Wolfgang, thanks for your inspiration and kindness. May you have fun in the great Roundhouse over there. RIP Michael
WoT announced this new car, which looks very promising: http://www.wheelsotime.com/50-ft-insulated-box-car I couldn´t find a foto of this...
With all the exciting news about the capabilities of 3D printing I wonder if it does deserve a separate forum - just to make ist easier to find...
No, with DCC it does not matter. You can define an individual speed curve for every loco and match them together. It takes a little time, but is...
Beeing an Austrian I have to ask if you use your alpine or your nordic skis for that? I figure that going up the (for skiers) gentle railroad...
Take a look at this: http://www.8ung.at/golden_spike/DVB.HTM They describe the process pretty good, hope this helps Michael
Right now I'm using a Self-made Access-Database. I have been using it for many years now and it is showing that. Not only are there many functions...
Vladim, you certainly do things differently. Keep your creative approach, I admire the wealth of ideas you have to see what Most others (...
Bruce, That seems odd, as the riding height of the truck depends only on the diameter of the wheel. And I checked ist - MT low-pro Wheeler have...
In Railroad Model Craftsman Jan.2012 p.51 is an one-page article about LED layout lighting by George Gibson. He does not go into much detail...
Matthew, If your Command Station does not support routes and you have access to a Computer near your layout, give a thought to using JMRI for that...
If you have Information it is extremely cruel not to tell us! Have fun Michael
UhOh .. don't rely on anything to get something out from the helix. Ask me why I know this: You will damage or destroy cars by retrieving them and...
Naw, they had only 12 of them. If split up between 3 years that would not be so hard to afford. So let's be optimistic that some day, someone,...
It depends on how long your trains will be and how many locos you will have towing your cars up through the helix. I had 2 of them with 20" radius...
I think I should add my perspective here. As far as I can see over here in Europe - economy might contribute to the situation but it is also an...
I'd suggest using BLMA trucks instead of MTLs as they make those old cars really sit lower and therefore Look better. Just a thought. Have Fun...
AFAIK, the 1:1 Relays are energized until a Short occurs through the presence of an axle. As current is flowing through the axle, the relay drops....
If you are using MicroTrains couplers (#1015) then the coupler shank is too short. You should use the longer shank (#1016). That solved it for me....
Welcome to the best Forum on the net - regarding trains, railways and models! Have Fun Michael
