Gregory Hile said:
This probably won't be popular nor likely happen, but I would like to see the hooligans be required to work w... moreGregory Hile said:
This probably won't be popular nor likely happen, but I would like to see the hooligans be required to work with the club members to rebuild what was destroyed. Let the club show them what's involved, demonstrate their passion and expertise, and perhaps we all gain some new youngsters to the hobby.
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Fat chance of that in the UK with the kids we have bred over the last 25 years.......they appear to have no interest in anything except those brought up to be decent kids by parents who care.
We have to blame parents who ignore their kids and spend time enjoying themselves and allowing the kids do their own thing.( a prime example that of an 11 yr old being murdered at 2-30am ..what was a child of that age being allowed out at night at that age for a start?)....
There have been over 200 deaths thro stabbings in the London area alone in the last couple of years..all by kids less than 21 yrs old......
Society has b... less
Dennis Rayon said:
Wow Todd
Your shrubs are above and beyond the level of most of our abilities, Your layout is awesome, please ... moreDennis Rayon said:
Wow Todd
Your shrubs are above and beyond the level of most of our abilities, Your layout is awesome, please show pictures when structures are in place
Dennis
Not really above anyones abilities. But you are looking at 22 years of effort. BTW, BION, I actually trim all of the trees in the same manner, but they grow differently giving each species its own look.
Yeah , they went as soon as I called a friend and told him I posted it. Sorry , I do have a CN SD70 like new except the ho... more Yeah , they went as soon as I called a friend and told him I posted it. Sorry , I do have a CN SD70 like new except the horn broke off it for sale too.
Yep, the clock 2 thing is the major lesson learned here, agreed.
Also, many mystery CV's although I asked you if you got the CV ... moreYep, the clock 2 thing is the major lesson learned here, agreed.
Also, many mystery CV's although I asked you if you got the CV sheet from the Massoth dealer, and found many of the settings did not make sense.... values out of range according to the documentation, etc.
Anyway, we all learned something, but my biggest takeaway, is I won't go near a Massoth decoder, unless I get the service tool and rewrite everything, and it seems that many DCC systems have difficulty programming some Massoth units. With a Zimo and an NCE, if I cannot program it, then to me, I really look for an alternative. This experience and other of my Massoth experiences have not been good, and I will not purchase a Massoth system to make things work.
It really depends on the hall sensor output (which normally goes to ground), and the phoenix requirements for the chuff trigger.... moreIt really depends on the hall sensor output (which normally goes to ground), and the phoenix requirements for the chuff trigger.
It might work as is (clock is really the hall effect output) and the phoenix chuff trigger needs to be pulled to ground as I remember.
Might work as is, or you may have to "amplify" the current with a single transistor.
Double check the assumptions in #2 sentence and if right, hook them up. Don't overvoltage the hall sensor most work fine on 5v
Well Sean, no one is perfect ha ha!!
Sean McGillicuddy said:
They'll let anyone join … even Greg ….
It is a ... moreWell Sean, no one is perfect ha ha!!
Sean McGillicuddy said:
They'll let anyone join … even Greg ….
It is a nice site with a different type of layouts .. and some very creative modelers..
More experiments today, but no pictures. A little chalk work of black and rusty\brown red around the upper and lower sides. Rubb... moreMore experiments today, but no pictures. A little chalk work of black and rusty\brown red around the upper and lower sides. Rubbed a little with my finger to blend in. Lightened up the panel lines and the other parts. Darn it no time for pictures yet. It will be interesting to compare photos of the steps to see what the visual difference is.
I got this McKeen car from Robert's Lines, he did the Zephyr I have and my metal streetcar. Bob always does his models in ... moreI got this McKeen car from Robert's Lines, he did the Zephyr I have and my metal streetcar. Bob always does his models in metal, has done mostly Standard Gauge cars over the years but had some kits that were in 1/29. Made of metal of course! He's a nice guy, made a few of these awhile back and I finally broke the bank and got one, may spring for the trailer soon also. You get the metal shell with the pilot. Some simple seats are welded inside and brass window frames. He has some original run FA's for $100 and I got one for the trucks to power this. will part it out for other trains. Interior will go in the E-7, once I chop it down some.
I did a plastic model of a McKeen car years ago-my first scratch build. Pix on my web page I think. This one will go on the back burner for awhile(I hope!) while I finish up a few other things first. http://thescrr.com less
Andy Clarke said:
Matt Russell said:
Ken, I have ran that coal train before, but Jane was running this time. Last time I ran it ... moreAndy Clarke said:
Matt Russell said:
Ken, I have ran that coal train before, but Jane was running this time. Last time I ran it Andy gave me the controls and said, this will keep you out of my hair for a couple hours.
And it worked too.... hehehe
that it did! hahaha! I do like running trains that go all over the layout though. Those are the fun ones. Now, if I could just not get lost. hahaha!
Dan Gilchrist said:
Hey John,
Besides Amtrak/MBTA, There is the Providence & Worcester (Now a G&W company). It's b... moreDan Gilchrist said:
Hey John,
Besides Amtrak/MBTA, There is the Providence & Worcester (Now a G&W company). It's been awhile, But I have occasionally caught the P&W switching the Valley Falls yard in Cumberland from the Church street bridge. I'm sometimes lucky enough to catch a P&W local roll by while I'm dining outside on the "platform" at a former station turned Brewpub in Putnam CT called The Crossings. http://crossingsbrewpub.com/ or in the beer garden at my local brewery https://www.blackpondbrews.com/home
Also, the Newport & Narragansett Bay/Seaview Railroad. runs some excursions and if you haven't already done it, I suggest https://www.railexplorers.net/tours/rhode-island
As far as abandoned ROW, Both the East Bay Bike path http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationEastBay.html and the Blackstone Valley Greenway https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/exploring-the-blackstone-river-valley/maps-tours-guides/blackstone-river-bikew... less
Dan DeVoto said:
I was lucky enough to get the 1/25 scale International Harvester dozer with the Karry Arch back in 2011. ... moreDan DeVoto said:
I was lucky enough to get the 1/25 scale International Harvester dozer with the Karry Arch back in 2011. 3000 Toys was closing it out at $39, great price. The link below shows how I weathered it and it's use on my RR.
https://www.largescalecentral.com/albums/td-24-logging-dozer-weathering/12251/action/view
Dan, very nice job, looks great
John, that is great news. I have a big smile on my face just for you [URL=http://www.sherv.net/][IMG]http://www.sherv.net/... moreJohn, that is great news. I have a big smile on my face just for you [URL=http://www.sherv.net/][IMG]http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/smiling-happy-face-smiley-emoticon.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I hope you have one much bigger. Keep the good news flowing.
You can still get them from Bachmann parts. https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69... moreYou can still get them from Bachmann parts. https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_143&products_id=4956&zenid=gteqioah59ha9762hh2na01ln4
Ray Dunakin said:
Too bad it's not on Amazon -- I could get it with free two-day shipping!
Oh would that be a sight. A locomotiv... moreRay Dunakin said:
Too bad it's not on Amazon -- I could get it with free two-day shipping!
Oh would that be a sight. A locomotive that size, hanging under a drone, zooming through the air, being delivered to your doorstep.
I didn't pin nail my plastic bridge, but I did pin nail my cedar bridges. I used 23 gauge pins, and yea, you have to keep your f... moreI didn't pin nail my plastic bridge, but I did pin nail my cedar bridges. I used 23 gauge pins, and yea, you have to keep your fingers out of the line of fire. Also the air pressure needs to be dialed in, and it was a lot less then I thought it was going to be. My first shot I had the pressure too high, and I actually blew the end off a 1/4 inch square piece of cedar. If you use 2 pins at each joint, each set at a different angle, the pins will hold the boards without glue. But I am a glue and pin kind of guy. less
An appeal has raised ( as at 20.30 BST Monday 20th.) over £76,000 roughly equivalent to $96,670 which is 101% of the total... moreAn appeal has raised ( as at 20.30 BST Monday 20th.) over £76,000 roughly equivalent to $96,670 which is 101% of the total expected. The anticipated total was revised upwards as the cash was coming in thick and fast.
Stewarts donation of £10,000 = approx. $12,700
Quite impressive, but this matter has had a lot f publicity.
I made a dripper for one of my wife's birdbaths and installed a faucet in one of her fountains, did some ... moreI'm trying Joe.
I made a dripper for one of my wife's birdbaths and installed a faucet in one of her fountains, did some weed mitigation, and put up the telephone pole and felt like I put in a 12 hour day. I reality it was about 2 hours worth of mild labor.
Brought home some more of my old equipment. And now that I have all the track home from my school’s train club, I can run ... moreBrought home some more of my old equipment. And now that I have all the track home from my school’s train club, I can run a larger L loop and a smaller circle loop in the lower portion of the flower bed.
But if you don’t fill in the xx’s with 2019, there will be noting to worry about and nothing to water as they will a... moreBut if you don’t fill in the xx’s with 2019, there will be noting to worry about and nothing to water as they will all be dead!!!! Get going water guy!!
Looks like a nice start to a fun layout. And yeah fill and refill. I am on the second year of mine and need to do a bunch of ref... moreLooks like a nice start to a fun layout. And yeah fill and refill. I am on the second year of mine and need to do a bunch of refilling. And I am sure this will continue for a few years. I did ladder track so at least when it settles the track stays put. Not sure what your plan is but may give it a consideration. My track is stay firmly in place which means the settling is really just cosmetic and does not require a lot of track re-work.
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John,
Any chance you know of someone with another of Rodney's gearboxes?I'm afraid to run my Bachmann K without one... more<snip>
John,
Any chance you know of someone with another of Rodney's gearboxes?I'm afraid to run my Bachmann K without one -- I've actually melted LGB track power wires from the amp draw involved with running the stock engine at slower speeds
Robbie,
Several months ago I managed to hunt a good phone number for Rodney and contacted him on the subject of making another run of those gear boxes. Politely, but he emphatically declined. Considering they were for the most part a made to order order gear box using special cut gears, even reverse engineering would present it's own set of difficulties without having one to dis-assemble and measure. I am sure not what you wanted to hear, but the most recent info avaiable as far as I know.
I may look into possibly generating the engineering to make a similar unit using commercial off the shelf parts. If I remember correctly the ratio of his box was something along he lines of 1.9:1. Maybe some time in the W.M. Berg or Stock Pro... less
