Mrff, Last year I built a small layout to go under the XMAS tree. I made my snow the following way - sprinkling (craft store) glitter over white...
Hello everyone, I am building an N-Scale layout. I want an operating grade crossing flasher. (I saw one on the Belmont Shores Lines that looked...
I have to agree with slow-approach. I like the blue dip-job. Mostly because it's an easy scheme to paint. But, I also like it because it's what...
Hello, I'm trying to find out if there is anyone who has modelled the Washington, D.C. Metro? I grew up in Maryland and used to ride the system...
Randy, I've put in a few home-built constant lighting modules in my time. I've built the six-diode circuit outlined years ago in the Kalmbach...
Helgek, I looked in the book again and no such luck. The only reference to a specific part is in the parts list and I was left with the cryptic...
Paul, It looks beautiful. Awesome model work. Regards,
Hello everyone, As you may know, from my previous posts I am trying to build a layout powered by old MRC Throttlepacks (for HO). Hence, I am...
How about this one? A friend of mine painted one of those Athearn DD-40s in Indiana Harbor Belt colors. How about painting a BL-2 in Norfolk...
One additional suggestion: since you say you are using twin-coil machines you should use a capacitor discharge circuit to prevent your switch...
This is a very interesting message topic. The posts are great. Here's my two cents. One, MR is more honest now than it was in the past. I...
Hello, I hope some day to put together a magazine article on one of my modeling projects. My question is this. I have great sun availability...
Hello everyone, Sorry for the delayed response. RSN48, I don't have a specific answer for you. I would imagine, however, if the cars are being...
Watash, Congrats. As a person who has had the chance to learn from your wisdom, I know that your selection as a moderator was appropriate. Best...
Okay, a new question on the same topic: So, if I add a transistor throttle add-on (from the Kalmbach electronics book) to the fixed DC output, is...
I wanted to pass on to the Colonel and others on this post some interesting operating info I found out a few years ago when I wrote some articles...
Alan, I'm sorry I put this in the wrong spot. I should have realized this was a topic appropriate for the "Inspection Pit." I model in N-Scale...
The situation: I own several power packs from the 1970s, (Good ole MRC Gold Case ThrottlePacks). I want to hook them to my layout and run locos...
Here are my votes for favorite train watching spots. A) New Carrolton, Md. Metro station. Not the most scenic, but you get the Washington D.C....
