Wow, where does time go? Other than to get something out of that old 'fridgerator I haven't been near the layout for nearly two months! Summer...
Great job weathering, and the photography is top notch. (haven't been around due to good weather)
Nifty looking product. Pretty soon we won't have to build a layout. Just dream it. :p
Derailments happen so, one might think that with many or few derailments for any reasons - shoddy equipment, slipshod trackage, poor operations,...
There are some true artists in this group. Hope ya'll keep sharing.
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My first was a Life LikeHO scale F7A in BN livery and pulling four really light weight freight cars and caboose (no box car, though). Still have,...
Just finished my first hybrid scratch built/paper model. It is a two stall, corrugated panel engine shed in blue. Based loosely on my memory of...
Just starting back in after a 25 year layoff from model railroading. No photos of scheme, but it's in my head with a little bit on paper....
After 25 years of installing/maintaining photo-eyes that count things (products, wheels on conveyors, vehicles entering/leaving an area, even...
I really appreciate the information, John. Have you tried any of the dielectric/conductive greases on those drop-ins? Unless the...
Way Cool! Thanks!
I have a Matson combination scale ruler; bought it 25 years or so ago. It is sturdy, flexible, and well printed; super handy for so many...
Appreciate the responses. (y)
DCC outputs (track power and control packets) are square wave alternating current (AC). Although I've not seen a print for a decoder, I would...
Sometime in the future I want to convert my old DC locomotives to DCC. Should choice of decoder for each engine be based primarily on a decoder...
Way cool videos! Nice to see something running on what was just some photos in other threads. (y)
Great idea! Just might do that for the next on, but right now I'm working on remembering the skills necessary to actually lay the track.:D
Thanks. This morning, right after posting this one, I did my 4th search for AMTRAK F7A 103 (which has been getting loads of hits, but nothing...
HO scale AMTRAK F7A, number 103. Between 20 and 25 years old. Came with 3 passenger cars - one domed, one mail, and one I-don't-know. Athearn...
