On my blog I've been working on some model railroad How To's. I got into an interesting search with regard to DCC friendly switches/turnouts. You might be interested in what I came up with. Yes we've talked about and beat a dead horse here but what I found surprised me. Here's a list of recent postings. DCC Decoder Installation Radio Control or Wireless Throttles DCC Friendly Switches / Turnouts FreeMoN Scale Mushroom Layout ? Feel free to visit and check it out. Unless you don't want to. :wideeyes: And by all means your suggestions and comments are always welcomed.
Checking out the new TrainBoard and I was sure my posts had been lost forever. I found under Information my previous posts. We've added more to BarstowRick.com Answers To DCC’s Difficult Questions Railroad Signals How To Read A New Common In Town The Gulf & Pacific Railroad Toy Trains – Layout Extraordinaire Feel free to drop in and pay us a visit. We'd love to have you stop by. Who is we? Those of us who have made written presentations and provided the many How To Videos. See you!
Thanks Shades. You might want to checkout who I go to for answers to DCC's Difficult Questions. Wish he was back here on TB.
PowerSteamGuy1790, His answers to questions were creditable and the help he gave me was priceless. I got into DCC because of his mentoring. Anyway wish he was back.
Yes he did. To all tuned in here feel free to stop in at BarstowRick.com, for a visit. You may or may not like it but I've had hours of fun assembling, various videos on How To Build your Toy Train or Model Railroad. Check out Classic Toy Trains. I think you'll like what you find.
Thanks to Bob Ellis and David Eaton, for their presentations on BarstowRick.com. There are some difficult questions many of us newbies have as it relates to DCC. I've looked for answers to many of my questions and turned to friends, to help me out. They've answered them nicely. Well see for yourself. I share their answers: DCC – Trouble Shooting Your Layout DCC – A Basic Introduction DCC – CV’s, Setting Values DCC -- Speed Matching PDF DCC – How To Reset Your Decoder Check it out.
There is more to see and enjoy on BarstowRick.com. Operations – The J&G Railroad Operations – Realistic DCC – How To Fry Your Locomotive Ok so that isn't much but there is over 132 posts with all kinds of information with plenty of ideas and How To's for both the newbie and the experienced model railroader. Feel free to visit.
I'm at it again. I found some excellent How To Videos and some Train Layouts that show various ways to enjoy an Operations Night. Even one from our friend Mike Fifer. Feel free to stop in and take a look. Any comments you might want to make are welcome. I've opened up the comments pages. Casting Resin Parts Layout – Barry Bogs D&RGW Backdrops – By Mike Fifer Operation Session – Switching Moves Operations – The J&G Railroad The greatest compliment you could make with regard to any of the presenters and myself. You liked something you saw and decided to include it on your layout.
One of the joys of the hobby is being able to share something you learned, something new or a new way to do something old. I'm one of those who believes in many of the Old School Ways of Doing Things. However, you won't believe what is happening with Toy Trains or Model Railroads. Lot's of interesting changes and new equipment coming on line. Many of the old school ways and means still hold true but what DCC has brought to the scene is darn right frustrating and awesome all at the same time. Check us out and if you found it helpful tell a friend.
Happy Anniversary – BarstowRick.com Over at BarstowRick.com we are having a party. Well, almost. I went to the Dollar Store to buy some whistles, poppers, party hats and some balloons that say happy baby shower. Anyway as of Oct. 4, 2015 we will have been around for a year. Lot's of interesting stuff and answers to a lot of questions. I can only hope someone will find the blog interesting, helpful and informative. Wish us well. Us? That's my associate and I who administrate the blog. Those Presenters who've taken the time to prepare the videos and share them with us. Us? To include all of you who stop in for a visit. So come join US! Take what you want and leave the rest behind. What? You don't like the way I write. A little late to say so...don't you think. LOL I do get tired of talking to myself so feel free to throw a few zingers my way. 'Have fun!
Thanks John, and right back at you. I've featured the Gulf & Pacific Railroad, John's HO Scale Model Railroad on BarstowRick.com. Look up Operations Night and I think you will catch us all guilty of having fun. Nothing but fun!
We are at it again. Locomotives and Diesel Engines – Designations. Switchbacks – How They Work Control Panel Wiring For Switches w/LED’s Rock Faces
I've made some new additions to BarstowRick.com. There's something new blowing in the wind. DCC – BlueRail Trains – New
Seems I've been blocked, somehow. Trying this again. DCC – BlueRail Trains – New Instalation Of A Tortoise Switch Machine How To – Videos Track – Kato Unitrack & DCC Track – Flex Track I've tried to download five different links to TrainBoard and unlike what I've been able to do in the past, the system isn't taking them. Not sure what to think at this time. Anyway, I have some new presentations on BarstowRick.com you can check out the link below in my signature to get to the latest additions. Enjoy or not. Just my two cents.
Nothing is "blocked". Your link in post 17 works. But something is wrong with how post 18 was uploaded.