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Trucks & brake wheels
Been wondering about era specific trucks and brake wheels for rolling stock. One of my modeling interests is a 1910-1920 era logging line. I've been trying to research the kinds of trucks and brake wheels that would be appropriate for such rolling stock, which in some cases would already be outdated and obsolete as compared to Class I railroads of the time. Web searches have not been very helpful in narrowing down specific types of trucks and brake wheels for specific time periods. I'm finding general info but need to narrow it down more.
Finding a donor frame for a diesel loco build. (Help needed)
Greetings
I have been reading MRH since it was first released and I have finally decided to get my hands dirty with this marvelous hobby also making my first post here, therefore sorry for newbie (and linguistic) errors. My current project is following:
Because I live in Estonia, the most iconic freight loco I can remember was Chme3 (ЧМЭ3, made in USSR) and I would like to replicate this wonderful piece of steel in HO scale. [Basically, in Czechoslovakia they were produced as ČKD T699]
MRH challenge - a few small trees
If you look at a stand of evergreens at the edge of a cutblock, you see a lot of grey(ish) more or less bare trunks, and some branches and foliage at the top. If the clear area was logged off a while ago there'll be all sorts of small bushes and deciduous trees growing up. I decided to see if I could reproduce this effect at a distance with a minimum of detailed tree construction. Here's the result of a couple of evenings work. Each "tree"&nbs
Firebox Flicker Effects
Something to think about. Oil fired loco's primarily. Glow from coal fired loco's. Many here probably know that now.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/soundtraxx/message/33117
Rich
New blog and residence
http://alaskarail.blogspot.com/ is a link to my new blog - Just moved
to Wasilla, AK and we love it.
Norfolk & Western divisions/branches
What were the old divisions of the Norfolk & Western? More specifically which division/branch went to Louisville, KY?
Accurail USRA hopper upgrades
I recently upgraded some HO scale Accurail USRA hoppers. I have posted images and details of the process on by blog to share with other railroad modelers.
http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
Enjoy!
Eric
For those wanting the Reading in the modern era...
For those of us who always wanted the Reading Lines to live on in the present...
Oh how I so want this in HO, and would sign up tomorrow for pre-order...
Jas...
The Hudson and Hartford
At long last I sit down and write the story of my layout, the N-Scale Hudson and Hartford. It has been a long time in coming and there are still many things that need be worked out, created, designed and tested.
50's Reference Pictures
I have been searching for more 1950's reference pictures relating to any west coast railroads.
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or own any books they consider to be good references for the 1950's. I have googled the topic several ways and usually come up with basically the same content over and over.
I have books...but you can only buy so many when trying to balance the cost of books with purchase of DCC and other high ticket items.
I have also tried the library system but not much there either...small town.
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