Use the long wall and make a removable section with a larger radius that can be put in place when operating. That will all... moreUse the long wall and make a removable section with a larger radius that can be put in place when operating. That will allow you to remove it and close the door when the RR is idle.
We were just in Las Vegas back in September, bring lots of money as it is exp... moreJohn Passaro said:
Vincent D'Agostino said:
We were just in Las Vegas back in September, bring lots of money as it is expensive (and we don't gamble).
The Boulder dam is worth the trip, about an hour from Vegas.(didn't know half is in Nevada and half in Arizona)
The Northern Nevada railway is way out (240mi) but we had a great time there, did the *Be The Engineer* excursion on the Steam & diesel locomotive (best wife ever).
It was a great experience, not in any real hurry to go back to Las Vegas anytime soon but I am glad I had the chance to see it.
Vince, we got here last night and I am in sensory shock, like literally shock, even after a good night's sleep. My kids had a blast.
I've already come to the conclusion that this is a great place to visit......Once.
Can't wait to get to the RR museum and dam; I'm assuming they aren't jammed with people, blazing with colored flashing lights, and throbbing with sound!
Chris, those did not live in Nebraska, so doubt they would here in Kansas, but could try. I keep my dwarf conifers trimmed prett... moreChris, those did not live in Nebraska, so doubt they would here in Kansas, but could try. I keep my dwarf conifers trimmed pretty good, about twice a year or so and trim off the new buds in the spring.
"I am rebuilding list 4.0 and will send it to you. Mostly Bachman & LGB rolling stock.
Except... morePete (the seller) says:
"I am rebuilding list 4.0 and will send it to you. Mostly Bachman & LGB rolling stock.
Except for the Colorado Mining Company 0-4-0 saddle tank engine, and 2 Hartford highside gon kits there is no 1:20.3 stuff left."
Andy Clarke said:
John Le Forestier said:
Nice! What are those trees in the third last picture?
John, those are Dwarf Alb... moreAndy Clarke said:
John Le Forestier said:
Nice! What are those trees in the third last picture?
John, those are Dwarf Alberta Spruce trees that Barber Jane has trimmed.. Jane says they are from being planted in 2007..
Good job, Jane! - Thanks, Andy!
Some more pictures of the switchback:
These shots are at the top of the hill...
The below shot is of the Yard area at the top.
&... moreSome more pictures of the switchback:
These shots are at the top of the hill...
The below shot is of the Yard area at the top.
The below shot is from the top, overlooking the top yard area at the bottom of the picture.. Yhe view goes down to
Lumber sawmill yard which is located just to the left of the bridges on the right hand side of the picture..
You might notice the ""Chief Inspector"" walking up the hill to check that things are good...
The below picture shows how it was constructed... With the tractor I hauled the aglime (crusher fines) up and dumped it where
the tracks were to be located.. The piles were leveled for the track, then we added the track and a digital reader level to determine the grade.
Once the grade was determine, we then covered the sides with landscape underlament and covered that with inch and 1/2 rock.
Eventually, along side of the track more plants will be added to hide most of the rock..
And if you notice, that Chief Inspector is keeping a ... less
I competed the repair and Soundtraxx Tsunami2 installation this week of an LGB 23130 Olomana that a customer in California sent ... moreI competed the repair and Soundtraxx Tsunami2 installation this week of an LGB 23130 Olomana that a customer in California sent me. Only the headlight came on......no motor movement. Issue: The motor block's metal wires connections to the motor were loose........Dan Pierce mentioned that issue on some Olomana's he's repaired, too. But I then found the motor did not have enough torque to power the loco's movement properly, especially in reverse. So, I installed a new Marklin motor. I also tighten the front wheels' carbon brushes contacts inside the motor block. After having installed DCC sound decoders in six LGB 23130 Olomana's and two LGB 23131 Chloe's, I find it critical that everything lines up properly inside the motor block when the cover is replaced........otherwise there will be electrical operating issues. less
Sean said:
Funny...I have been called many names but not Pete ...
Sorry "Pete"......"Brain Fart" again......:) Sean, I T... moreSean said:
Funny...I have been called many names but not Pete ...
Sorry "Pete"......"Brain Fart" again......:) Sean, I TOLD you I was "old". BUT, I still love trains AND I know what they are :)....
Also, it was around my "nap time" :).
Nose is designed and off to Shapeways. I also have filters, tank drain valves and chain brackets coming. Unfor... moreNose is designed and off to Shapeways. I also have filters, tank drain valves and chain brackets coming. Unfortunately they won't ship until Dec. 10.
Currently I'm finishing up the new air tanks and ready to start the air plumbing. I also have 3D printed step light housing to install and my new truck mounts are being printed.
With the short daylight hours after work combined with cooling temps will get me back to working on this build.
David,
Thanks. That really helps explains the variety in the photos I studied, and it informs the direction this project g... moreDavid,
Thanks. That really helps explains the variety in the photos I studied, and it informs the direction this project goes. We have two loops. In theory, the outer loop is the common carrier (The OR&L) and the inner loop the industrial (plantation) railroad. In practice, at this stage of the game, no one at home here really cares besides me. As my long term goal is to move towards a specifically Hawaii / OR&L inspired railroad, I am leaning towards the more stripped-down plantation variant, especially as I have the functional M2075, anyway, that could, in time, be the railroad safety appliance act compliant variant. Let me mull it over.
But they are different generations and prone to their own quirks.&nb... moreI had 6 (now 8). But I do use three at a time.
But they are different generations and prone to their own quirks. Plus, one doesn't work and is for parts, and another in the "In train" R/C version.
Two of the working early generation versions are prone to voltage drift when a train parks in a "reverse situation" where it sits beyond the diodes for a while; one worse than the other. Also in one of these early versions, the voltage steps are much greater and it is hard to hone in on the proper speed, especially when the engine passes the diodes and the voltmeter swings up.
These are no longer made and hopefully, I'll be able to replace some of the quirkier ones with later versions, and have a couple spares.
BTW, I have a 10-amp RCS base station and tranmitter that I would sell for $60. These have the small transmitter (smaller than a pack of cigarettes), with better range than the Train Engineers and run on a 16-24 volt A/C supply. It has an internal rectifi... less
" Rooster " said:
OMGram .....I am so close to being the top poster I can taste it ! Now if I can only get out of my mommy's bas... more" Rooster " said:
OMGram .....I am so close to being the top poster I can taste it ! Now if I can only get out of my mommy's basement all would be good!
So why don't you post some empty replies (like always) and be done with it? I'm sure Jon won't care since he is not as pre-occupied with it as you are.
Not a lot of comments related to landscaping I'm not much of an indoor landscaper either, however I have finished about 3... moreNot a lot of comments related to landscaping I'm not much of an indoor landscaper either, however I have finished about 3 square feet of mine! For flat surfaces I am using a polystyrene grass mat - forget who makes it, will look tonight. The rest is built up from cut wood (last year's challenge portal) and carved HDU foam for retaining walls. I don't plan on any mountains, just building flats and backgrounds with the foreground being flat with perhaps some ballast and grasses someday.
Take a look at Kevin Strong's blog for his indoor ON30. He has done some really nice stuff and I think his blog touches on the techniques.
P.S. Sorry Roo. Just keeping it interesante!
EDIT to add: The brand I am using is Woodland Scenics. It's a little pricey but comes in a 50" wide roll which worked great for my benches. With a heat gun it can be molded to make mounds and hills. less
Or, you could go with choke cables to move the points. Yes, the operator would have to set each turnout, but its a tried a true ... moreOr, you could go with choke cables to move the points. Yes, the operator would have to set each turnout, but its a tried a true method of throwing inaccessible turnouts.
Rick Marty said:
Update.
Things move along, slowly sometimes, but still move.
After a couple of small operating sess... moreRick Marty said:
Update.
Things move along, slowly sometimes, but still move.
After a couple of small operating sessions and the open house it became painfully obvious that something more was needed at the Hyampom yards.
I widened the table toward the fence and added a passing/run-a-round siding to help the flow of operations. Also went ahead and extended the main line about 8 feet,
in the lower foreground, to use as a tail track. The photo makes it look short but the length between the curves is about 7-8 feet.
Had some time so I added the abutments at the ends of the arch bridge. These are made of extruded foam and just sit in/on the framing.
No way these will help the bridge blend into the topography but I think they give it a more finished look. The Oak leaves are about a foot deep,
have to get back to work.
Just a close up of the East abutment.
All for now, more coming soon.
Rick
Rick,
Good to see the Scott Lindsay bridge up again. :) less
