Dennis: Thanks! I'll try the shots when it is darker. In my experience, however, cameras don't function terribly well when... moreDennis: Thanks! I'll try the shots when it is darker. In my experience, however, cameras don't function terribly well when there's a lot of dynamic range in the light (very bright compared to very dim). I'll give it a good college try and see what happens. And yes, this mine complex was a lot of fun. Between the rock masonry and the styrene winch, I got to stretch my modeling skills a bit, which is always fun...
John: I'm terribly sorry to have disappointed you! :-) Nothing to complain about? Dang! Seriously, I always value your comments. Keep them coming! less
Yup. Once I got the cab roof off it was easy enough to sort out. I popped the 1:20 figure out of its seat. Looking t... moreYup. Once I got the cab roof off it was easy enough to sort out. I popped the 1:20 figure out of its seat. Looking through some 45 toner cab parts to replace the control stand with. And then the decide on the decoder I guess.
True... I was using the term "circuit breakers" in quotes because that term normally means a mechanical device to me, and all th... moreTrue... I was using the term "circuit breakers" in quotes because that term normally means a mechanical device to me, and all the ones we have been talking about are solid state, and some microprocessor controlled.
Also, certain systems have boosters that communicate back to the command station and some have some sophisticated logic, others not.
For example the DCC specialities units are smarter that the non-smart ones, but they don't communicate anything to the command station. The NCE system does have a basic command structure between the booster and the command station... the Zimo communicates all over the place ha ha!
Those telephone poles look just like the road to North Bay on our Invasion side-trip many moons ago. I don't remember the name o... moreThose telephone poles look just like the road to North Bay on our Invasion side-trip many moons ago. I don't remember the name of the town we were stopped in when it was pretty obvious from the look of sky that we should not be outdoors. I do remember Ric yelling to Fred that it's time to go, NOW!!!
Glad everyone is OK. Surviving these storms, even if you are not directly effected with damage, seems to be something we are all experiencing lately.
A method of cleaning out the accumulation of cinders out of the smoke box ? Looks like on that locomotive getting into it to cle... moreA method of cleaning out the accumulation of cinders out of the smoke box ? Looks like on that locomotive getting into it to clean would be difficult.
Turned out great Gary! You’ll get an overwhelming sense of satisfaction every time you look at it, knowing you did ... moreTurned out great Gary! You’ll get an overwhelming sense of satisfaction every time you look at it, knowing you did the job yourself. I also have to vote yes on the bridge over the pool! Just tell the CEO it’s our fault, that we all demanded it.
i think you will be able to get the spring action you want, you’ll just have to pick the right springs with the proper heft to do the job. If I was going to leave my switch where it was at I’d be doing the same thing to it. I’ll se we’re it ends up in the new plan be fore I go and do that thought. I look forward to the switch stand updates! less
I think I understand the question. HLW's are the easiest of all to isolate the power from the trucks. There is a lit... moreI think I understand the question. HLW's are the easiest of all to isolate the power from the trucks. There is a little piece of piano wire going from contacts to wheels on each truck and the removal of that wire is simple.
Great pics! I knew they were out there. Thanks for posting. If you notice, you can see "hurricane clouds" in s... moreGreat pics! I knew they were out there. Thanks for posting. If you notice, you can see "hurricane clouds" in some of the pictures. This was a break on Sunday from the intense heat of Saturday. Overall, another great weekend. It doesn't take lots of trains running for it to be a good time. Heck, sometimes the Evansville Western prototype doesn't run trains on the tracks for days, so once again we are imitating the prototype and holding true to the modeling.
Made 1 and maintained it for Dunn's toys and hobbies for several years, ran a LGB 2017 with powered tender 3-4axel ... more Made 1 and maintained it for Dunn's toys and hobbies for several years, ran a LGB 2017 with powered tender 3-4axel cars and 1-2 axel caboose. Ran 6 days a week from 8 to 6 and about every year had to change some drive wheels, and sliders, traction tires, curved rails (all was 1100) never had to change any motors or gears but did take down and lube every 90 days. When the store moved to a larger location 1600 track was used for curves and a LGB 2018s mogul was it's power, again same 3 months maintenance, but never and rail changes or gear/motor replacement in 2 years at what time the store closed. Fun job getting paid to play with trains. less
Doug: Find some one with the NMRA Data Sheets from way back. They had the info on Street Car trackage and track layo... moreDoug: Find some one with the NMRA Data Sheets from way back. They had the info on Street Car trackage and track layout. If you can't find it email me and I'll send you a copy.
Paul Austin
R.J. DeBerg said:
Rick need to head to Diamond Head in Jan and join us for some good finger burning time. Later RJD
Hey RJ... moreR.J. DeBerg said:
Rick need to head to Diamond Head in Jan and join us for some good finger burning time. Later RJD
Hey RJ, Good Morning,
We did Diamond Head many, many years ago, as we explored New Orleans and a trip on the "City of New Orleans". There are so many avenues of this hobby and you need to clone yourself to enjoy them all. January, is becoming the best time to be in Florida as the temps are cooler and more seasonal to our liking. Keep the rails shiny my friend.
Greg,
As far as Aristo Parts. If anyone is looking for some Parts for Aristocraft Pacific's ! I have a... moreGreg,
As far as Aristo Parts. If anyone is looking for some Parts for Aristocraft Pacific's ! I have all the parts that where in stock when they closed. A lot of the parts that break easy on the Pacific and Mikado, Like eccentric cranks, hand rail stantion, Headlights, lens, Valve gear hanger, and a lot more. These are all factory original. No molded, no printed. ! Cow catchers front truck swivel mount and Spring, front of the frame that holds the cow catcher and much more ! Thanks Rex less
Yep, concur, for reading novels ok... but you cannot speed read formulas, and they do not come in phrases. My first exposure was... moreYep, concur, for reading novels ok... but you cannot speed read formulas, and they do not come in phrases. My first exposure was in the 60's believe it or not and used a tachistoscope before that, both parents in education, so used it before the more common usage in public schools in late 60's. Fun stuff.
Shane Stewart said:
That's correct John. If you burn off an axle, they might get you over the bridge, but anything more serious ... moreShane Stewart said:
That's correct John. If you burn off an axle, they might get you over the bridge, but anything more serious and you're in big trouble.
Battle River Trestle out of Edmonton in 2012. Track speed on bridge is 40MPH.. 17 cars went over the edge. Thankfully it happened 30 behind the locomotives.
The bolted rail in the center of the photo is one of the guard rails. (photo from CN foreman)
Well that was what the designers said.... forces have changed ... maybe they need Aristo flanges! less
May I ask if it's ok to copy the Nathan K5LA horns that LGB made for their Genesis series locomotives since they are no lo... more May I ask if it's ok to copy the Nathan K5LA horns that LGB made for their Genesis series locomotives since they are no longer available as replacement parts? The K5LA is a very common horn and arrangements are endless with modern railroads. I believe they will help many modelers with their projects if allowed.
John nailed it. They are plastic, so I can drill out the ends for piping and mounting hardware. They have a ... moreThanks Sean,
John nailed it. They are plastic, so I can drill out the ends for piping and mounting hardware. They have a slight taper, so the longer reservoirs need to have two similar length pieces to get the best joint. I still need to do a bit of sanding and filling on the middle joints. The scraps are being saved for a scrap gondola load. Once rusted, they'll make nice scrap pipe. This project used 8 @ 4.5 cents = 36 cents CDN.
Globe Scientific 110470 Polystyrene Test Tube, 5ml Capacity, 13mm Dia, 75mm Height (Bag of 1000)
Seems like a popular one the 1:16 'dozer/1:20.3 flatcar combo...and never mind the buildings. I've done the same. What the mind ... moreSeems like a popular one the 1:16 'dozer/1:20.3 flatcar combo...and never mind the buildings. I've done the same. What the mind does not know the heart does not grieve over. As others have said if you do not know the size of the prototypes in relation to each other then who cares ? As well as this I have a 1:16 "Fergie" tractor running as a load for my 16 mm scale Welshpool stock (does any of that last sentence make sense ?). Seems the standard "collectors model" scale for a lot of agricultural and construction models seems to be 1:16 over hear in UK/Europe - I wonder how that happened ? (Trams too). Now if only I can get my hands on a Ricko 1:18 Austin 7 "Chummy" at the kind of prices you got yours for Jon I'd be a happy man - current market prices about $120 MIB. less
Bob Cope said:
Eric, research the old bellows cameras and how they folded the bellows, it might help
50 years ago this was the m... moreBob Cope said:
Eric, research the old bellows cameras and how they folded the bellows, it might help
50 years ago this was the method;
https://sscale.org/pdfs/Making_Diaphragms.pdf
Randy,
The thing I found most interesting about trying to be "precise" with the bender was that when I would draw the arc and ch... moreRandy,
The thing I found most interesting about trying to be "precise" with the bender was that when I would draw the arc and chord on MasterCam, the amount of actual arc didn't make a lot of difference. Near the end of the construction on "our" turnout, I actually cut a large piece of 2X4 with the arc in place as a guide and clamped the outside curved stock rail to it. There was SOME spring, but after installing the track screws, you never knew the difference :).
I'm sure the Eaton bender would do a 10 ft. radius......it's truly a stout bender! I received some bent curved rail from the original west coast distributor (Northwest Rail and Foundry. I was going to complain, but after talking to Rich Eaton (he said his rail bender would straighten that rail easily), I purchased his bender and saved all the "damaged" rail. I also made the same mistake of over adjusting the cam wheel and really getting a sharp radius.. When I finally got a little more familiar with the bender, I was only moving the pointer on the whee... less
