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Mounting a Tam Valley Singlet panel in the top of my 2" foam - Video (6 minutes)

Thu, 2015-12-31 08:22 — rickwade

** UPDATED 1-6-16. I added a picture of one of the panels mounted in the top of the benchwork.

The Minturn - Kings Divide & Eastern RR, my HOn3 layout.

Thu, 2015-12-31 07:12 — Graffen

Modeling general discussion

Here are some pics of finished builds for my new layout ... posted below.

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Unprototypical prototype pictures

Wed, 2015-12-30 19:45 — gonzo

I was cleaning up some files tonight when I came across this photo I took last year at a plant in Winnipeg, MB. That got me thinking about things you could model that just wouldn't look prototypical even though they're modelled after actual prototypes. Set offs with no road is a good example. Do you have any unprototypical prototype photos?

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Cricut Resources

Wed, 2015-12-30 13:52 — GregW66

Here's a thread where we can post ideas, images and examples of work done with the Cricut cutter or similar tools.

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Model Yard Location

Wed, 2015-12-30 05:43 — Cadmaster

In thinking about a potential new design for a layout one has to decide where to place a main yard. Obviously the space available is a factor in the decision, but what I am going for here is if you are planning to model a prototype location. Lets say for arguments sake Atlanta GA. in 2000. Inman Yard is a large classification yard, too big to model, but with selective compression a decent representation could be done. From Atlanta trains go North to Chattanooga, South to Macon, East to Birmingham and Northeast to Greenville SC.

Model Railroader Book "Compact Layout Design" by Iain Rice. Good for Beginners.

Tue, 2015-12-29 12:04 — dkaustin

Has anybody read the Iain's book "Compact Layout Design?" I picked up this book at Discount Model a Trains in Dallas yesterday. I have read the first half of the book while waiting at DFW for an incoming flight.

A Laser Project

Tue, 2015-12-29 08:26 — Bernd

Here's a challenge for you guys with table top Lasers.

http://www.citylab.com/navigator/2015/12/the-intricately-designed-wooden-train-set-you-should-have-gotten-for-christmas/421992/?utm_source=nl__link6_122815

Detail Associates Speed Recorder wire diameter?

Mon, 2015-12-28 09:58 — siskiyou

Hi, folks-

Has anyone got a Detail Associates Speed Recorder TK 2807 (the one with the wire you have to strip before installing)?

I used the insulation on bent wire to simulate the universal joint on the A-line Gunderson cars, but that was back when the kits were new. I can't quite remember the diameter. Since the DA parts are a little scarce, I am looking on Ebay for an equivalent AWG so I can do these without sacrificing the wire from the kit.

Any help appreciated!

Cheers!