I have a problem with some LGB Mikados derailing on a couple of brass LGB Electric R3 turnouts. Unfortunately the problem ... moreI have a problem with some LGB Mikados derailing on a couple of brass LGB Electric R3 turnouts. Unfortunately the problem turnouts are relatively inaccessible.
While I have not been running the trains under MTS I intend to start doing it with the locos that have LGB factory installed decoders.
The MTS will be run with either LGB or Massoth central stations and either LGB Remotes or Massoth Navigators. All the turnouts are LGB, electric and manually (remotely) activated. I have no plans to permanently convert to LGB or Massoth switch decoders.
It occurred to me that what I need is a temporary MTS switch decoder that I can use by disconnecting the wires from the turnout switch to the turnout and rerouting those wires to an LGB or Massoth switch decoder so that I can drive a Mikado via MTS to the turnout and using MTS to switch the turnout while I can watch it and see if the Mikado derails. While some sort of switching device could be built, it would have to ... less
Mike has posted the second part of our 20th and final session of 2018. Also a some of the live steam running on the line. h... moreMike has posted the second part of our 20th and final session of 2018. Also a some of the live steam running on the line. https://gardenrailroadottawa.blogspot.com/2018/10/session-20-our-final-session-of-season.html
" Rooster " said:
Is this the same Mikado that is forsale with video that is embedded on the forsale thread ?
Would you po... more" Rooster " said:
Is this the same Mikado that is forsale with video that is embedded on the forsale thread ?
Would you point me to that video? All I see is a video, posted by Bruce, of his Connie that he is selling.
Boomer K. MOGWAI said:
Bruce
Regarding the Mike. Would you be willing to do part cash / part trade. Is there anything you are in... moreBoomer K. MOGWAI said:
Bruce
Regarding the Mike. Would you be willing to do part cash / part trade. Is there anything you are interested in acquiring....other than green backs of course?
Neat idea but not really since I am really going for fewer things!
We got nailed (or unnailed) by a dust devil. We weren't able to see the plywood sheets were lifted until we went up on the roof.... moreWe got nailed (or unnailed) by a dust devil. We weren't able to see the plywood sheets were lifted until we went up on the roof. A drone probably would not have seen it. You are right it needs a hands on inspection!
I'm now up to 30 sections built. Today was a nice day so after I mowed I went out and set the sections up in the yard to g... moreI'm now up to 30 sections built. Today was a nice day so after I mowed I went out and set the sections up in the yard to get an idea of what it is going to look like. These first photos are the left half of the layout if you are looking at the track plan.
The track is 8 foot from the tree. The garden bed will be redone to conform to the layout after it is set up.
After the left half was done, photos and measurement taken we moved to the right half of the plan. This revealed an issue as the return loop was way to close to the tree in the center of the yard (see above photo with red line). I will need to move this loop further to the west (right on the plan) by 2 sections. That gives me much better clearance around everything.
Next up is to start leveling the support blocks and putting sections up in the air.
I agree they may be a bit small if you are not modeling 1:32 but if the detail is right you can still use t... more
I agree they may be a bit small if you are not modeling 1:32 but if the detail is right you can still use them for modeling? Besides Lionel does and they are still selling well even with their light speed.
I just happened to be about 20 minutes from Strasburg today so I swung by and got these pics of your girl. I have a few more and if you want them PM me with your email and I will send them to you.
I tried to capture the "Brunswick Green" look .....with these 2 pics. Notice the cab on 6755 and the cab on 3750 ....They are both the same color but 3750 shows the green tinge. I can actually see the green tinge on your model but that is my eye.
As I read some where while researching historic colors years ago someone mentioned that " Black is not a color but green is within the correct light preferably eastern morning light". Possibly Downing or Rookwood but not sure as I focused heavily on the two.
I wanted to see how you all wound respond..
It is interesting to see how some didn't know about the list ...
This site that Bob ... moreI wanted to see how you all wound respond..
It is interesting to see how some didn't know about the list ...
This site that Bob has given us is full of stuff!
Thanks for resounding all..You too Gary..
I use a 3 inch turbo fan to clean away debri, and a LGB track cleaner with a Zimo decoder to clean my brass rails. I can c... moreI use a 3 inch turbo fan to clean away debri, and a LGB track cleaner with a Zimo decoder to clean my brass rails. I can clean running both forward and backwards now.
Being in the Northeast USA I use 2 SD45 to push an Aristocraft snow plow.
It was time to put the Stearns Heisler to work in the woods. So light weathering with very dilute acrylic washes and India Ink i... moreIt was time to put the Stearns Heisler to work in the woods. So light weathering with very dilute acrylic washes and India Ink in alcohol took it from: To this: I did not want it to look decrepit but rather the hard worker in need of a bath. Thanks for checking in. Doc Tom
My Frank S was a shelf queen for many years. I got it in an estate sale and ran it last week in Sacramento's 80ºF wea... moreMy Frank S was a shelf queen for many years. I got it in an estate sale and ran it last week in Sacramento's 80ºF weather with no problem. I took it to Saramento Valley Live Steam Fall Meet today and did the usual proceedure. It filled with fuel the first couple of times I ran it, but less time than the run last Monday. After it cooled down, I refilled the tank(s) and tried to run it again. No luck. At first it acted like it had no fuel, even after two different containers and adapters were used. We cleaned the jet into the engine and tried again. Then the flame wouldn't stay on. The flame would light, then pop and go down the smoke stake, then go out. Repeatedly. So I brought it home and called it a day. less
Cliff Jennings said:
Thanks for posting the creator's name. I just looked up his site, wow...
Applied Imagination... moreCliff Jennings said:
Thanks for posting the creator's name. I just looked up his site, wow...
Applied Imagination
Yeah, I spent about an hour there. I didn't know about him until Ken and Dan pointed me in the right direction. I know it is NOT everybody's cup of tea, he has a style all his own, just like George Selios distinct style isn't everybody's cup of tea, or our own John Caughey, but I came away with the same reaction: wow.
I read that he retired, although the company goes on. This is him on the left:
" Rooster " said:
The year of the acorn ? Do locusts follow 7 yrs from now?
I've never seen locusts here, but we did have cicada... more" Rooster " said:
The year of the acorn ? Do locusts follow 7 yrs from now?
I've never seen locusts here, but we did have cicadas a few years back - I think THEY show up to make you appreciate the acorns more.
If speeds are kept slow, I don't think that "'clotheslining"" is a significant factor.. Have had trains of 40-45 cars bein... moreIf speeds are kept slow, I don't think that "'clotheslining"" is a significant factor.. Have had trains of 40-45 cars being pulled up out of Evansville around the curve during cleanup trains and they have not clothslined..
Most if the clotheslining now I believe is due to a slight gust of wind that hits just at the wrong time.. I maintained a 20ft diameter curve on the mainlines, and a 15 ft minimum curve on the branch lines..
Also was striving for no more than a 2% grade.. But one little jerk of the cars could also clothesline the train.. Only takes one wheel to contact a small pebble to make the cars studder.. less
Joe Zullo said:
I just can not figure out how just you and Jane accomplished ALL this by yourselves. It's mind boggling!
Joe, w... moreJoe Zullo said:
I just can not figure out how just you and Jane accomplished ALL this by yourselves. It's mind boggling!
Joe, we moved into this house in 2005 and started the layout in 2006.. I always said it was a 10-year project, however, Jane always tried to make it a 2-year project...
Legionaries disease in fall 2009, basically took me out of action for just about 2 years, and work has been slow since then..
However, the original plan didn't actually have a narrow gauge logging switchback.. So, the New Memphis area and the power plant extension was completed last year for OPS..
Saying that, I have met my 10-year plan... The switchback logging setup was just gravy...
We have had help from friends and some club members over the years, so it has been more than just the 2 of us.
And trust me, if Jane wasn't so involved with the layout, it wouldn't even be close to being workable... less
Looks good. Thanks for the tip on the Birney roof vents. I'm going to need them on a project soon to be arriving on my workbench... moreLooks good. Thanks for the tip on the Birney roof vents. I'm going to need them on a project soon to be arriving on my workbench.
