Greg,
Thank you for offering to keep an eye out. I'm not looking for anything in particular, just so long as it is a Chessie eng... moreGreg,
Thank you for offering to keep an eye out. I'm not looking for anything in particular, just so long as it is a Chessie engine in good shape in my price range.
Here I thought I was being sinful for using aromatic cedar. Here you go and use old growth aged redwood. It is pretty. Nice work... moreHere I thought I was being sinful for using aromatic cedar. Here you go and use old growth aged redwood. It is pretty. Nice work all around
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Fred Mills suggested Only Trains which I've emailed and received word from Carrie t... moreThanks everyone for the encouragement. Fred Mills suggested Only Trains which I've emailed and received word from Carrie that I can indeed order a new cab for the Forney. Evidently it is only the shell and does not include the windows. I believe I can order those separately. I'm also assuming the doors may not come with the cab shell...I'm awaiting word. So there is hope for restoring my soul and life from sin!!
If I'm able to order I will do so and then tread lightly and patiently. I checked the oil bunker which was also painted but not clear coated...I'm not smelling the paint so am guessing that it is officially dry. So I'll give it another week before I do anything.
Richard less
Cliff Jennings said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Wow, that is really neat to see it in action!!!
So, what is it actually doing? (... moreCliff Jennings said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Wow, that is really neat to see it in action!!!
So, what is it actually doing? (Pumping Water, Grinding Feed, Sawing Wood, or Etc?).
Well done, Cliff!
Thanks very much Bruce! I hope to show it at the ECLSTS D&B, will you be there?
This particular one, as David Maynard said, was solely for pumping water. But they were also fitted with line shafts to power various equipment.
Watching all of the 2020 MIK threads but trying to stay out of them until voting. Bonus points for you John with hitting o... moreWatching all of the 2020 MIK threads but trying to stay out of them until voting. Bonus points for you John with hitting old pics on LSC and doing your research here !
I personally like Lemo or know as the J tower myself.
Jon,
Yes, that is Black Widow. Later on units were painted in scarlet and gray. USA trains has one painted in Daylig... moreJon,
Yes, that is Black Widow. Later on units were painted in scarlet and gray. USA trains has one painted in Daylight colors but S.P. never had any F units in Daylight colors. It would be nice when USA releases the new units if they made the Farr grilles available as a part but I kind of doubt they will. It probably would cut into their sales on the new units.
Good afternoon everyone :
I'm hoping I can get some wiring help. I want to install motor units on my piko switches . I made my o... moreGood afternoon everyone :
I'm hoping I can get some wiring help. I want to install motor units on my piko switches . I made my own control panel with momentary toggle switches to control them. I found wiring diagrams that help me but I keep seeing references to "real diodes " . Can someone tell me what size I need and how to install them . I have a USA TRAINS train power 10 and I don't know if that makes a difference. Also, where I can get them. I'm new to the hobby and you guy's have already helped me twice and I'm hoping you will do it again. Another diagram would be really helpful too.
Thank's
Bob less
So, instead of them being slate tiles, they could be terracotta tiles, or the newer concrete tiles. They are thicker than slate.... moreSo, instead of them being slate tiles, they could be terracotta tiles, or the newer concrete tiles. They are thicker than slate.
Edit cause Microsopht cannot spell two much better den me.
I'll tell him Timmy, talk to him several times each week.
His email address has not changed though, at least in the last 10 year... moreI'll tell him Timmy, talk to him several times each week.
His email address has not changed though, at least in the last 10 years.
When installing track, if there are curves with track floating on ballast, expansion will not be a big problem as the track will... moreWhen installing track, if there are curves with track floating on ballast, expansion will not be a big problem as the track will expand at the curve. Of course this does depend on the length of the straight run.
Looking good out there. Also looks like the management needs to have the shop boys construct a wider plow to open the curves a b... moreLooking good out there. Also looks like the management needs to have the shop boys construct a wider plow to open the curves a bit. Nice run Shawn.
The needle bottles can be picked up at Hobby Lobby. I used MEK at work for years. it was a carrier for automotive window primer ... moreThe needle bottles can be picked up at Hobby Lobby. I used MEK at work for years. it was a carrier for automotive window primer and we used it to clean up spills or drips. The primer we applied to the glass flange on the car body was brushed on out of a measuring cup that we held in front of us. Can't tell ya how many times I about hit the floor from the fumes gassing off from the open cup.......
Pete,
The reddish looking paint is Rust-oleum painters touch, paint and primer, Gloss Cranberry..
Then the building was wh... morePete,
The reddish looking paint is Rust-oleum painters touch, paint and primer, Gloss Cranberry..
Then the building was white-washed with a brush and that paint was Krylon acrylic latex enamel,
indoor/outdoor paint Satin classic gray from a quart can..
Jane would lay coat of the gray over the red, then wipe off as much gray as she wanted..
This filled in the mortar lines and left a dust/dirt look to the brick..
Then it was sprayed with a satin or a matte clear finish..
Ahh, so I was looking at the big frame with the guy with the straw hat:
https://www.northeastfloridarailroad.com/g-gauge-constru... moreAhh, so I was looking at the big frame with the guy with the straw hat:
https://www.northeastfloridarailroad.com/g-gauge-construction?pgid=jxg0qx5e-0f178a79-2153-43ad-99b0-09d498b314e3
indeed 2 x 6, since the posts are 4x4.
Nice and solid, and I have had untreated hardi-backer 1/2" waterproof board outside, unpainted for years and looks like new.
