Operations
Control Points (CP) - how are they determined and placed?
I'd like to know how does one decide when/where to locate Control Points (CP) on their railroad.
From my limited understanding a CP would usually be placed at some junction/branch-off where a main would diverge, but diverge into what: a siding, an interchange, a yard, something else, any of those?
How to trigger audio based on fast clock?
How can I trigger audio tracks to play automatically at certain fast clock times? I’m open to using any fast clock system that can assist with this.
For example:
I have a passenger train with a scheduled station stop at 11:00am. I want a pre-recorded message to automatically play at 10:50am (fast clock time) announcing the details of this passenger train.
Thanks in in advance for your insights on how to automate this.
Sanborn Maps
Although this is from a genealogy post of Feb 4, 2019, the Sanborn Maps are a huge help to us. Library of Congress now has 25,000 available with a total of 500,000 to be up in 3 years. Here is an article outlining its use.
Car Forwarding Apps and Switch List docs
I have recently created some links to several operating documents and applications on my website, in the car forwarding section :
https://wnbranch.com/home/operations/operations-car-forwarding/
Operating Session Help
I am getting ready to have operations on my point-to-point layout and need some advice. Here are the basics:
1. The layout is 27 feet long divided into two "towns" with a number of sidings each.
2. These towns are separated by a bridge over a suggested river which has a passing track.
Video -VIA Rail Operations on the Trenton Subdivision.
Operating Session Information
I recently started operating some new layouts. I was overwhelmed when the builders started describing the sub-section of the railroad they modeled. In my cases, the New Haven RR in New Haven and the Denver, Rio Grande & Western between Durango and Antonito.
Shenware Software (MiTrains and Waybills)
Has anyone else worked with this remarkable software program and understand how it all works? At my remarkable old age, I cannot decipher how to get waybills to print out correctly, even when you prompt them to be printed blank.
I will be forever grateful for any and all help with regards to get me going in the right direction with this program. Thank you.
Jim Schulte
First Operations Test Report
Had my first real operations test today. I'll give it a B. Had a few minor issues crop up. Nothing serious and easy to fix. I decided, after going back and forth with myself over what system to use, I decided on Ship It. I have used it in the past with limited success so this week I really studied the manual until I had a good understanding of how to make it work so cars move on and off the layout the way they are supposed to.
TUTORIAL: YouTube: Building a Showcase Miniatures N Scale Signal Kit - Part 3
Part 3 of my tutorial on building an N Scale Signal Kit by Showcase Miniatures. Follow along as I start my build of a single head block signal, showing you how I assemble the kit.
In Part 3 of my tutorial I show you how I add wires, connect a resistor and test the LED, ready for mounting on the layout.
In Part 4 of my tutorial I will show you how I add the signal to the layout and connect it to the signal system.
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