RE: Ted Doskaris' Vignettes (articles) links
Fellow Forum member, Sean McGillicuddy, suggested that links be provided for my articles.
Articles include 1/29 scale American standard gauge locos, rolling stock, and turnout (track switch) products from Aris... moreRE: Ted Doskaris' Vignettes (articles) links
Fellow Forum member, Sean McGillicuddy, suggested that links be provided for my articles.
Articles include 1/29 scale American standard gauge locos, rolling stock, and turnout (track switch) products from Aristo-Craft, USA Trains, American Main Line (AML) and LGB. There are many articles that describe body mounting "G scale" Kadee centerset type couplers.Since there is a large quantity of articles, it would be inappropriate to duplicate them on LSC.
Greg Elmassian hosts them on his Web site in groups of pages, with 10 articles per page.
Greg established a descriptive page entitled "Ted Doskaris' Vignettes" from which easy clicking access is provided to any given page of articles.
-Ted less
The two foot gauge WW&F Railway museum uses old standard gauge frogs and parts to make its switches. We of course find light rail weights suitable for our use. We have also made them by bending and milling rail.
On my railway i make all th... moreThe two foot gauge WW&F Railway museum uses old standard gauge frogs and parts to make its switches. We of course find light rail weights suitable for our use. We have also made them by bending and milling rail.
On my railway i make all the parts by carving brass rail with a band saw and sharp files.
I'm having second thoughts about 1:32 scale; it's so hard to find rolling stock in that scale. 1/29 seems a lot more common. And it's only 10% different from 1:32, so with 1/29 a standard gauge track is only six scale inches narrower than it o... moreI'm having second thoughts about 1:32 scale; it's so hard to find rolling stock in that scale. 1/29 seems a lot more common. And it's only 10% different from 1:32, so with 1/29 a standard gauge track is only six scale inches narrower than it ought to be. I guess that isn't much of a difference.
Here's a comparison shot of two Forneys side by side. Both are tiny locos in real life. Note that the one on the left is 1:19th scale (I think) so it is about the height of a 1/29th or 1/32nd standard gauge steam engine. The other is Acc... moreHere's a comparison shot of two Forneys side by side. Both are tiny locos in real life. Note that the one on the left is 1:19th scale (I think) so it is about the height of a 1/29th or 1/32nd standard gauge steam engine. The other is Accucraft's new 7/8ths scale version.
Thanks for the input. I should’ve specified that I am using standard gauge ties. I do plan to weather them. In the basement, I spray-painted the completed track with camo brown, and then painted the rails and tie plates a rust color. I won’t g... moreThanks for the input. I should’ve specified that I am using standard gauge ties. I do plan to weather them. In the basement, I spray-painted the completed track with camo brown, and then painted the rails and tie plates a rust color. I won’t go to that trouble outdoors, but I will spray paint the tie strips.
Ric Golding said:
Great post and great idea, either standard or narrow gauge. The car float terminals that went no where once they reached Manhattan and other parts of New York have a whole railroad history of there own. Great floats and great... moreRic Golding said:
Great post and great idea, either standard or narrow gauge. The car float terminals that went no where once they reached Manhattan and other parts of New York have a whole railroad history of there own. Great floats and great small engines to work around the freight terminals.
Great post and great idea, either standard or narrow gauge. The car float terminals that went no where once they reached Manhattan and other parts of New York have a whole railroad history of there own. Great floats and great small engines to ... moreGreat post and great idea, either standard or narrow gauge. The car float terminals that went no where once they reached Manhattan and other parts of New York have a whole railroad history of there own. Great floats and great small engines to work around the freight terminals.
" Rooster " said:
Jon Radder said:
Little Critter loco is the wrong scale (I'm doing 1:20.3 or Fn3) - a standard gauge critter gauged to 3ft ill be BIG. The Aristo motor block would be an option.
Edit to add that I found my original thread here on L... more" Rooster " said:
Jon Radder said:
Little Critter loco is the wrong scale (I'm doing 1:20.3 or Fn3) - a standard gauge critter gauged to 3ft ill be BIG. The Aristo motor block would be an option.
Edit to add that I found my original thread here on LSC dated October 2006. I don't procrastinate much, do I?
Jon,
I believe I understand wha...
Jon Radder said:
Little Critter loco is the wrong scale (I'm doing 1:20.3 or Fn3) - a standard gauge critter gauged to 3ft ill be BIG. The Aristo motor block would be an option.
Edit to add that I found my original thread here on LSC dated Oc... moreJon Radder said:
Little Critter loco is the wrong scale (I'm doing 1:20.3 or Fn3) - a standard gauge critter gauged to 3ft ill be BIG. The Aristo motor block would be an option.
Edit to add that I found my original thread here on LSC dated October 2006. I don't procrastinate much, do I?
Little Critter loco is the wrong scale (I'm doing 1:20.3 or Fn3) - a standard gauge critter gauged to 3ft ill be BIG. The Aristo motor block would be an option.
Edit to add that I found my original thread here on LSC dated October 2006. I don... moreLittle Critter loco is the wrong scale (I'm doing 1:20.3 or Fn3) - a standard gauge critter gauged to 3ft ill be BIG. The Aristo motor block would be an option.
Edit to add that I found my original thread here on LSC dated October 2006. I don't procrastinate much, do I?
Looks sharp Bob! I especially like the looks of the large car number. The standard gauge trains I model always seem to have long car numbers but in a tiny font.
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