David Palmeter said:
In order to get more operating time, and to give my old bones a break (metaphorically speaking), I am build... moreDavid Palmeter said:
In order to get more operating time, and to give my old bones a break (metaphorically speaking), I am building a modest size indoor 1:24 scale layout. I considered functional power poles on my outdoor layout but the hazards of maintaining them on a ground level layout were obvious. Indoors, however, with no critters of the four-legged or grandkid kinds wandering around on the layout, it seems a better idea for lighting up my structures and lineside equipment. A huge bonus is not having to fold my creaky old joints to crawl around under the layout. I found some pictures of HO power poles connected to buildings, nothing in 1:24 scale and nobody who mentioned actually making them electrically functional. They are everything from simple poles to works of art:
Has anyone installed power poles on your layout? Have you made them electrically functional? Any thoughts on the idea?
Thanks!
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David P. We have used your idea for years but then we are... less
Even with the white metal issues, these are nice cars. When I saw RLD had a great $65 price on them at ECLSTS I picked up anothe... moreEven with the white metal issues, these are nice cars. When I saw RLD had a great $65 price on them at ECLSTS I picked up another one. It came out of the box intact, but only took minimal handling to snap off one step. I'll try and get by with using one taken off car #1, but there is a small issue with that: Color. I didn't realize that Bachman made the Data Only in two different colors. New one; Oxide Brown on left and older one; Oxide Red on the right...
Now I need to find a "browner" primer to pain the one step. Supposedly Bachman has the replacement rucks in stock so I am going to ask for two pairs to replace these that the experts say will fail eventually. less
Ray, Have you snooped around Pershing County, NV? Lots of abandon mine buildings, cemeteries, etc.
Some of them might be u... moreRay, Have you snooped around Pershing County, NV? Lots of abandon mine buildings, cemeteries, etc.
Some of them might be unobtainable with Megaweapon, but nothin says you can't tow an ATV on a trailer.
I was just at a hobby store, looking around at prices of R/C airplanes, and to be authentic you can spend over $3,000. on the en... moreI was just at a hobby store, looking around at prices of R/C airplanes, and to be authentic you can spend over $3,000. on the engine alone, for a gas powered model, the kits are almost that much for the larger scales, and the time to build them. I cannot think of any hobby that is real cheap, when you add up the parts, special tools or equipment or supplies needed to really enjoy the hobby, so to me , and i am in no way "rich or well off" the hobby of large scale trains is what it is. There might be used locomotives going for $5-1000 where as the were sold new for $300 years ago, ( Aristo dash 9 comes to mind), but not many things that are no longer produced and are in demand go for less than what they were years ago. Has anyone watched a Barrett- Jackson car auction?
USAT got the molds, and nowhere did they say they would be producing them HERE in the USA, I would be happy if they did, but I am sure they will send them to another place with low labor cost, to try and keep the street price low and the qual... less
I have a USA 5344 Hudson I mite sell. I have 3 USA Hudson's and love them !Its set up for track or battery and has a Revol... moreI have a USA 5344 Hudson I mite sell. I have 3 USA Hudson's and love them !Its set up for track or battery and has a Revolution in it !
I read this: "The Digitax prompts aren't as good as menus, but it does give me the choice of 2 or 4 digit addressing."
as a comp... moreI read this: "The Digitax prompts aren't as good as menus, but it does give me the choice of 2 or 4 digit addressing."
as a comparison to the NCE we were talking about....
Otherwise, I was not sure of why you brought up this feature standard on most better DCC systems.
Anyway, yes, you need to set that bit in CV29 in order to change from short addressing to long addressing.
When you used JMRI to set a long address, the JMRI system changed that bit in CV29 for you....
If you read the spec, you will see that the decoder can have 3 different addresses in it, and you can select which of the 3 to use... there is a reason there is a "switch" between long and short addresses... to allow you to have 2 different addresses on your loco... for several reasons..
Thanks for the tutorial Dave, I don't care what Shawn says about you, you're aces in my book. Was great seeing you and the other... moreThanks for the tutorial Dave, I don't care what Shawn says about you, you're aces in my book. Was great seeing you and the other at The Alcove. Also, the Drag and Brag was another success. See everybody in Timonium next year !!!
42" gauge Rr's were also in New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan and South Africa.
3 ft 6 in gauge railways
They were even recommended for... more42" gauge Rr's were also in New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan and South Africa.
3 ft 6 in gauge railways
They were even recommended for the USA.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow-gauge_railroads_in_the_United_States
Just like many Metre gauge RR's also found Wordlwide, 42" was considered to be mainline rather than Narrow Gauge.
Got 'em. $4 each, with a connector on each end. Cut them in half, one end "power out" from the controller, and the o... moreGot 'em. $4 each, with a connector on each end. Cut them in half, one end "power out" from the controller, and the other end is the "power in" plug to the wires leading to the rails. Should be OK now!
Longer term, I was amazed at the number of switches at the car shop. If I pull this off, maybe I'll get bold with another project in this dark magic of "electricity."
I use a Silhouette Cameo (cutter). I think a few others are using them. I freely share my files. Maybe if there ... moreHi John,
I use a Silhouette Cameo (cutter). I think a few others are using them. I freely share my files. Maybe if there is enough interest, we could have a section where everyone shares their files.
Shane
PS- Also a great toy for wives who enjoy scrapbooking.
Thanks Jim, I thought about your friends comment that all alliterations is an absolutely awful awkward absence of thought. O hec... moreThanks Jim, I thought about your friends comment that all alliterations is an absolutely awful awkward absence of thought. O heck being truthful, I have
never heard of the word and had to look up the meaning. BUT, this ole semple miended countrie boy is luckei to put a few werds Togehter that makess eny since, and most of thim are messpeled, and soundes sillie end shamefulle senceless .. Wew Thathere koncocksion of werds wass fun.
Yes I am looking forward to completing the scene around the 4P Gun shop. I love making highly detailed scenes that can be left outside for a short time that will not be ruined by the elements. That can be placed into their location, QUICKLY, without getting down on my rarely used hands and knees position.
I have always been disappointed in the lack of use of lots of details in GRR and fully understand why, but this is my way of fulfilling my desire for details.
Again thank you for your thoughtful compliments.
Dennis less
With no size reference in the first post, I didn't know if the part was big enough to be an under-frame, or as small as an equip... moreWith no size reference in the first post, I didn't know if the part was big enough to be an under-frame, or as small as an equipment hatch cover. Turns out it was neither that big nor that small....
Here is a short video of the operating steam donkey loading logs at the landing on the mini layout. https://youtu.be/rYdExmvUvK... moreHere is a short video of the operating steam donkey loading logs at the landing on the mini layout. https://youtu.be/rYdExmvUvKE Hope you like it. Doc Tom
Pete,
Nice! I love your tram. We have LGB's Fueriger Elias and the old boy is a family and fan favorite...even when ... morePete,
Nice! I love your tram. We have LGB's Fueriger Elias and the old boy is a family and fan favorite...even when he pulls D&RGW rolling stock! If we ever do a live steam plunge, I sense a tram.
" Rooster " said:
Rick Marty said:
Dan Hilyer said:
Rick Marty said:... more" Rooster " said:
Rick Marty said:
Dan Hilyer said:
Rick Marty said:
I like it, will it stay in place during wet weather operations?
Rick, I doubt it. Hairspray certainly doesn’t help my wife’s hair in the rain
Well maybe you can get her to overcoat it with Krylon Matte, and that will help with the UV protection also
Yes, if she would like to keep her hair set that way for quite sometime. But then she would not be able to go too the beauty parlor and talk smack while catching up on town gossip?
AND the issue with that is ............? less
I cut the first acrylic bent and two more sets of the cross pieces today. Each bent takes about 32 minutes to cut. &... moreI cut the first acrylic bent and two more sets of the cross pieces today. Each bent takes about 32 minutes to cut. This is much quicker than I anticipated. A set of four crossbraces takes about 9 minutes and there are two sets per bent. These will be held together with M2x35mm SS screws and nuts. This is smoked in color.
Pete Lassen said:
I think I would insist on them doing the spinal tap while you are out for the lift the hood and poke aro... morePete Lassen said:
I think I would insist on them doing the spinal tap while you are out for the lift the hood and poke around to see what's happening surgery. Save some time and safe you some pain and suffering. At least it makes sense to me, save you some money, the guys that are there anyway, but , since it makes sense they will come up with a reason for not relieving that pain for a while. You need to come stay down here for a month or so, We have some world class places, like Mayo Clinic here, I would open my house while you are here and you can bring trains( and build some things while you are here, but they would have to stay here) to run.
This not a bad idea, in fact it is very logical. Therefore it won't happen. The spinal tap people are radiologists and they do it with a flouroscope (fancy X-ray) to guide them. Unless they have a flouriscope in the operating room and can call in a radiologist to do it, I doubt it would get done. But I will ask. Its a good idea. less
Pete Lassen said:
Jon, Is there a grommet to seal the rod/casing area, I think this would work great for my outdoor switches and... morePete Lassen said:
Jon, Is there a grommet to seal the rod/casing area, I think this would work great for my outdoor switches and would not have the rust worry and are probably way less expensive than choke cables. and by having them in straight lines from the switch I wouldn't need the bell cranks. Thanks for the pictures and the explanations
No there is not. The inner rod must be allowed to extend beyond the end of the sleeve in most applications. I suppose it might be possible to seal it and only have the 4-40 rod extending beyond, but since it needs to move it couldn't be water tight. less
after watching the video a couple of times I see some potential problem spots I need to address, some abrupt connections and not... moreafter watching the video a couple of times I see some potential problem spots I need to address, some abrupt connections and not smooth transitions , and some dips that could cause problems. Kind of helpful to do this to get inspection of track, I will have to add a corrected video in the future to this after the track gang has done their job.
Shawn Viggiano said:
Dan Hilyer said:
Cool video, Shawn ..... figuratively and literally How do you get those deep t... moreShawn Viggiano said:
Dan Hilyer said:
Cool video, Shawn ..... figuratively and literally How do you get those deep trenches in the snow?
Thanks Dan ..i just use a kids shovel and cut the side of shovel down. Then just start digging out .
Sounds like Work .... oops, there's that four letter word Mamma told me never to use
