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My N Scale journey - Part 2 - some industry research
Hi again,
As mentioned in my previous (and first) blog entry, my 5.5 x 2.5 N scale layout isn't prototypical, however it is my plan to create a themed Scottish layout and try to stay true to this as far as possible.
Trackage Rights Clinic
Today I made a presentation about "Trackage Rights" on the OpSig Virtual Meetup. That presentation has been posted on YouTube and on the OpSig Website. If you want to watch it, here's a link:
IAIS's West End - Discovering a new customer - Ready Mixed Concrete
I consider myself a strict prototype modeler...and happily so. I like the boundaries that this approach provides, as they simplify life, help me focus on contentment in building with the things I have, and keep my spending in check. Without those boundaries, I have a tendency to become more of a collector than a modeler.
From the ISE Workbench - Train Shuttle Controller
A bit over four years ago, we put together something called the “DCC auto-reverser” out of an Arduino, an LCD shield, and a motor shield. We designed it for the St. Louis Railway Prototype Modelers’ meet to just operate a train back and forth on our short test track, stopping and reversing the engine when it tripped a sensor at either end. We wrote up the build so that others could make their own, built one for Scott Thornton and his Milan Branch layout, and that was that.
Looking for suggestions!
This is my first attempt at designing a control panel. Looking for feedback on design, layout and functionality.
SCL =Standard Car Length.
The printed card will be covered with plexiglass. The mainline crossover turnouts (1 & 6) will be wired to a single switch to throw both turnouts together.
A 3rd Way - Neither CC/WB nor Switchlists
I've often heard there are two ways to operate a model railroad: 1) the ever-popular Car Cards & Waybills (CC/WB) system, or 2) Switchlists. But I'm wondering whether there's a 3rd way that doesn't get much mention - or maybe I've missed it. . .
removable industrial switching area over hidden class yard lead?
I cruised the forums and didn't find much relevant to this, so a few thoughts from y'all would be helpful.
I have room to add a several track active classification yard, about 8' long. Conventional wisdom would have an 8' lead serving it.
So how much grief would I cause myself by having the most distant 6' of that yard lead hidden under an industrial switching area?
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