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- - Just read on a couple of different pages on facebook and kind of confirmed by different people that Split Jaw has been purchased and is now starting production in Georgia. Good news for the day! if i had more info other than the announcement I would post it but seems to be happening.
    
    SJ back in production
    Last reply by Matthew Doti on May 15
    
    General Discussion
    
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    I'll start Back in the day in the hood
    
    Show me your bridges
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    If your lumber company happens to need an airplane, there's a prototype for that, https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/035020 Looks like a Grumman Widgeon. Apparently nicknamed "Splinter"? "F. Edwin Mower and Ben Alley in Front of the Mower Lumber Company's Plane, Charleston, W. Va. "
    
    If your lumber company happens to need a...
    Last reply by Forrest Scott Wood on May 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
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    Few spring shots so far this year. My new Scratch built Class A using Bachmann Climax parts. Battery powered. I did not build this. I bought it off a friend who scratch built it. Yes Rooster I have a friend.
    
    Spring Photo Thread 2021
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    Model Photography
    
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    Discuss your camera, your techniques, and other things pertaining to photographing your models, or your layout.
    
    Everything here was 3D printed except motors, electronics and metal bits, (Wheels, etc) They come from the Mike Williams Etsy shop and belong to club members. https://www.etsy.com/shop/SWC3DBackshop?ref=search_shop_redirect
    
    3D printed 7/8 trains
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    Videos
    
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    The May operating session is going to be held on 1 and 2 May.. Anyone who has been vaccinated is welcome to attend.. Folks, if you haven't been vaccinated, then please, don't come to the OPS.. I am sorry, but this is to protect everyone.. As you can see below, the ballasting crew (Jane) has been busy ballasting.. She started on the south end of Memphis and is heading north.. Hopefully, there will be more pict...
    
    Bluestone Southerns MAY 2021 OPS Session
    Last reply by mike dorsch on May 16
    
    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 !
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    Train Operations Software
    
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    Any one know how to access the tender tank section, Bill
    
    aristo vanderbilt tender
    Last reply by Bill Barnwell on May 13
    
    Problem Solving
    
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    Have an issue with something you've bought? Ask here! Know how to fix a problem, post!
    
    Finally got a place I could actually set things up, while temporary, for the first time since I was sleeping through trigonometry. Here are some highlights from last summer/fall and hoping to expand as that raised flowerbed allows.
    
    Farwell, Lafayette, Irving, & Prospe...
    Last reply by David Meashey on March 29
    
    Indoor and Micro
    
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    Not all of us have a yard, or want an outdoor empire.
    
    Aloha, 2021 is fast upon us, and I am busy evaluating options and budgeting the casbh for the main push in 2021, the "Rehabilitation of the Missile Sponges," the upgrading to near-model status of cheaper motive power we acquired to let the youngest visitors and crew interact with the Triple O. To that end: Has anyone tried / used the motor blocks from Smallbrook Studio (link)? Will they hold up to the elements, namely rain, high humidity, high temperatures, and proximity to th...
    
    Request Opinion -- Smallbrook Studio Mot...
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    Reviews
    
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    Just buy something, and want to tell us all what you think about it? Post your reviews here.
    
    Hi all, Yesterday I received the debut issue of Garden Trains Annual and it's very good. In particular, Kevin Strong has a good article about the changes in the hobby over the years and his optimism for the years ahead. Nice work! Cheers,Matt
    
    Garden Trains Annual
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    Articles
    
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    I'm looking for a remote for an Aristocraft live steam Mikado. The CIGRS was recently gifted one of these engines. Unfortunately the remote is missing in action.
    
    WTB Remote for Aristo Live Steam Mikado
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    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!)
    
    I just finished editing and uploading a fun little video composed of some off-road clips and scenes from my 2016 Mojave/Nevada trip, and featuring my Toyota 4Runner "Megaweapon". Let me know what you think: [url]https://www.youtube.com/embed/e4hgXMvgqS0[/url]
    
    Megaweapon Hits The Trail
    Last reply by Dan Hilyer on April 19
    
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Modeling
- - Okay I am going out on a limb here for the challenge build. So far for the indoor my rocks have consisted of carved foam only. In HO and in N I used foam bases (among other things) and glued on plaster cast rocks which I made using latex rubber molds. I was all set to make some plaster castings of basalt columns using latex molds I made from masters my friend Dick Whitney made. I have the molds all made up, there are three masters and I made a mold of each. I just figured I would do what I have ...
    
    Casting fake rock idea
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    Modeling
    
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    What have you built lately?
    
    Cut and splice together 2 USAT Centerbeams to make a more prototypical car. No need to repaint if you are careful!
    
    Kitbashed Centerbeam Flatcar
    Last reply by mike dorsch on May 10
    
    Rolling stock
    
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    Rolling stock
    
    With Diesel Dan restored and improved (Rehab of the Missile Sponges Part the First - Diesel Dan), the next locomotive is ready to enter the shops! Meet Christmas Thomas, a battery powered variant of an LGB m2075, as "he" backs into the shops for an overhaul: Per "Opa," a curious man with a white beard awaiting a northbound flight in the same terminal with my parents in November 2015 asked them to deliver this to the crew. In the years since, the coupler broke. ...
    
    Rehab of the Missile Sponges Part the Se...
    Last reply by Ken Brunt on 5 hours ago
    
    Motive Power
    
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    Talk about your locomotives here.
    
    Hi folks The purpose of this forum is to act as a repository of drawings, images, files, etc, of anything railroad related. You can either upload the file, or post a link to it as a message.
    
    Purpose of this forum
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    Reference
    
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    Discussion area for reference drawings and information.
    
    Here is a trailer printed last year. It is a 40' version with rounded corners on the nose corrugated sides 1/29th scale and measures. 15.75"L X 3.5"W X 5.625"H This model is printed in flat sections and is raw off the printer & glued up as you see. Sections printed 2 pieces 7.373 L per print. (max size on heated bed This is printed on a FDM ROBO 3D R1 Plus PETG 25% infill. Print time is about 18 hours total. This is my first post with a photo, hope this works. Howa...
    
    Printed TOFC project
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    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
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    Figures
    
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    Make your own figures, or modify existing ones? Share your techniques with the rest of us.
    
    So, here goes. I'm building a caboose and boxcar repair shop with some yard storage attached. I have two strategies this year: (1) I'll start from the center and finish each section of the building, work my out from there, and as far as I get, that's how far I get; and (2) I've never tried to cut tin, but I know for certain this is the year I finally make good on my annual New Year resolution to wear safety glasses when cutting. I can't wait...
    
    2021 Challenge -- Caboose Repair Facilit...
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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
    
    So my wife has wanted to display her Christmas village stuff in a neat little scene for many many years instead of just sticking them randomly on a shelf. I finally got on board and we made this display this year. This gave birth to an entirely new theme for my On30 layout which I can say is just about to start breaking ground. I scrapped any idea of a realistic looking operations layout. I am going full on Christmas year round whimsical layout. First I have an endless supply ...
    
    On30 whimsy layout need ideas
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    O / On30
    
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    Small Engine shed and machine shop. My 7/8 Climax fits just perfectly.
    
    7/8 building projects 2021
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    Other Scales
    
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    For discussion of any other scales. N? 1 1/2"? Sn3?
    
    If anyone here has Wiha tools of the "precision" type, maybe you'd like a desktop holder I made this last week. It has different shelves for specific sets (the handle sizes, and therefore sizes, change with each). I've done those shelves for SAE & Metric hex drivers, SAE & Metric nut drivers, the 7 piece screwdrivers, and Torx. The shelves are interchangeable and can be ordered per your preference. If you want one, over next week or two, PM me with your set types (in this "pr...
    
    Wiha tool holder
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Power and Sound
- - MyLocoSound has introduced a new soundcard for small gas and diesel locomotives. It offers a choice of seven engine types, five transmissions, six horns plus bell, "All aboard", conductor's whistle, brake squeal, etc. A full set of engine, bell and horn for the GE 25 tonner from Piko is included. There is a demonstration video at Light Industrial Demonstration. Further information is at www.mylocosound.com or our North American distributor G Scale Graphics. The price remain...
    
    New soundcard for light diesel and gas l...
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    Hello DCC Experts - I’ve installed a Massoth XL Locomotive Decoder into a customer’s LGB 20390 RhB Railcar……has two motor blocks. I set the decoder up using a Massoth PC Programming Module. Then I use a Piko command station with a Massoth Navigator in Operations Mode on a separate test track to test my locomotive installations. In Speed Step 1 the motors operate very smooth. But I'm getting a slight jerky movement from the locomotive...
    
    Installed Massoth XL Locomotive Decoder ...
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    I have tried various engines on my railway and they are either to large and balk at my curves, are jack rabbit runners which jack up my already bad anxiety(railway is raised 4 to 5 feet off the ground) or the "fit" just wasnt right. My little Regner Paul tram is great for my couple LGB Euro cars but I have wanted a main line USA style locomotive. Our Pearse 0-4-0 is sort of a main line style engine but built to 1:20.3 scale, so its a bit odd but a great runner. A member o...
    
    Finally found my "big" engine ...
    Last reply by Mike Toney on May 11
    
    Live Steam
    
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    For those of you that like to burn your fingers while you run your trains
    
    I figured I'd start a thread to document my construction techniques for the signals I'm building for my RR. I've always liked signals, but want to integrate them into my operations, both being able to run with and without a dispatcher (since, mostly, Ill be running without). First, a bit of information. Signals, in their basic form, control entry and exit into a block of track. For purposes of my railroad, these blocks will be the sections between sidings on the line. Prototype railroads h...
    
    Signals on the NVRY
    Last reply by Steve on May 13
    
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Shows and Conventions
- - I'm going to tentatively schedule this for April 30- May 2. 9AM to whenever. (Due to a conflict with Andy Clarke's Ops session. moving this up to May 15-16) A week later than normal, not that it matters much weather wise, but maybe things will be some what more back to normal.
    
    KOPS 2021
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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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    I recently installed another RCS battery R/C and MyLocosound in a new version Bachmann Fn3 Climax. This is the 4th version of how I did it. I have done a few of these excellent locos since they came out. This is the is just the second one where I have been able to have everything on board. There is no chopping and cutting of bodywork or changes to the existing Bachmann wiring. The secret is fitting the Li-Ion battery pack up in the roof. Once again, the Australian Sanyo dist...
    
    Battery R/C Climax take # 4.
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    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
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- - I get notifications (in updates) that someone "liked" my photo. I know how to "thank" a person, but where's the 'Like" button?
    
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