Wow Rob, your method yields convincing Eastern US scenery. The module is coming along very nicely!
Oh that brings back memories Mark, from about 30+ years ago. I just seen Carl Sorenson last weekend, he models in O scale nowadays. The Snake...
So I finished my last of 4 Lester WA modules to complete the set, and I submitted an article to Ztrack Magazine. Here is the 4th nodule, the Water...
I received my Andrews trucks Saturday, removed the plastic wheels and rusted some metal wheel sets, and finished my set of 10 NP stock cars: [ATTACH]
I wish the NMRA would pick small towns that were a 3 hour train ride from major airports for their National Conventions. Instead they choose the...
About 15 years ago, I was able to order 200 or so worth of parts for a hefty discount, and all I have to do is assemble them, so I DID BUY! I have...
Oh so true. When they Marklin Mikado/Pacific can motor replacement parts were available I bought 10 of them, and good thing too cause they quickly...
I just accidentally dropped all the wheels and gears out of a Marklin 2-8-2 steamer last weekend, I spent 3 days of on and off trying to get...
Staying Busy... While I am waiting on an order of Andrews Trucks, I am assembling MTL 903 couplers (So far I have assembled 36), then I grew weary...
Awesome! That's great news. I would really like to see ir in a snowy scene someday too!
Your Shasta layout is a classic, it will be sad to see it retired.
Those are some awesome contest quality structures John! [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]
When you get a new better running loco, then park the old one on a siding near it's repair shop or roundhouse. Later you can experiment with...
Very well done! Looks real nice, and if not for the couplers it could be mistaken for HO scale.
Andrews Trucks, they are the ones where the backside of the wheels have spiral ribs: [ATTACH]
Almost finished, I just found out they need Andrews trucks, so I ordered a 10 pack. Just finished decals and sealed with Dullcote: [ATTACH]
It's possible you received a bad from stock one. The only way to tell for sure is with an oscilliscope.
I am back to work on my NP Stock Car Fleet, got all the grab irons and drop steps formed and attached, and the brass brakewheels on: [ATTACH] And...
I finished my Mikado today. I removed the incandescant bulb and made a DCC track power on circuit, to use as an always on headlight when DCC power...
I think the light goes on when the gaugemaster is actively cleaning "burning" debris, and is off when there is a good electrical conductivity.