I wanted to add some interest to my solo operating sessions on my little layout and I thought how nice it would be to have a dispatcher.  The wife wasn't interested in the job, so I had to get creative.

I thought how those smart phones can respond to verbal input and I got the idea about doing the same with a computer and created a virtual dispatcher that runs on my laptop and is accessed via a voice actuated headset.  I call my dispatcher DON (Dispatcher On Now) and it / he has greatly increased my enjoyment operating!

I have painted and weathered a lot of rail over the years, but for some reason I can't make paint stay on my peco code 83 rail on the edge of the head above the web of the rail. I cleaned the rails like I always do and tried floquil oil based and non oil based paint and pens, but still no success. However painting the ME code 70 rail's head edge, it stays on.

Any help would be much appreciated.

I had to replace the thermostat in my car a while back.  Someone recommended Permatex Super High Tack Gasket Sealant #80060 for the thermostat gasket.  I'm pretty sure that stuff is Walthers Goo.  Same color, same texture, same smell, both claim the same maximum temperature, both have the same instructions for use and the same cure times, etc, etc, etc.  It is the exact same stuff.  Only difference is it costs about 25% less for twice as much and is available at the Auto Zone a few blocks from my house.

Got Rust?  Are you working on some weathering? Rolling stock or structure?

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