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Cars, Computers, and QR Codes* - Part 3
Tired of this yet? 
I hope not. I'd like to get this basic background stuff nailed down and then get into the part where "Then magic happens."
(Link to Part 2: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/29591)
Cars, Computers, and QR Codes* - Part 2
(Link to Part 1: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/29580)
Cars, Computers, and QR Codes*
This post is the first in a series that I plan on doing which will describe some ideas that I've had and some methods that I've been working on over the past 20+ years having to do with model railroad freight car movements, also known as car forwarding.
Building a Roster - What's Rare?
Perhaps a bit of a different perspective on building a roster, with a couple of carnival/circus trains thrown in.
http://blog.newbritainstation.com/2017/03/building-roster-what-is-rare.html
Randy
Crew-Controlled Traffic Signals?
I want to signalize one of my railroad crossings where traffic has difficult visibility. My first thought was to simply install crossing signals. However, then I found a prototype example where I live of a crossing that is controlled by a signal, with the railroad getting a signal one direction and traffic the other. I like this better for a few reasons.
Uncoupling tool holder?
I ran across an interesting item when I was dining the other day at Noodles & Co. It’s called a Chopstick Buddy and it would make a great uncoupling tool holder.
Dine at Noodles & Co. and pick some up for yourself. Different colors, too. :-) The cost is right – free.
One could shave down the chop sticks to make usable uncoupling tools and then glue or screw the Chopstick Buddy to the layout fascia. The sticks pop in and out of the holder.
Cheap but effective turnout throws
As I’ve mentioned in a previous blog, I’ll be using brass G-scale switch stands a la Trevor Marshall to throw the 10 turnouts on my layout. The reason I’m doing this is to provide a more realistic experience for me and my operators working a small branch line. The G-scale stands are well constructed and are smooth operating, so it will be fun to throw the points real time in this manner.
LokSound consisting
Hi!
I have 2 Athearn Gennesis SD70ACes with LokSound select directs and the 73825 v8r5 up to date sound files installed. I run on an NCE Pro radio system.
I like to run the two locomotives in a consist but have noticed that they fight when descending a 1.8% grade with a train behind. I've trimmed the front one to pull a little harder because if they fight in a corner or the lead locomotive lags in a corner the ditch light lock horns and one tips over or derails.
Operations at the Coal Pocket
Part II of building and operating the Household Fuel coal pocket in New Britain. This one focuses on the research for prototypical car movements to this industry.
http://blog.newbritainstation.com/2017/03/household-fuel-part-ii-operati...
Randy
Colorado Front Range---- Longmont Sugar Mill
Got a chance to get some mockups done for the Great Western Sugar mill in Longmont done here is how the scene is working out. I hope to have a video on it later this month.
Mike
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