especially good. Please don't tell me to google.  I am asking for your advice based on your experience with a resources- i.e a book, a webpage or the like?.


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