I finally managed to do another video... this one is a product demo of the Digitrax LNWI. I'm doing a clinic on it for my local NMRA Division, and seriously considering adding one to Frost River even though I already have JMRI's WiThrottle server running.
Oh, and here's an update on Standlee Hay... I've built a foundation for it. Foundation by Mark, on Flickr It needs some work, though. I'll probably have to rebuild it (the foundation) from scratch. It's a good proof of concept, though. Progress!
How about another video? This one demos the LocoNet based Arduino-powered infrared detector board I built for my staging yard...
not for nothing, but that track print and the sensor would make a neat small kit to sell ... and it looks like an wheel flange oiler on the prototype.
I'm considering it. If I were to do so, there are some things yet to work out... manufacturability, and service/repairability, to name a few. I have one sensor that appears to be dead already (out of 3 tested!), and figuring out how to remove/replace it without tearing up the layout may be tricky. I have some ideas on how to improve on that, but they aren't ready for prime-time.
OK, it' been a while (six months!) ... but I have a video update for you. This past Saturday I held an open house for the local NMRA Division and some other guests. This is a video version of the "tour" that I gave, basically...
excellent layout and lift bridge which i need for my layout extension btw we have the same layout designer
He's good, isn't he! The lift bridge is about to be re-engineered. The hinges work flawlessly, but I've had some issues with warping and alignment on the other end. A friend of mine who is into mechanical design and shop work is going to help me (well... really, do it for me) rebuild the bridge itself and the far-end abutment in metal so that it will hold alignment better.
*****What traffic will the Dixie Cup plant have? Specifically what railcar types? Looks like a great industry Joe
Dixie Cup takes in paper in boxcars (indoor unloading) and wax in tank cars (unloading fixtures outside the building).
Dixie Cup takes in paper in boxcars (indoor unloading) and wax in tank cars (unloading fixtures outside the building). I believe outgoing shipments are by truck, but I will be confirming this (or just changing it 'coz I can).