May I open a new thread? What is or are the best lubricants to use? It makes sense that these are all plastic compatible (pc). I don't see the sense in keeping oils for metal only and separate for plastic. First, the wheels. I suspect some simple light oil. Second, open gears - a slightly heavier, or ? Third, motor brushes or such - where you can reach them. And any other places y'all have had success with.

As many of us adjust to the Coronavirus and its accompanying "social distancing", e.g. working from home, avoiding crowds, etc., I thought I'd post a reminder that occasionally taking a break and sitting still - whether we're talking about us as layout owners or the prototype equipment we model - can be positive too.

Hello everyone, I am in need of some help. I model a contemporary CSX line in HO scale. I got a Walthers Mainline SD70ACE with ESU sound and DCC recently. The ditch lights are sort of dim, but that's not an uncommon problem according to what I've read. That is not the problem though. I do not really understand CVs yet. I am a DCC beginner, and I have an NCE power cab, an NCE USB interface, and JMRI on my computer. I understand how to change CVs but do not understand them very well. I want to make the ditch lights flash when the horn is sounded.

I created a video that displays a very basic operation on my small switching HO Scale layout, serving one of my busiest customers.  Usually, the local job switches all customers on the Stockyard Lead industrial spur in one session or day shift for the crew.  However, sometimes my shortline will work only one customer if there is enough work involved.  In this example, a transfer has brought in some cars for the Ready-Mixed plant and the customer would like to receive them quickly to keep up production for a big job.