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Today, 07:05 AMThank you, bremner !!! I used the link and that could solve several things !!! Since I model BN and EJ&E, I will need beacons also !!! Fantastic advice !!!2 replies | 26 view(s) -
Today, 06:43 AMWhen doing an N-scale speaker install, it's important to consider which frequencies you want to optimize. For the high frequency whine of an EMD, a tight speaker box would be best. For an ALCO, where you want that nice low freq "chug", you want to vent the enclosed side via baffles so the pulses "add" at low frequencies, and therefor make low frequency sound louder than it would be with an airtight box.15 replies | 355 view(s)
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Today, 06:43 AMJust ordered a Kato GS4 from a TB advertiser, because the price was right !!! I admit I'm a "steam rookie" (only own one !!!) and I'm wondering what I should expect when I finally get my grubby mits on this thing. Is there anything specific I should do before break-in ??? With Diesels, I can usually toss 'em on the rails and let 'em go. It just seems that there might be more to the steamer, ya' know ??? Any advice ??? Thanks !!!0 replies | 7 view(s)
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Today, 06:40 AMI have not, but... http://www.richmondcontrols.com/special.html2 replies | 26 view(s) -
Today, 06:37 AMFor N scale, loksound micro is far and away the best. More available engine sounds, smaller size, four function outputs to the TSU-750's two outputs, easy two speaker install (operates fine at 4 or 8 ohms), and better motor control (especially important in N scale). Tsunami has better steam sound, I'll give them that. They need to develop a slightly smaller stripped-down Tsunami (Tsunami 'light'?) with better motor control for N scale. By...15 replies | 355 view(s)
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Today, 06:08 AMI was running some of my E units tonight and GF innocently asked why my passenger trains don't have "squiggly lights". I knew that she meant MARS lights !!! So, now I'm asking if anyone has taken a dual H/L cab unit and had one solid light and one MARS light in DC. I know there isn't much room in there, but has anybody done this ???2 replies | 26 view(s)
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Today, 05:27 AMNice!! Just placed my order for two.... Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk 27 replies | 236 view(s) -
Today, 05:11 AMA HUMONGOUS hobby shop opened up here last year..Carries EVERYTHING BUT trains,only has RC & model car paint..And we all know what a booming hobby model cars are these days..LOL!!! The even bigger slap in the face,he carries almost every kind of helicopters BUT the ones I fly..Can't win..157 replies | 6178 view(s) -
Today, 05:09 AMTruck VS Train...Train wins everytime !!! :ohboy: Happy to see everyone is ok.5240 replies | 407621 view(s) -
Today, 05:01 AMAHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... I get it...thnxs :cool::cool:7 replies | 266 view(s)
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Today, 04:58 AMWhen the railroad first built through town in 1856, it was called Railroad Street. Sometime around the beginning of the 20th century, it was renamed Calhoun Street. It was on the edge of the Richmond business district but soon became run down. It was not paved until many years later so was a constant source of mud. At times the only dry place to walk was on the railroad roadbed. That is when it acquired its nickname. It became home to most of...7 replies | 70 view(s) -
Today, 04:54 AMMine is a protolance what if. UP's purchase of the SP is challenged and they are forced to divest parts. My railroad consists of a transcon. Former rock, former drgw and former WP plus assorted shortlines. Including corp and PNWR. It's really just a justification for running modern class one trains with freelance power.5 replies | 59 view(s) -
Today, 04:45 AMLast week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLVKb1HxhAY I have family in the Brady area. It was owned by the Gulf Colorado & San Saba Railroad (now the Heart of Texas Railroad). There's an article about it in Wikipedia (including the bridge fire). Very similar incident in 2002: http://www.arizonarails.com/bad_day.html0 replies | 18 view(s)
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Today, 04:42 AMYes it can be very confusing, unless you have followed the N Scale Vehicle of the Year Awards from the beginning. In the spring of 2005, the steering committee for the N Scale Vehicle Association decided to use the National N Scale Convention in San Diego as its first public activity. However, just sitting at table hoping other modelers with an interest in N scale vehicle models might drop by could have been very boring. We needed...7 replies | 266 view(s)
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Today, 04:36 AMThe problem is, the FB-2 trucks have an axle spacing of 9 scale feet, the AAR-B trucks have an axle spacing of 9.33 scale feet, and the LRC trucks would require an axle spacing of 9.75 scale feet to be accurate. Thus the reason for the pondering.3 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 04:08 AMGot up way too late today to get much done. Spent about an hour getting the new track alignment tied in. Got the GP40's out for a test run. As before, ran good in a CW direction and a minor problem in the CCW direction. But, that was fixed quick, with ballast added under the inner section of troublesome curve. Worked good. Now, the K is the next test!! That thing will point out every trouble spot around the layout!! Next couple days, I'm...58 replies | 2238 view(s) -
Today, 03:58 AMI thought this might be a good way to get peoples interest. There is a DCC forum here, and sound is included, but no sticky type thread. When I got my loksound installed and going, I kept having minor issues. Then the auto BEMF function decided to kill itself. Loksound replaced my decoder for free. I am yet to re-install it. What I have found though, is that folks are either not interested or don't want to foot out the money for something you...15 replies | 355 view(s) -
Today, 03:47 AMHave you seen the inside of a TM-06? They are almost flat and the trucks have almost no tower that engages the worm gear. Maybe I'm missing something but I don't know how you could put an Atlas truck in the Tomix chassis. My Japanese isn't that good anymore and I'm not going to wake up my wife but from what I can figure out from the packaging, it looks like the Tomix A trucks have 14mm axle spacing and the Tomix B trucks have 16mm axle...3 replies | 136 view(s) -
Today, 03:36 AMWell, if passenger trains are your thing, you could do something like Toronto's former Spadina Roundhouse.3 replies | 95 view(s)
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Today, 03:24 AMIm lucky to have one decent hobby shop within a half hour drive. They mainly deal in RC stuff but have a small train section and carry a ton of different paints. They recently expanded to include a good chunk of the Warhammer and 40K miniature games line, to include the game specific paints, further increasing what they have to offer. I need to go talk to those guys to see what they have to say about the paints and if they plan on stocking...157 replies | 6178 view(s) -
Today, 03:23 AMLooks like I will never buy a crustoleum product again.157 replies | 6178 view(s) -
Today, 03:22 AMDon't take that personal. I posted 1956 before you did...probably by nano seconds! Dave5 replies | 59 view(s) -
Today, 03:21 AMMark Dance replied to a thread Modeling Weekend Photo Fun May 24, 2013 in Weekly and Special ThreadsYou are most welcome. I learn a lot from the great and creative modellers on these forums so it is my hope that I can give something back by sharing what I learn in return. md7 replies | 111 view(s) -
Today, 03:20 AMKarankawa Terminal District of the Santa Vaca and Santa Fe Rwy. MY version of the Santa Fe in Galveston, Texas ca 1956, twisting the geography around just enough to include some of my favorite sites in Galveston that were a couple miles distant from the tracks.5 replies | 59 view(s) -
Today, 03:20 AMEven my HiRail is proto-freelanced. My outdoor railway is based upon a depression era merger. Works for me. I ain't stuck at 3:53 PM on Friday, June 23rd 1956 on Abilene.5 replies | 59 view(s)
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Today, 03:19 AMa bunch of blma topgons that most seem to list to one side loaded or empty461 replies | 25089 view(s) -
Today, 03:15 AMJust a guess right now. Are the two motor contacts only connected to the DZ125 orange and gray wires? Motor isolated from the loco/tender pickups. I have used the DZ125 on DCC and no issues. Rich1 replies | 38 view(s)
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Today, 03:13 AMI just found this: http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/album.php?albumid=1724&attachmentid=52198 Thought the rest of you might be interested. I don't see where you made any changes to your plan. "Kid Friendly" or perfect for a kid....I'd agree. Now let's see what you can really do if you put your mind to it.11 replies | 347 view(s) -
Today, 03:12 AMAll of my post-tinplate modeling, even modular days, has been toward proto-freelancing.5 replies | 59 view(s) -
Today, 03:10 AMMark, I have to say that the layout looks great. One thing that stands out is the consistency in the scenery. From colors, foliage, ballast, weathering on anything. You have been able to tie it all together in a very convincing manner. I always enjoy the photos and videos. Thanks for sharing it all with us.7 replies | 111 view(s) -
Today, 03:09 AMA quick search on the caboose came up with : http://yonkersrails.com/id152.html http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/rsPicture.aspx?id=114657 replies | 70 view(s)
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Today, 03:07 AMProbably not at all what you're looking for, this one's closed & only used for storage.3 replies | 95 view(s)
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Today, 03:05 AMIn a different thread, MarkInLA asked how many layouts are freelanced versus prototypical...well, I am a proto-freelanced, I am modeling the SP, based on Casa Grande, AZ, in the 1980's. I could not get enough data for my era, so I am just making it up as I go, making it look like the area....what do you model?5 replies | 59 view(s)
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Today, 03:01 AMThe steamer was one of three brass imports a Trainboard member listed here for sale. I liked this one the best and we worked out a price we both liked and here she is. :) QUOTE] Jerry, Thanks for the come back and details of how you arrived at such a fine stove. That answers my question. On the other note of excitement...phew! That was close.5240 replies | 407621 view(s)
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Today, 02:59 AMJust type "roundhouses" in the search at the top of the page and you will find a number of articles on the subject.3 replies | 95 view(s) -
Today, 02:58 AMI model an actual 8 mile branch of the Frisco 1915-1925 era. All scratchbuilt structures and resin kit rolling stock and loco kitbashing. Very rewarding.5 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 02:48 AMOops. It seems as though everyone came out OK?5240 replies | 407621 view(s)
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Today, 02:45 AMMontana Rail Link SD40-2XR 256, SD70Ace 4312 with the "Night Gas" (Train R-MRL6211) passing through Dixon, Montana:7 replies | 70 view(s)
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Today, 02:40 AMAnd my excitement of the day.... http://www.myfoxal.com/story/22419481/man-survives-collision-with-train-in-glencoe5240 replies | 407621 view(s) -
Today, 02:39 AMThe steamer was one of three brass imports a Trainboard member listed here for sale. I liked this one the best and we worked out a price we both liked and here she is. :) Glenn, I will definatly let you know when I get time to get down there. Would love to see the new layout. The Odenville sessions were always a lot of fun, and with awesome crewmen. Still hang with some of them on the Coosa :)5240 replies | 407621 view(s)
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Today, 02:39 AM"Mud Alley"? Is there a story behind this name?7 replies | 70 view(s)
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Today, 02:24 AMSecretWeapon replied to a thread Modeling Weekend Photo Fun May 24, 2013 in Weekly and Special Threads7 replies | 111 view(s) -
Today, 02:15 AMMud Alley, Richmond, Texas.7 replies | 70 view(s)
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Today, 02:13 AMGot this at Point Pleasant,WV. Didn't know about the B&O boxcar until I got home.Maybe someone can give some history on the caboose. Curtis7 replies | 70 view(s)
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Today, 01:58 AMNext time ya need Polaris parts,call me,LOL!!!157 replies | 6178 view(s)
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Today, 01:53 AMNow if we could just get an ETA? :)2 replies | 90 view(s)
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Today, 01:51 AMHow thick (or thin) is 0.007 inches? Not very darned thick. How much effort does it take to break a piece of glass 0.007 inches thick? Not very darned much. During the convention last week, I spent more time teaching than learning, but I still managed to pick up a new "trick". Not so much a trick really, more of a "I didn't know that existed!" thing. Jimmy Simmons from Monster Model Works tipped me off to the use of REAL GLASS for model...0 replies | 34 view(s) -
Today, 01:48 AMMy concept is quite clear, at least to me. I model northern New England scenes reminiscent of my youth: towns, woods, farms, factories, etc. Through them, I run B&M locomotives, both steam and first (and a few second) generation Minute Man diesels, though not necessarily true to numbering or type. For instance B&M never owned an RS-1, but I have two 20 year old Atlas products that run well and are painted Minute Man scheme. Besides it's MY...5 replies | 63 view(s) -
Today, 01:45 AMHeh. Reminds me of trying to order snowmobile parts from a Polaris dealer when I lived in Tennessee. Talk about looks... Nowadays it almost seems like MRR-ing is as niche and rare in most areas as snowmobiling is in the South.157 replies | 6178 view(s)
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Today, 01:40 AMSAUDI ARABIA: Snøhetta of Norway has been appointed to design the city centre Qasr Al Hokm station on the planned Riyadh metro network. ArRiyadh Development Authority said it had selected the winning proposals for the main stations on the 177 km six-line network based on their 'outstanding conceptual thinking and powerful design', with the stations intended as 'tranquil oases for travel, shopping and dining' to place the metro at the heart of...0 replies | 11 view(s) -
Today, 01:40 AMAustralia: Metro Trains Melbourne has ordered five MerMec rail geometry, profile and catenary measuring systems. Finland: Vogelsang is to supply a train water supply and retention tank emptying system for a €50m depot VR is building in Oulu. India: Project manager Delhi Metro Rail Corp has awarded Thales a contract to supply a passenger information system for the Jaipur metro. Malaysia: Singapore Technologies Electronics has won a S$31m...0 replies | 14 view(s)
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Today, 01:40 AMRUSSIA: Airport shuttle operator Aeroexpress launched a service between Kazan International Airport and the city’s central station on May 22, in time for the Summer Universiade taking place in July. Services will use Siemens Lastochka electric multiple-units. Initially there will be four services per day in each direction, with an increase in frequency from June 4. The end-to-end journey time is 20 min. The trains include spaces for...0 replies | 11 view(s)
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Today, 01:35 AMBuddyBurton replied to a thread Prototype Weekend Proto FUN! 5/24/2013 in Weekly and Special Threads5/19/13--CN L563 at Robins with an ex GTW on the point. 5/22/13--Same unit on the point at Cedar Rapids.7 replies | 70 view(s) -
Today, 01:11 AMNo, Yes, your choice. Now it's clear to me.... we's got an old fashioned guessing game. I see it and you don't so what is it? If no one sees it that makes me smarter then....well...maybe not. Grin! You've heard from some of our serious modelers here on TB. I don't think the guys and gals from the former train boards are here. They might be, I said shrugging my shoulders. I used to watch this kind of fun play out on other...11 replies | 347 view(s)
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Today, 01:06 AMI do not believe there is really any accurate way to track who is or has done what. It would be interesting to know an answer to your question. (1) There probably would be at least three categories: Freelance (fictional), proto-freelance (an example being such as bremner has noted), and prototype. The latter, per question (2) would seem to me most difficult, (yet rewarding), with all the fidelity to detail in both layout design, detailing of...5 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 01:04 AMThere's really no good reason to answer your question as the layout has no real value for operations. Guess all you want is for someone to find one more way to go roundy- round.11 replies | 347 view(s) -
Today, 12:56 AMI think modeling a protptype is easier for the reasons you mentioned. Probably more prototype modelers in recent years. I consider the private road name (PRN) a fad from the 1960s.5 replies | 63 view(s) -
Today, 12:42 AMI think some of you are chiming in without having read the first (starting) post. This thread was intended for those that would like a layout challenge. I assumed that the uninterested would just ignore it (my mistake). You can review the layout if you want, but realize you are reviewing a Newbie layout “after the fact”. If you are interested in finding the layout mistake in question, look for two pieces of track to move that will...11 replies | 347 view(s)
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Today, 12:39 AMActually several months back Shipsure said, over on the Railwire forum, that they were looking at a PRR prototype... http://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=26527.msg269403#msg2694032 replies | 90 view(s) -
Today, 12:37 AMHi Guys, I have two n scale locos doing basically the same thing and it is rally starting to bug me. Please note I only have DC at home, I run DCC at my club. 1st is a Rivarossi Bigboy, runs like a sewing machine, put Digitrax DZ125 on the tender, added power pickups tender, ran fine on DC but a little temperamental on DCC, fitted a LED head light, now runs superberb on DC shorts out the DCC layout just by putting it on the track? 2nd...1 replies | 38 view(s)
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Thank you, bremner !!! I used the link and that could solve several things !!! Since I model BN and EJ&E, I will need beacons also !!! Fantastic advice !!!
"Squiggly Lights" !!!