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A new Layout - seeking ideas for a track-plan.
I wasn’t sure where to post this, because I’m a long way from being a beginner when it comes to model railways - I’ve had a number of layouts over the years; all of them small and portable, in typically British style (I am British; I live in Lancaster - the original one, with a castle, rather than the upstart version in Pennsylvania!). But I think this forum will do, because this is the first time I’ve tried seriously to model North American trains.
SMA10 – Build a 17-Function DCC Decoder for about $5
My activities in Scale Model Animation often lead me to use DCC as a control method for sequencing. This could include building and street lights, even sparking welders and twinkling camp fires. Timing can be done with JMRI scripts (Like this: http://youtu.be/RXpvp5mIXvU?list=PL4dHfZjHc9t-pvctGQzSuOXBLG1M42xbS) or with programmatic control (Like this: http://youtu.be/zlcdJKXj_YI?list=PL4dHfZjHc9t-pvctGQzSuOXBLG1M42xbS).
What pictures would you like to see of the Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad?
OK kids - I'm going to be visiting my good friend Michael Rose this week and seeing his excellent Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad. I'll have my iphone with camera, so if there are any pictures that you would like me to get (no, not the elusive elves!) I'll be glad to get them - with Michael's permission of course. Speak now or forever hold your peace!
Building the OPR in 2R O scale
Oregon Pacific Railroad
One Module at a time.
I will post to this construction blog as the modules are completed. Currently I do not have a layout room, but expect to have one completed spring 2015.
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Eugene
The Family Roster
In case you can't tell, I am getting a little excited for the newest addition to the Family roster. Probably be a little while until the #2015 can pull her own weight, though.
Coal Loader Part 2
Well today was able to work a bit more on the coal loader this morning. Having a few issues with the directions though. It says after gluing the four corner braces in place to "drill #76 holes, pre-paint large N/B/W casting and glue in place." . What the heck is a N/B/W ? The parts list, lists all castings as the metal bits none are N/B/W. the plastic parts do list N/B/W, but the only bit I see is the flood light shade. I'll press on with assembly, sure to figure it out later. I can a least follow mostly with the drawings.
Leaving Lakeview - The Movie
Hey look - a video.
I've been working on ground cover and ballast in this scene, and set the camera on an empty ballast container to shoot a test train as it went by. I just used some power and cars available at Lakeview's yard, so they vary in quality and level of finish. It's typical of a train you might see as a visiting operator.
Coal Loader Part 1
Well on to the next project for the layout. This time it's a coal loader for the steam engines and we're doing it the old fashioned way by bucket and shovel.
The Kit is a Durango Press number DP-41. Cover image below.
Where has the summer gone?
Well it seems the summer is passing fast! I have been working a lot this summer and havent found the time to work on the On30 Mushroom layout. I did get away for a day to head north ( Up North) as we say in the lower part of Michigan! While there I was able to take an aerial shot of Pere Marquette 1223 as well as a nearby coaling tower.
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