I'd really like some input on the weathering that I've done so far - I'm trying to keep it restrained but having some difficulty and would...
[IMG] to [IMG] [IMG] Ok, so in between the top and bottom photos there were two separate layouts in the room, but that's what I did this...
Bernie Kempinski and Marty McGuirk were on ModelRailCast Show #44 (google it for info) and mentioned that modern car wheel faces should be rusty...
Ha! I misread the topic, I thought it was first-generation 'real life' power, which is why I posted IM/Kato stuff! :O
EMD FT A+B+B+A [IMG] EMD E8Am + E8Bm [IMG] Fairbanks-Morse H-16-44 [IMG]
Could you elaborate? I've used the TCS ASD4 in my GP7's and they're a bit 'whiny', but will happily pick one up if it's better?
Some friends online have suggested the Digitrax DN163A0 would fit into an Atlas SD24 - but I'd like to make sure before I pay the cash for one....
Hi Mike, Just ordered some and some Decoders- be kind! Will
I was just wondering where I could find some cigar band F7s! How fortuitous! Is there an estimated release date/etc. ?
Hey guys and girls, I'm modelling the Santa Fe in texas in the 50's, and I have a foreign railroad and interchange. I want the MKT to do the...
I don't have pictures, but I have video! A pair of GP7's: YouTube - Will's Layout -ATSF in the Panhandle Pt1 A quartet of FT's: YouTube - Will's...
XtrkCAD is the only answer to this question. Xtrkcad.org - it's hard to get to grips with, but the best in my opinion - and FREE!
While we're on the topic, what are some good vendors for bulk purchases of low-profile metal wheelsets? EDIT: For clarification - as someone who...
From the thread it seems to be divided two ways - one for practicality, one side for the pleasure of collecing. For me it's not about...
Thanks for those links, chaps - the color pics are awesome, R_I_Straw - thanks again :)
When I planned my layout I decided that a flexible 1950's era would be a great place to start. Thanks to the stellar help of people here, I've...
A Santa Fe Mikado on it's way to the scrapper
A Santa Fe Mikado in N scale by Model Power
Here's my idea - just knocked it up! [IMG] Roughly based on the layout of Etter Meat Packing plant in Texas. Randomly order half a dozen cars on...
Leo, thanks for the plug in your show - as usual it was awesome!
