Looks real nice.
In order to get even weathering on the running gear, I set my engine on a wood block and powered her up. With t... moreLooks real nice.
In order to get even weathering on the running gear, I set my engine on a wood block and powered her up. With the drive wheels turning at a slow to moderate speed while I slowly added layer after layer of grime, I didn't get the "shadow" lines on the drivers. You know, those areas of no weathering on the driver because a rod was between the driver and the airbrush.
Picked this from a UK newspaper.
...................Amtrak has announced that it is bringing back the classic glass-dome train t... morePicked this from a UK newspaper.
...................Amtrak has announced that it is bringing back the classic glass-dome train to run on routes from Brunswick in Maine to Boston and from Montreal to New York from later this year.
Hi Kevin.
2.4 GHz pocket sized handhelds with knobs and having terrific range, are readily available. However they use reg... moreHi Kevin.
2.4 GHz pocket sized handhelds with knobs and having terrific range, are readily available. However they use regular DSM2 or DSMX protocols and as yet are not DCC compatible.
In stick format they overwhelmingly outnumber any other type of R/C on the market. Not very user friendly for train use though.
Hadn't occured to me. Actually, my balloon has a motor and propeller which make it swing which probably wouldn't work that... moreHadn't occured to me. Actually, my balloon has a motor and propeller which make it swing which probably wouldn't work that well with the switch levers, not that this couldn't be overcome.
You know for me the fun is in the challange of the designing and building. I've never seen anyone use magnets to position switches like this, but it certainly seems to work well and now this technique is out there for all to see.
More people will enjoy its operation on Vic and Sue's railroad. And it will be one more thing they, rather than me, can maintenance. Besides, Linda always holler's that there' too damn much sh-t to put out for open houses.
Maybe I'll come up with something a bit different for my balloon. less
Mine look odd at a glance. If you look around right now at the new parking lot LED lights, you'll actually see these in use.
I j... moreMine look odd at a glance. If you look around right now at the new parking lot LED lights, you'll actually see these in use.
I just glued some custom blocks onto cross members that the poles slot into. I ran the LED wires inside the pipes. I made a couple dozen at once after looking around for nothing available for O scale at the time.
I should size it up for G scale and make more out of brass. The LEDs are extra bright square type in warm white.
As I was typing another member posted his older style lights that look great too. less
Using my handy dandy digital scale, the outside dimension for a single strand of the insulated 16 ... moreJim Rowson said:
Greg:
Using my handy dandy digital scale, the outside dimension for a single strand of the insulated 16 gauge wire I'm using is 0.16". The inside dimension of the larger hole is 0.11" and the smaller hole is 0.09".
It is very possible that one can force the wires through these things. I couldn't do it with my bare fingers. Possibly I was being too gentle. My dad always used to drill into me that "it's not a muscle tester!" (imagine that being said with the proper scorn and volume). So I'm perfectly willing to believe these can work for you.
PM me your address and I'll send my bag of 25 connectors by USPS flat rate box. I'd rather they having a loving home than gather dust in my garage.
Rooster ships tradesman hands to Greg and Jim in a small USPS box. Jim you have the tradesman hands you just don't know it yet. less
First, how long do the Keep Alives provide power to the board? Keep Alives are designed to carry a lo... moreA few points, Greg.
First, how long do the Keep Alives provide power to the board? Keep Alives are designed to carry a locomotive over dirty track or switches where contact is intermittent. They're not long-term back-up power. Most users I've chatted with don't want more than 1 or 2 seconds of stored power because of the risk to scenery in the event of a derailment where the loco leaves the track and keeps going. Unlike deadrail, if a Keep-Alive-equipped loco leaves the track and keeps going, it's not receiving the "stop NOW, dammit!!!" command from the controller, and will cheerfully continue tearing up the plaster and ground foam until such time as the Keep Alive fully discharges. You don't want more than a second or two at the most capacity in that situation. That will be fine for quick interruptions when changing direction in an analog DC environment, but it requires you to get moving immediately again to avoid the sound dropping out. If you're switching cars, it's not uncommon to be stopped for 30 se... less
John Bouck said:
And if I'm not mistaken, the Cutthroat Trout is catch and release only, with barbless hooks, on the N. Fork. It... moreJohn Bouck said:
And if I'm not mistaken, the Cutthroat Trout is catch and release only, with barbless hooks, on the N. Fork. It might even be "Fly fishing only", because I have never seen any other fishermen (bait, lures, etc) on that river.
One time we were camped near Big Hank, and two fellas asked if they could walk thru our campsite. Carrying fly rods of course. One was a guide and the other was a client from the midwest somewhere. We chatted for a while and the client said, outside of BC and Alaska, this is his favorite stream.
The "new" regulations put in place last year designate the entire river system (and St Joe also) as catch and release for cutthroat. Below Yellow Dog Cr. you can use barbed hooks and bait if you choose to keep rainbows and whitefish but still must release the cuts. Above Yellow Dog it is catch and release for everything and you have to use barbless hooks and no bait. This is just a slight variation over the old regs which allowed catch and keep for cutthroat below Yellow Dog. I saw ... less
I made it back from vacation with about 100GB of video. I think I also spent my vacation budget for the next few years.
... moreI made it back from vacation with about 100GB of video. I think I also spent my vacation budget for the next few years.
My first week was at the Kettle Valley Railway in Summerland, BC. The weather wasn't very nice, but I think I was still able to capture some of the beauty of their operation.
Bruce Chandler said:
Nice engine! Is there more info on that acquisition, or do we have to wait for TrainOps t... moreBruce Chandler said:
Nice engine! Is there more info on that acquisition, or do we have to wait for TrainOps to hear the story?
Too bad you only have the one passenger car...
I've had it for about 18 months, I think? Its my best runner, just doesn't do anything unexpected. I'd like to get a couple more for the fleet.
Revolution with Phoenix sound, but I kept the Bachmann guts in it so I could swap something else in if necessary.
You have some great looking and sounding equipment there John.
I really like the 2-8-2 saddle tank? How much custom work d... moreYou have some great looking and sounding equipment there John.
I really like the 2-8-2 saddle tank? How much custom work did you do on that one?
Sure was a lot of action and enjoyment there at Starwood Abbey. Great hospitality and I guess all are looking forward to 2... moreSure was a lot of action and enjoyment there at Starwood Abbey. Great hospitality and I guess all are looking forward to 2019.
I note the new fence had not been erected. I also saw the mention of yokels: I didn't now they existed outside Britain. Must have gone over with the Redcoats.
John Caughey said:
Del t G scale graphics also carries the LocoSound boards which are priced at $79...
Whilst researching sound ... moreJohn Caughey said:
Del t G scale graphics also carries the LocoSound boards which are priced at $79...
Whilst researching sound cards, I found this on the G Scale Graphics site; that convinced me, so I ordered the steam card, remote programmer and speaker from Del:
That is a great story Pete.
I actually have 3 more cabooses than what is in the video. They do multiply. I generally only ... moreThat is a great story Pete.
I actually have 3 more cabooses than what is in the video. They do multiply. I generally only run 2 or 3 on a regular basis and the rest collect dust.
Eventually I want to get a steel sided one and paint it in the RR's colours. The lil hauler in the video just got a black stripe and next up is some yellow striping.
