Adding to the reading of CVs disussion... specifically with Digitrax.. A DB150 (comes with 'Empire Builder') cannot read CVs at all.. it...
Operations ! The freight must be moved in a timely manner.. ! I've found that even if it does feel bit like work, even an obligation, the...
Just for reference.. here is a basic dog-bone within your space.. one with 22" minimum radius, one with 28" minimum radius, and one with 28"...
I'd lift the shell, and look for potential shorts when the trucks are pivoted (like going through a curve) .. like maybe a truck solder terminal...
In addition to upgrading older wheels.. and while you're hard-wiring old Athearns (and old P2Ks), go ahead and by-pass the truck bolsters for the...
For using Tortoises.. I suggest using an AC power supply, and the two diode arrangement (the diagram is included with each machine).. because this...
A 2.0% grade = 1" per 50" .. 2.5% grade = 1" per 40" The NMRA standards call for N scale seperation of: 1.29" (pre-1920), 1.6" (1920-1969), 1.72"...
Born-n-raised in Escanaba... the idea of CNW modeling (especially ore trains) always intrigued me.. My humble suggestion, would be to have only...
Of course, after reading this thread, I went digging through my "nut-n-bolts" looking for a large, stainless steel washer, but ended up finding...
I think Mark is picturing it as; holding the washer between thumb/forefinger, and using the outer edge as the contact surface.. instead of letting...
OK.. here's another sketch for reference.. to show what could be stuffed in there in HO.. The yard is a rough representation (it wouldn't be near...
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OK then.. this would represent your possible benchwork, and you'd have room to move about and up to, all the 'tan' edges ? If so, for reference,...
I use CadRail.. it's payware and has a bit of a learning curve, but it's very powerful... I see where you might go 'HO', and see where you might...
So, if I understand, you'll be able to end up with an 18 X 13 foot "L" ? If so, would this be against the wall, and/or in a corner** (ala the...
Yes.. Cadrail for me, too... Very powerful and flexible; auto-trim, and auto-align, spirals. Payware that's worth it.. just a bit of a learning curve.
I know.. and that's how I apply "normal" ballast.. works great.. :) .. my problem is with this ballast/grout mixture..
Yes.. my agent is water/dish-soap ... never had a problem using just ballast.. But my experimentation using a mixture of ballast/grout, not...
When I mix the ballast/grout slurry, I use water with a drop of dish soap.. so it's "wet" as I lay it. "Float", is probably not as accuarate as,...
I'm going to do a better job posintg updates... As I look back, I realize how time flies.. I started this project nearly 5 years ago ! My very...
