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- - from Dave Maynard lately?
    
    Anybody heard..............
    Last reply by Ron Hill on Mon at 8:52 PM
    
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    I would like to introduce my Railway "The Ringabalin Light Railway" a fiction railway that exists in my backyard in Australia. The layout is elevated off the ground with a L shaped corner section built in a 15.5M x 8.5M area of my backyard bounded on two sides by a wooden fence (the "back" and the "side"). At present there are 2 levels attached across "the back" with the lower level being 900mm (35.5") off the ground and the upper level 400mm (16") higher. The plan is for the upper le...
    
    Ringbalin Light Railway
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    Track and Trestles
    
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    Track and Trestles
    
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8904737/Train-crashes-barrier-Dutch-station-lands-giant-whale-sculpture-25ft-air.html
    
    A WHALE of a train wreck
    Last reply by Dave Meashey on November 10
    
    Prototypes
    
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    Talk about prototypes here. It's not just trains through the tulips!
    
    I will admit that, until now, I have shown no ability to keep plants alive (I once killed a cactus by underwatering it, for example). Given that the Durango & Jasper is meant to be a garden railroad, this clearly needs to change. Starting from such a stunning position of ignorance, I've decided to take advantage of a lucky coincidence and hire Nancy Norris, the gardening editor for Garden Railway magazine, to plan, install, and teach me about these living things that I will be nurtu...
    
    Planting the Durango & Jasper
    Last reply by Jim Rowson on October 23
    
    Gardening
    
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    Gardening
    
    Since it officially turned Autumn at 9:30 this morning and it was such a beautiful day, thought I'd try this out.
    
    Fall Run
    Last reply by Todd Haskins on October 29
    
    Model Photography
    
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    Discuss your camera, your techniques, and other things pertaining to photographing your models, or your layout.
    
    Finally got me a set of motor blocks for it. I replaced both, then the battery wouldn't charge. That's my bad. So, back to RLD hobbies for a battery.......actually two. I'm putting one in the CSX SD40-2 as well. That just leaves a couple GP40's and one SD45 to get batteries in them, so I don't have to use a trailing car again. Just a little layout update in the video. Chain link fence is done on the semi truck side of the warehouse. I still need to put a guard shack in and some roof details. Th...
    
    The Chessie SD40-2 is back!
    Last reply by Ken Brunt on Mon at 7:19 AM
    
    Videos
    
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    Currently, we are still planning on holding the OPS session on 17-18 Oct... However, this will be a limited attendance event.. RSVP will be mandatory.. Masks will be required to be worn, covering both mouth and nose.. A lot of folks around don't believe they need to wear a mask and when they do, they only cover their mouth.. Currently, our county is considered a red zone... Restaurants are not supposed to be seating folks inside.. Authorities ha...
    
    Bluestone Southern's October 2020 Ops Se...
    Last reply by Matt Russell on October 25
    
    Operations
    
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    Into more than running your trains around the patio? Discuss here!
    
    It's probably been 2 months since I've used JMRI to create a switch list. During that time, no thanks to LSC & Facebook, I have acquired quite a few more cars. Being a mostly rainy day today, I wanted to run a train on the indoor division. JMRI refused to build a train with more than one car. A quick look at the build logs showed why: There is only one open car spot at each end of the railroad. JMRI has tons of cars wanting to move, but no where to put them! So, it's time to a...
    
    Too many cars !
    Last reply by Jon Radder on September 18
    
    Train Operations Software
    
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    For discussion of operations software. Includes TrainOps, JMRI, RailOp, etc...
    
    Just picked up a C-19 off market place for a pretty reasonable price. It is missing both classification lamp covers. The bases and LEDs are there, seller lost the covers and could not get them from Bachmann. I would prefer original covers, but if I can't locate them I'm not against trying to modify a casting to fit. Actual size of available lantern castings would be helpful. I can measure the exiting covers on my current C1-9. Thanks!
    
    Looking for Bachmann Fn3 C-19 Classifica...
    Last reply by Al Pomeroy on 1 hour ago
    
    Problem Solving
    
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    Have an issue with something you've bought? Ask here! Know how to fix a problem, post!
    
    The majority of my construction projects have mostly been getting the Outside layout working. Any work on the inside was basically done to make the freight yard for the outside operations.. Since the weather has turned cold, efforts have been spent on working out the track plan for the upper level inside portion of my layout.. I had previously created my industrial switching portion of the layout and it is against the further most north wall.. For the past few days, I ha...
    
    Bluestone Southern Indoor Upper level la...
    Last reply by Andy Clarke on November 17
    
    Indoor and Micro
    
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    Not all of us have a yard, or want an outdoor empire.
    
    Hello, just us again, Some time back I was searching EBay for a part for a locomotive and in my search I happened across this locomotive. The Ebay listing showed this Barry's Big Trains 4-6-0 locomotive, uncompleted with various issues. Now as you may already know or if you have read previous posts that we have put on this site, you will realize the Barry and I were close friends and when I saw this locomotive listed, I had to find a way to obtain it for our children's model railroad and train ...
    
    Barry's Big Trains (Colorado & North...
    Last reply by Ken Mathews/Imagin... on November 5
    
    Reviews
    
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    Just buy something, and want to tell us all what you think about it? Post your reviews here.
    
    Following the examples of many people I respect, I am going to start keep a written log of our move and the rebuilding of the headquarters of the KVRwy, here. Those of you that have been at our house in Carlyle and at Train Shows like the East Coast Large Scale Train Show each Spring, know that the "Timesaver" and "Inglenook" switching puzzles, that were part of the basement division of the old KVRwy are and have always been my "retirement railroad". Well Jan and I "officailly retired" De...
    
    Re-BUILD of the KASKASKIA VALLEY RAILWAY...
    Last reply by Ric Golding on November 3
    
    Articles
    
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    I finished my little caboose in the spring, and it is taking up space that I need for the next project. The thread I posted about building it is here (short - 1 page): http://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/30471/beating-the-boredom-peter-ts-small-caboose It comes with two roof options - cupola or flat: The darn thing goes for $130 on Ozark's website, which I realize is a bit steep for a bobber caboose. Anyone want this one for $75 plus shipping? &...
    
    Ozark 10' Clear Creek Caboose
    Last reply by Pete Thornton on November 28
    
    For Sale/Trade
    
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    Have something train related for sale? Post it here! (Don't take advantage of it, please, or I'll want a %age!)
    
    As promised even though I am not working on trains I am busy in the shop making Christmas presents. These are the two that are complete. More to come. Christmas ornament for an exchange made from left over resin and black walnut. And a wax seal for sealing envelopes for my daughter. Its made from teak and left over resin with the letter C carved in reverse on the bottom for her last name.
    
    Devon's Christmas 2020 projects
    Last reply by Rooster on Mon at 6:53 PM
    
    Other Hobbies
    
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    What else are you interested in besides trains?

Modeling
- - I shelved the M-2 railbus project until I can get back to my reference books in MD, which is due to happen in a few weeks. Looking around for a small project, I recalled the Ozark boxcab kit, just when they sent me a 10% off deal. I initially couldn't find it on the website but a google showed a page and the new Ozark website let me order it. I got a confirmation and the kit arrived within a week. As promised, it included a complete Hartland motor block. No pictures, and instr...
    
    Beating the Boredom - Ozark Backwoods Di...
    Last reply by Rooster on November 29
    
    Modeling
    
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    What have you built lately?
    
    Looking for suggestion on which Kadee coupler I should use to convert a aristocraft #4512 gondola which is a 2 axle car?
    
    coupler suggestion
    Last reply by Dale Loyet on November 17
    
    Rolling stock
    
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    Rolling stock
    
    I've been gathering stuff to build a roughly bashed together railtruck based on a 1926 Mack truck with some freight and some passenger capability (i.e. a railtruck combine-ish sort of hack). I'm inspired partly by Ray Dunakin's railcar [link]: and Dennis Rayon's backwoods Porter [link]: Hollywood was gracious enough to send me a Mack truck model I can use for this bash: I had already built one of these [link] and hope I'm ready to...
    
    Railtruck for the Durango & Jasper
    Last reply by Jim Rowson on November 28
    
    Motive Power
    
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    Talk about your locomotives here.
    
    Any DIY solutions for lampshades like this?
    
    DIY Lampshades
    Last reply by Wesley Stewart on August 23
    
    Reference
    
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    Discussion area for reference drawings and information.
    
    Hi friends, for about four months I've been pecking away at a 3D computer design for a snow plow blade made and used by the Virginia and Truckee RR. My objective is to model a reasonable rendition of it for Large Scale, and to apply it to Bachmann's 4-4-0 and 2-6-0 Spectrum locos. The plow was generally installed on the #18 Dayton locomotive, a beautiful 4-4-0 which is restored and today resident in Virginia City, NV. To a lesser extent, the plow was also installed on th...
    
    V&T Snow Plow
    Last reply by Cliff Jennings on Mon at 8:39 PM
    
    Technical Modeling
    
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    Discussing techniques for using 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other computer-driven modeling tools
    
    A good friend and fellow 7/8 scale fan has opened an Etsy shop were he markets 3D resin printed figures. They come unpainted. Here are five of them I recently painted for my RR.
    
    7/8 scale Figures
    Last reply by Cliff Jennings on October 15
    
    Figures
    
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    Make your own figures, or modify existing ones? Share your techniques with the rest of us.
    
    Is it time to count down to Challenge? We are past Thanksgiving! We
    
    Countdown?
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    Annual Build Challenge
    
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    Home of the Napkin Builder. Every year LSC has a build challenge, in memory of a long term member Mik
    
    I have wanted to build this layout for a very long time. I have enjoyed On30 for about 10 years now. I have built two mini layouts that have graced the electronic pages of this fine site for quite some time. A sugar cane hauler set in 1920 Haiti and a primitive backwoods logging operation set in 1910 Kentucky and Tennessee. But the ET &WNC RR ,”Tweetsie” has always held a special place in my model railroading heart. When Bachmann came out with their magnificent Baldwin 10 wheele...
    
    The Blue Ridge Stemwinder in On30
    Last reply by Tom Grabenstein on July 31
    
    O / On30
    
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    The smallest Large Scale
    
    This year I decided to build some 7/8 structures for my layout. All of these on the table are awaiting paint and final detailing. Station, freight shed, oil tank, water tower, pump house, covered bridge and some sheds. I started a machine shop and engine house recently.
    
    7/8 building projects
    Last reply by John Bouck on October 29
    
    Other Scales
    
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    For discussion of any other scales. N? 1 1/2"? Sn3?
    
    What do you use to cut track to length? I will be using LGB and Proline 332 brass track. Hacksaw? Anything used to keep the rail in place? I want a nice clean cut.
    
    Best saw for cutting brass track
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    Tools and Tips
    
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    Tips and Tricks for everything from X-Acto knives to Zona saws.

Power and Sound
- - Being a cheapskate when it comes to buying something that I can make myself, I've spent a couple of years installing Lithium Ion batteries in a few locomotives, using 18650 batteries and battery holders from China. My success has been mixed, to say the least, but the price is right. One thing I have found is that the protection boards are very difficult to use. The first one I installed refused to produce any output. The second is still working well. The most recent one was happy to sho...
    
    LiIon Protection Boards - an exploration
    Last reply by Pete Thornton on November 29
    
    I have an LGB 26194 Mogul with a Zimo 696V decoder. The Automatic Brake Control is not working fully on it. When the engine enters the block, it slows down but does not stop. It creeps along at a low speed step, with the brake squeal sounding, until it gets to the end of the block, where it resumes full speed. If I change CV 141 the distance where it comes to an almost complete stop changes, as it should, but the engine still will continue to travel. None of ...
    
    Engine not coming to a full stop with AB...
    Last reply by Derailed on September 30
    
    Power and Sound
    
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    Battery? Track Power? Sound? Lights? Talk about it here.
    
    DCC
    
    One of our astute readers found a measurement omission on Drawing B of the Part 1 Minitram build series. We have received and updated the page for Drawing B and it has replaced the original drawing in the PDF. For those working on the project, please log in to the Steam in the Garden website, www.steamup.com, and download a new set from the Workshop Plans. Thanks and Happy Building! Part affected is the Piston. Overall length to cut tubing has been added as well as correcting ...
    
    Mnitram Build Series - Steam in the Gard...
    Last reply by Scott McDonald on November 12
    
    Live Steam
    
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    For those of you that like to burn your fingers while you run your trains
    
    Ok .... I need someone thats a lot more savvy at this then I am...... Here's the deal... I have a Dremel battery powered tool. Its got a 7.2Vdc removable clip in battery pack... 6 ea 1.2 V AA Ni-CD cells rated at 700mh. To recharge, the snap in battery pack is put into a charger base, that plugs into a standard wall outlet ( 110 AC US ). This pack is dying ( won't hold a charge, short run time etc.) Time to replace it. I can get Ni-M...
    
    Ni-CD battery replacement with Ni-MH
    Last reply by Dave Taylor on November 25
    
    Electronics
    
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Shows and Conventions
- - Title says it all. The well known show in Lebanon, PA has been cancelled, due to Covid 19 concerns. They explain it would be impossible for a show that large and many traveling from great distances to comply with directives and keep people safe. A real loss for me, and many others I m sure. I love that show. Ah well, look to the future https://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/ Jerry
    
    Cabin Fever Expo 2021 Cancelled
    Last reply by Rooster on October 27
    
    Conventions, Shows, Clubs and Get-Togethers
    
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- - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVERLGB - MARKLIN WILL GIVE A TOUR OF THEIR AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION FACILITY ON TRAINWORLDS FACEBOOK LIVE! PLUS SEE THE NEW CHROME PLATE F7 SANTA FE LOCOMOTIVE AND MORE! LGB-Marklin On TrainWorlds Facebook Live Friday, June 5, 1:30PM EST See the new LGB-Marklin American Distribution Facility.Plus tons of new LGB items to be discussed! Go to www.facebook.com/trainworldllc at the time andthe video will appear on our feed. ...
    
    See The LGB-Marklin American Distributio...
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    RCS is proud to announce the immediate availability of whistle only sound systems for Live Steam locos. Click Pics to hear sound play. L & B "LYN" whistle. British Narrow Gauge USA Mainline 3 Chime. (Sound clip courtesy of Mr Jon Radder) USA Narrow Gauge 5 chime. In a nutshell each sound system is literally plug in. Power is provided by the 5 volt R/C battery supply. The only wiring is hooking up a suitable 8 ohm speaker. Use any R/C Channel to activate sound. The Ch...
    
    NEW from RCS. Whistle only sound system...
    Last reply by Tony Walsham on November 14
    
    Please visit the web site https://rcsofne.com/galleries/videos/ to view many videos. See comparisons to other systems, Diesels and Steam sounds. Creating a consist and using pushers. I will try to keep adding videos over time. Plan to add more installation videos for DIY installs.
    
    RailPro Demo Videos
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    If you have not heard, Robbie is having a Thanksgiving Weekend sale. On-Line only. 7% off website prices on purchases $250-$749 and 10% off $750 or more. Very tempting!
    
    Thanksgiving Sale at RLD Hobbies
    Last reply by Jon Radder on November 26
    
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Website
- - Went to my freight shed today to load a pic, now that I can do it successfully. Saw this announcement : Please note that as of 11/1/2020, LSC is no longer supporting or backing up Freight Sheds, and suggests you use one of the many photo sharing sites instead.
    
    Freight sheds
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    testing pics
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