Hi guys,
Thanks for the thanks! I have reached a good stopping point for today.
All of the "A" end railings have been com... moreHi guys,
Thanks for the thanks! I have reached a good stopping point for today.
All of the "A" end railings have been completed. The curved side railings are done. The four supports for the cupola are done. All are attached with HO scale track nails.
The stack has been added - it's a 3D print. The Precision Scale cupola roof grabirons have been primed, but not painted or attached.
The "A" end has a USA Trains coupler as I need one that's functional on that end. The remaining brass railings need to be primed and painted silver, except for the cupola supports wcich will be the same red as the carbody. And yes, the prototype had different tops on its ladders at each end.
Next I'll give it a dose of weathering, then add window glass. Window glass will be microscope slide cover glass. I still need to add the roofing/sandpaper and the roofwalks and rain gutters and then I'll be DONE. Yay!
Now I'm gonna go do my taxes, to be immediately followed by a visit to a certain local brewery for solace.
Cheers,
Ma... less
It has been a busy winter and the Train Fund is now depleted. First action came when I received Peter K's Aster Reno.
&nbs... moreIt has been a busy winter and the Train Fund is now depleted. First action came when I received Peter K's Aster Reno.
This is 30-40 years old, and was the third locomotive Aster released. It is quite similar to my JNR 8550 but much prettier. The plan was to convert it to butane firing, but I've been unable to find an off-the-shelf gas tank. In any case, it is so good looking I think I will keep it on the shelf, and polish the brass when I decide to sell it as there is no longer any room on the shelf.
Then, from the same source, I acquired a Rishon Mason Bogie. These were built about 20 years ago in Australia, and not many were built, or imported for that matter. It has a wooden cab which fell apart at the seams in shipping. [The Mason Bogies swivel at both ends, like a diesel with 2 trucks. Theoretically they can handle rough and twisty track, which is why I bought it. In practice, both the prototype and model had flexible joints to get the steam fro... less
I wouldn't think so or at least I hope not as I like looking at all of them no matter what stage they are in, might not receive ... moreI wouldn't think so or at least I hope not as I like looking at all of them no matter what stage they are in, might not receive as many points as completed ones but then again I didn't write the rules
Yes, that correlates with what TOC told me, that the owner of the molds and CMS got hurt bad in December, but has recovered, and... moreYes, that correlates with what TOC told me, that the owner of the molds and CMS got hurt bad in December, but has recovered, and the status of the company is uncertain.
I'm going to try to see what bulk I can buy, I like their "building blocks"
Some really go looking figures in more ways than 1 but again no railroad ones, Just plain folk had some good ones but think the ... moreSome really go looking figures in more ways than 1 but again no railroad ones, Just plain folk had some good ones but think the went out of business, best I have found so far for the money is American diorama ones and $6.98 each, hard to beat and they do have a couple in blue bib overhauls, also saw some 1:20 ones one EBay but at 3 and 1/2' tall just too big for some of my engines
Thanks for chiming in folks. I checked with them again, and their bar and breakfast areas will be up and running. So since the D... moreThanks for chiming in folks. I checked with them again, and their bar and breakfast areas will be up and running. So since the D&B attendance sounds to be relatively thin, I won't push for a special room. We can just head for the bar...
You know, I'm almost tempted to suggest going back to the Wyndham next year, and just drive down early Sat AM to Timonium. The room is almost half the price, and the D&B would be a breeze. Probably a dumb idea, but WTH.
My wife bought me a Ruby kit about 15 years ago for Christmas that I immediately assembled overnight, not going to bed until the... moreMy wife bought me a Ruby kit about 15 years ago for Christmas that I immediately assembled overnight, not going to bed until the next late morning. I only tried to run it once but didn’t try the compressed air until I decided to try and get it running yesterday. I used compressed air through the water fill in the tank. I found an easy way to make an adapter. I used the long stepped applicator tip that comes with a tube of Permatex silicone. I ran a pipe tap in the tube end to accept a male quick connector then cut the end off so the tip would screw into the boiler threads. Using a regulator, I ran about 20lbs of air and adjusted the valves and essentrics. Took many fine adjustments but I think I finally have it right. Last night I got a 16 minute run out of it on my garage floor.
Im finding the whole thing is a learning process. How much fire is needed, how much steam, getting the cylinders cleared of condensate without putting out the flame, etc. hopefully I’ll get it right. I’m learnin... less
Rick, the 9 volt batteries will not last long with the 14 volt bulbs, so it may be less dollars in the long run to use rechargab... moreRick, the 9 volt batteries will not last long with the 14 volt bulbs, so it may be less dollars in the long run to use rechargable, depending of course on your run times.
Thanks Matt ! The shot filled in the voids between the auto wheel weights real good. These cars will track we... more Thanks Matt ! The shot filled in the voids between the auto wheel weights real good. These cars will track well for sure . These two cars will also be using Kadee's metal trucks . I'm very pleased with them so far and their heavy too . Because the trucks on this car are so close to the ends I had to modify the Kadee coupler box to allow the trucks to swing more. I only had to cut up the bottom of the Kadee box. I mounted the couplers with two 4-40 screws after drilling and tapping the aluminum strip. I had to shim the couplers down .060 cuz they were too high. I also finished closing up the bottom sill beam and used .015 plastic instead of the .030 I mentioned earlier. Off to my local hobby shop next to pick up some more Evergreen plastic shapes and get started on the bottom . Thanks for following along ! ... less
The EBT is one of my favorite railroads. I have found memories of waking up one morning in 2011 at 3AM so that I cou... moreThe EBT is one of my favorite railroads. I have found memories of waking up one morning in 2011 at 3AM so that I could light #15s fire and then later in the day operate is for a brief period. Since 15 was rebuilt in 2005 and was out of service since the end of 2011. It is quite possible that it will get a boiler extension and be back in service next year.
I hope someday to be able to get behind her throttle again sometime.
Leroy's Transfer & Warehouse - Build Log I DID NOT FINISH
I chose to go down a different path with my bui... moreLeroy's Transfer & Warehouse - Build Log I DID NOT FINISH
I chose to go down a different path with my build technique this year. The buildings are 100% 3D printed. The only wood used is in the deck and the flooring on the 2nd floor. Here are some statistics on the printing:
Total Print time = 297 hours
Total individual print jobs = 109
Total individual pieces printed = 205
Total length of filament used = 5,346 feet (just over a mile)
Total Cost of filament = $96.23 (all in possession before Jan 1, 2020, so it doesn't count toward $30 limit) But still ridiculous.
The only costs that go against the $30 is a couple bottles of CA glue at $4.67 each.
Items left to do: Roofing (corrugated tin), attach front steps, attach rear steps and a ramp that goes on the side, more painting and weathering and add a jib crane to the far right corner. So, without further adieu:
Thanks for following along and thanks to all those that participated this y... less
The parts for the pump all finally came in, with this glob being the 3d printed bits.
The base was wonky, it curle... moreThe parts for the pump all finally came in, with this glob being the 3d printed bits.
The base was wonky, it curled up some where the pump (upper right in the above pic) and the main bearing box (lower right) were. So I had to do some serious surgery on it, with new acrylic parts screwed together to straighten it out. Here's that, and the other parts now separated.
From my reading it seems that the rule of thumb for Shays was 10 loads at 10mph.
In the East they usually operated on poor track... moreFrom my reading it seems that the rule of thumb for Shays was 10 loads at 10mph.
In the East they usually operated on poor track often temporarily placed to remove logs in the valley between two hills. When the timber was gone the track was moved to the next valley.
If you want to see a REALLY slow model Shay find a Missouri Locomotive Company Buffalo Shay.
I've even seen a video of a Shay splashing through a creek in WVA. The logging company didn't bother building a bridge.
Eric, great job at the triple "O" kids really pulled it together, you still have the knack for staging, you and Tom Trigg, ... moreEric, great job at the triple "O" kids really pulled it together, you still have the knack for staging, you and Tom Trigg, I still remember the sugar baron war staging, keep up the good work, Bill
Greg Elmassian said:
Ken, please read, no one asked to buy a new car because they have a flat tire. Another option that has noth... moreGreg Elmassian said:
Ken, please read, no one asked to buy a new car because they have a flat tire. Another option that has nothing to do with the question or the thread. Inappropriate, especially for an advertiser. Greg
Greg Elmassian said:
Geeze Don...
"how do I fix my flat tire?"
Buy a different car...
Bad form...
Don't complain if I come on a thread about what R/C system to install and suggest track power.
Greg
Greg, you want a pissin contest, go somewhere else.
Better yet, take some of your own advice. less
John Caughey said:
Since most switches are momentary, I think you'd need another switch (dpdt) controlled by the turnout motor t... moreJohn Caughey said:
Since most switches are momentary, I think you'd need another switch (dpdt) controlled by the turnout motor to activate a different power supply for the LEDs, which are polarity sensitive.
I did it on my old HO layout I used a microswitch to turn on one LED and the other off on a mimic panel so I could see the direction the point (turnout for the US folks) was set to.
The switch was a NO/NC switch that activated depending on the point arm position.
Would be very easy to do, so easy in fact that I am planning on using it on new my G layout but this time switching signal lights as well.
No real need to involve a point motor except for positioning the "throw bar?".
Power supply under cover LEDs wherever and switch in a water resistant cover. less
Ric Golding said:
Great work and great modeling.
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Doc, look back at the black and white picture of the station. Not on ti... moreRic Golding said:
Great work and great modeling.
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Doc, look back at the black and white picture of the station. Not on tie showing in the ballast, dust and dirt. Love that look. Hard to duplicate.
I agree Ric. That picture was taken in the 1920's the era I am modelling. I am really trying hard to figure out how to replicate that look. Even the parking lot with the old cars blends right in to the tracks, no barriers, safety rails or any modern day parking bumpers. Quite the challenge ahead. Doc Tom less
