Here's a few sites I use:
http://www.forgottennevada.org/sites/index.html
http://silverstateghosttowns.com/oldmines.html
https:/... moreHere's a few sites I use:
http://www.forgottennevada.org/sites/index.html
http://silverstateghosttowns.com/oldmines.html
https://www.mytopo.com/locations/features.cfm?s=CA&c=071&type=Mine
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Jerry Bohlander said:
Title says it all. The well known show in Lebanon, PA has been cancelled, due to Covid 19 concerns. They e... moreJerry Bohlander said:
Title says it all. The well known show in Lebanon, PA has been cancelled, due to Covid 19 concerns. They explain it would be impossible for a show that large and many traveling from great distances to comply with directives and keep people safe.
A real loss for me, and many others I m sure. I love that show. Ah well, look to the future
https://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/
Jerry
Such a shame! I've only been once, but it was a great show. There are a LOT of very talented people that go to this show and it was also great for getting some small parts - lots of neat vendors. less
As you finish these and place in locations, I hope you add to this thread with individual pictures. Looks like really qual... moreAs you finish these and place in locations, I hope you add to this thread with individual pictures. Looks like really quality work. Thanks for sharing.
Jerry, I have used Lionel items, the street lights in front of my passenger station are O scale Lionel. They looked big en... moreJerry, I have used Lionel items, the street lights in front of my passenger station are O scale Lionel. They looked big enough without the bases I added but the wiring was exposed on the bottom so I had to raise them. I was amazed that they lasted over 6 years outside in Central Indiana weather without any other problems. I looked at several Lionel signals in O and standard gauge but didn't find what I need.
Joseph, The Loco Joe lights are great. The one over the freight door on my station is his and I have several others around the layout. I am talking to a friend about 3D printing some signal components. Now to find the ladders and access platform at the top and the time to put them together!
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David Marconi,FOGCH said:
Dave you might want to put a drop of grease on the works of each cylinder and give them a few turns to... moreDavid Marconi,FOGCH said:
Dave you might want to put a drop of grease on the works of each cylinder and give them a few turns to spread the grease instead of leaving them sit dry till spring. I would also set a hair dryer on low heat and work the drive as it gets blow dried to help get the damp out of the small crevices and hidden joints. Again give it a week or so to totally dry before any lube is applied. Glad it freed up for you
I am really conflicted about lubrication now. Since that stuff does seem to thicken over time, I am thinking of leaving it dry until spring and then giving it lubrication at that time so that I get the longest possible running time. I presently have the Shay up on blocks, running the motors (with the drive shafts still not connected to the crankshaft) and brushing on bits of straight Dawn onto the bevel gears etc. to get the thickened gunk out of those areas also. I will re-dab every hour or so for a while and then spray those areas with HOT water to get rid of the... less
The hefty phone made me think of my somewhat eccentric Uncle Carl. He lived in his grandfather's house in t... moreHi All;
The hefty phone made me think of my somewhat eccentric Uncle Carl. He lived in his grandfather's house in the 1920s. At that time, Grandfather also took care of the local telephone exchange, and the switchboard was in the house. Grandfather slept at night and turned over the switchboard duties to Uncle Carl. Uncle Carl would doze until a request for a connection came to the switchboard. Then he would make the connection, stay on the line, and take notes. Uncle Carl (as a junior and senior in high school) also wrote the gossip column for the local newspaper! People were mystified as to where the news came from. He was a relative by marriage, but I did come by some other traits honestly.
I would have to say that all of my frogs and points are homemade save for a few that I came across over the years. I used ... moreI would have to say that all of my frogs and points are homemade save for a few that I came across over the years. I used code 250 ns rail from micro engineering, and a 5" disk sander. I used 220 grit and the material came off plenty fast for me. I would leave the rail long for handling purposes as it gets hot fast, and have water handy for cooling. I used paper templates attached to a pine board to position the pieces as well as check size as I am grinding. this allowed for many custom fit issues to be dealt with as well. when everything fit well and was spiked to the board I used a blob of clay as a dam, then applied liberal amounts of paste flux, and using my resistance solder unit and some old 60/40 solder put them together. after they cool I pull the spikes and use a file to clean up. points just need lots of grinding. I typically will make one on each end of a 3' length so I can let one end cool while working on grinding the other. I typically clean up with some heavy duty files. I do not have an acc... less
John Lenheiser said:
Toy Man Television lanterns are very crude, I personally wouldn't use then, I think I could scratch build t... moreJohn Lenheiser said:
Toy Man Television lanterns are very crude, I personally wouldn't use then, I think I could scratch build them much better then that. Ozark Miniatures lanterns, the ones labeled for switch stands, look to me like they only have two sides open for light and I need four. I may contact OM and see what they say about there switch stand lanterns and ask for clarification on these lanterns.
trainman
They have 4 open sides, are same lanterns as used for loco markers, of which there are 2 subtly different styles & I've gotten bags with a mix of the 2 styles.
https://ozarkminiatures.com/collections/g-scale-details/products/oil-switch-lamp-w-ears-lens-cored-1
I think it is the caboose markers which have only 2 open sides, at least the caboose markers I got had that.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49744229591_732d752b57_w.jpg less
Now, how might that translate to garden railway maintenance ...?
https://www.railpictures.net/photo/751723/
Mt. Washington Cog R... moreNow, how might that translate to garden railway maintenance ...?
https://www.railpictures.net/photo/751723/
Mt. Washington Cog Railway Track Maintenance Car. Just how difficult could it be to maintain a railway that is all of 3.1 miles long? Well, if the railway is built entirely on wooden trestle, and top half of the track is exposed to some of the worst weather in the entire world, it can be a colossal undertaking. Add in the fact that the line is busy from sunrise to sunset most of the year, and you're looking at a darn near impossible task. The maintenance windows are basically the night time hours. How'd you like to be swinging a spike maul on top of Mt. Washington on a moonless night in January? No, thank you!
Fortunately, the "Coggers" at New Hampshire's Mt. Washington Railway Company are a very clever bunch and they are constantly innovating the way in which they operate. A prime example is this very unique track maintenance car. In 2019 and 2020, the railway is undertaking a massive re-railing project o... less
Ken Brunt said:
Don't worry Pete, you'll still end up getting lost.
Just ask Matt................
... moreKen Brunt said:
Don't worry Pete, you'll still end up getting lost.
Just ask Matt................
That's the face of a guy thinking he shoulda hung a left at Albuquerque.
Thank you for the tips. I think I have the track I need already. Might need a few pieces here and there. I've ... moreThank you for the tips. I think I have the track I need already. Might need a few pieces here and there. I've been collecting since I got my starter set when I was 12. Its the only reason I don't plan to go flex track as I'm pretty much set with sectional. The only reason I haven't put the track out yet is I just haven't had much time with family, school and work commitments.
I'm mostly a roundy, rounder. Not much into operations. I might put a few sidings in for looks but the points add another potential derailment location. I do plan to set each line up with an opposing direction, alternating station circuit, so I can run 4 engines at one time. If I use LGB Manual switch motors I don't think I will need even need to automate the points. Just set them to always go right. I've been having problems with my LGB EPL motors not wanting to throw completely, even after a good cleaning, and it has made me lose confidence in them. Train... less
Railpro has some great features, consisting is one of many. Looking forward to explor... moreMichael Glavin said:
Michael,
Railpro has some great features, consisting is one of many. Looking forward to exploring Railpro. Thanks for the kind words. That charger appears to be a great choice, its IC is well proven and/or documented and used by many OEM's. It should serve you well.
Michael
I agree with you, Don Sweet at RCS of New England is putting my order together now and will be shipping all that I ordered as soon as he gets his re-stock order in from Ring. I have no problem with this, I told him I'm in no hurry, as I can find plenty to do on the layout and upgrading other engines and rolling stock.
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Dan Hilyer said:
Joe Zullo said:
Can this one be seen?
Nope, not on W10 using Chrome. I could see it on Safari on my iPad.... moreDan Hilyer said:
Joe Zullo said:
Can this one be seen?
Nope, not on W10 using Chrome. I could see it on Safari on my iPad. Go figure
I am not posting this picture from Google, and using Chrome on my W7 PC I cannot see my own picture. This is about the WORST picture posting situation there has EVER been on LSC!!!
when soldering I clean the surface, use paste, and then a good hot iron and no water for cleaning the tip (water cools the tip0.... morewhen soldering I clean the surface, use paste, and then a good hot iron and no water for cleaning the tip (water cools the tip0.\\).
My favorite soldering 'iron' is my 50 year old weller 150 watt gun. After that is my temperature soldering station. The gun is hotter and faster for big jobs. I got a bigger weller over 300 watt gun and can do rails with that one.
As Ric says, you'll find lots of variations, and lots of threads about how to make them. The live steamers have the most expensi... moreAs Ric says, you'll find lots of variations, and lots of threads about how to make them. The live steamers have the most expensive locomotives and often travel, so they tend towards furniture quality custom boxes. I like tool boxes, but many aren't long enough.
He clearly stated he is not sure the transition will keep the path
I'm an optimist. And I have multiple backups of all my files ... moreHe clearly stated he is not sure the transition will keep the path
I'm an optimist. And I have multiple backups of all my files and photos.
Mike Leark said:
Yep
i think part of the scarcity right now has to do with production and shipping with everything being severel... moreMike Leark said:
Yep
i think part of the scarcity right now has to do with production and shipping with everything being severely hampered by all the Covid crap?
Hopefully somebody knows somebody and they’ll show up??
Mike
True, for many new railroad products this is probably the case, but LGB original products have been out of production for 15 plus years and I don't consider Piko a good replacement for the original LGB trains. Looks like the LGB American stuff still brings a good price in todays market, as well as the foreign stuff I don't keep up with it, so I have no idea in its values. Back in the day I purchase a lot of LGB from Watts Train Shop and the prices back then new were less then you pay for it in today market. Private sales are probably going to get you the best price, but finding it is another thing.
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Bob,
Not surprised at all, while not much of a large scale show, has been the biggest show in the northeast. they are promising ... moreBob,
Not surprised at all, while not much of a large scale show, has been the biggest show in the northeast. they are promising a virtual show of some kind.. others have done a good job of this. hopefully they can pull together enough major manufactures to have a good virtual show.
Ric Golding said:
I don't know if her name is Joy, but she sure does seem to have gotten you out amongst nature. Go... moreRic Golding said:
I don't know if her name is Joy, but she sure does seem to have gotten you out amongst nature. Good videos, keep it up.
Not yet , have 2 more surgery's to go .
Here's a set of before (November 2019) and after (October 2020) pictures to give you a feel for how much has changed in the last... moreHere's a set of before (November 2019) and after (October 2020) pictures to give you a feel for how much has changed in the last year...
Thanks Eric hope to get the bolsters and couplers on this week so I can run it, have a friend who I have run at before and he ha... moreThanks Eric hope to get the bolsters and couplers on this week so I can run it, have a friend who I have run at before and he has several battery cars so I can take my time with that, just hope it weighs enough cause all I have for weigh is about 3/4 of the stainza boiler weight and the tender motor block, should be a fun run, BB
John Bouck said:
I like that engine house! I'm in the process of building one myself (in 7/8 scale), only a single track with th... moreJohn Bouck said:
I like that engine house! I'm in the process of building one myself (in 7/8 scale), only a single track with the attached machine shed.
Thanks John, It is from a Ted Brewer plan, of course.
