The Finger Lakes Live Steamers Open House was well attended, as the weather was almost ideal in the upper New York Canal area.&n... moreThe Finger Lakes Live Steamers Open House was well attended, as the weather was almost ideal in the upper New York Canal area. This ends our 2018 season at FLLS and we leave this morning for Murphysboro, Tennessee and the International Barrel Racing Competition. We have one our Son's daughter's competing in the 12-18 year old age group. Should be a great week, but little railroad involvement. 7.25 inch gauge equipment is put in storage or is being packed to haul south for maintenance. Fall is in full swing here and the heat of Summer has finally passed. We are very blessed to have such a chance to enjoy this great Country. less
Please pass on birthday wishes to Henk! We got word of the storms hitting Ottawa and had concern about the safety of our f... morePlease pass on birthday wishes to Henk! We got word of the storms hitting Ottawa and had concern about the safety of our friends and damage to their property. Our prayers go out to all that suffered. It is good to see that the mail was still running, passenger trains on time and things were as normal as could be in the IPP&WRR area. Thanks to Mike and Steve for bringing the "News of Ironwood" to those that are interested.
Forrest, thanks!
That, more than anything, is my near- to mid-term goal! I've almost lost Oldest Son to the Silicon ... moreForrest, thanks!
That, more than anything, is my near- to mid-term goal! I've almost lost Oldest Son to the Silicon Succubus, but there is time...Projects like this seem to pique his interest the most, and that played a role in my project prioritization this summer.
As for the project, CINCHOUSE took the girls for a weekend out in Waikiki. This left me with the boys. I've gotten a bit spoiled by Oldest Daughter's sense of how rocks fit together, so we focused on painting the core with brown paint. Most of this should be covered, but history has taught that if you don't paint it, it will both show and be virtually impossible to cover.
Despite Kid-zilla's unique paint-like-you-are-hammering techniques (might use safety goggles for him and nearby personnel next time)...
...some paint actually got onto the concrete:
After showers, it was off to a local burger joint for "Man Night!"
This week should see some dry fitting of our rocks. I also found some metal scr... less
Chris, here are a couple of USA Trains Christmas lists that might help. Some have 4 and some have 5 digit prefix numbers:
... moreChris, here are a couple of USA Trains Christmas lists that might help. Some have 4 and some have 5 digit prefix numbers:
Locomotive #20 went into service today. A Bachmann C-19 using Revolution RC , well pleased with both.
See this thread for ... moreLocomotive #20 went into service today. A Bachmann C-19 using Revolution RC , well pleased with both.
See this thread for pictures. https://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/28702/-/view/post_id/372036
John Caughey said:
First and last loop, although, it went through 3 iterations before disappearing;
Yippee Yi Yay
edit:... moreJohn Caughey said:
First and last loop, although, it went through 3 iterations before disappearing;
Yippee Yi Yay
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Found another, same loop, but added a few rocks and some structures ...
I found a cool picture;
This is in my old FS.
Perfect snow; melted by noon.
I bought some railroad gear from a coworker recently, which included some passenger cars. One of the cars was heat damaged and n... moreI bought some railroad gear from a coworker recently, which included some passenger cars. One of the cars was heat damaged and not suitable for using as a passenger car. I decided to turn it inot a maintenance office for the yard behind the station.
Today, in hopes of some afternoon clearing of the sky, the railroad transported the new cars out to Coal Dump Curve where the pl... moreToday, in hopes of some afternoon clearing of the sky, the railroad transported the new cars out to Coal Dump Curve where the plan was to run a late afternoon coal train for the rail-fan photographers. The overcast sky never broke so these test shots are all I have to show for the effort. If I had my tripod out there was about 10 minutes of nice indirect light from a colorful sunset, but alas, I had put everything away by then.
The work train has just unloaded the vintage cars...
Later, the coal train was run by for test angles...
I hope we see some sun soon. We were cheated out of early September weather with more wet steamy summer. less
During the build of this turnout, I used MasterCam to try various designs for the switch stand and the throw bar mechanism. Thes... moreDuring the build of this turnout, I used MasterCam to try various designs for the switch stand and the throw bar mechanism. These drawings show the final design I will use.
The doub;le compression springs to compensate for over-travel and hopefully function as a spring switch :).
I added the drawings of one of my Baldwin P.E. electrics and my 72 inch steel gondola (to check clearances on the switch stand and how the 6 foot car would look on the 32 ft. radius on the turnout.
Now out to the shop to start machining parts for the mechanism. :) less
Yup. Once I got the cab roof off it was easy enough to sort out. I popped the 1:20 figure out of its seat. Looking t... moreYup. Once I got the cab roof off it was easy enough to sort out. I popped the 1:20 figure out of its seat. Looking through some 45 toner cab parts to replace the control stand with. And then the decide on the decoder I guess.
True... I was using the term "circuit breakers" in quotes because that term normally means a mechanical device to me, and all th... moreTrue... I was using the term "circuit breakers" in quotes because that term normally means a mechanical device to me, and all the ones we have been talking about are solid state, and some microprocessor controlled.
Also, certain systems have boosters that communicate back to the command station and some have some sophisticated logic, others not.
For example the DCC specialities units are smarter that the non-smart ones, but they don't communicate anything to the command station. The NCE system does have a basic command structure between the booster and the command station... the Zimo communicates all over the place ha ha!
A method of cleaning out the accumulation of cinders out of the smoke box ? Looks like on that locomotive getting into it to cle... moreA method of cleaning out the accumulation of cinders out of the smoke box ? Looks like on that locomotive getting into it to clean would be difficult.
Made 1 and maintained it for Dunn's toys and hobbies for several years, ran a LGB 2017 with powered tender 3-4axel ... more Made 1 and maintained it for Dunn's toys and hobbies for several years, ran a LGB 2017 with powered tender 3-4axel cars and 1-2 axel caboose. Ran 6 days a week from 8 to 6 and about every year had to change some drive wheels, and sliders, traction tires, curved rails (all was 1100) never had to change any motors or gears but did take down and lube every 90 days. When the store moved to a larger location 1600 track was used for curves and a LGB 2018s mogul was it's power, again same 3 months maintenance, but never and rail changes or gear/motor replacement in 2 years at what time the store closed. Fun job getting paid to play with trains. less
Doug: Find some one with the NMRA Data Sheets from way back. They had the info on Street Car trackage and track layo... moreDoug: Find some one with the NMRA Data Sheets from way back. They had the info on Street Car trackage and track layout. If you can't find it email me and I'll send you a copy.
Paul Austin
Greg,
As far as Aristo Parts. If anyone is looking for some Parts for Aristocraft Pacific's ! I have a... moreGreg,
As far as Aristo Parts. If anyone is looking for some Parts for Aristocraft Pacific's ! I have all the parts that where in stock when they closed. A lot of the parts that break easy on the Pacific and Mikado, Like eccentric cranks, hand rail stantion, Headlights, lens, Valve gear hanger, and a lot more. These are all factory original. No molded, no printed. ! Cow catchers front truck swivel mount and Spring, front of the frame that holds the cow catcher and much more ! Thanks Rex less
