Operations
Preparation for Operations on the ATSF Paradigm Division
Over the past month and a half, I have really not worked on layout construction but rather have been working at the Central Texas (Temple, TX), AMRE (San Antonio, TX), and New Braunfels train shows. In between, I have done some preliminary operations planning. This consisted of finalizing the sequence of train appearances as well as creating switch-list forms and train location cards.
Dealing with the cost and what to go with
Being the drastic cost now showing in this hobby, and faced with finally a space to plan a layout, I'm a bit torn as to direction, and seeking some input. I model HO scale and model today'so Era but as a freelance.
Back to HO after 20+ Years
Well I have successfully ebay'd completely all of my N-scale related stuff. All rolling stock, loco's, scenery, structures and structure flat scenes. So after deleting a sizeable layout I decided that a small (8 x 10) along the wall HO switching layout would be in order.
This idea is so simple it deserves a medal
I was at a friends place the other night for an operating session (enormous fun). Our host introduced us to an idea for an uncoupling pick that I hadn't seen before. Now that I have used it I'm a convert.
Yes folks it is simply a 4" Galvanized Flat head nail. This is the deluxe version with a piece of red heat shrink to make it more visible.
Operational Mishap
Now that the track and wiring on my N&W Pocahontas District are completed I couldn't resist having a friend over for the first operating session. For better or worse, my friend has very little knowledge about real trains, or even model railroads, but he's shown interest in the layout, so I thought I'd give him a try.
Does setting up for ops have to be hard?
Does setting up for ops need to be hard? Must you buy special software to make car cards and waybills? Read this thread and find out ...
I will more or less replicate setting up the same switching area for car card and waybills (CC&WB) that was set up for JMRI in a previous thread here. Since I am not familiar with the prototype or the specific interests/goals of the JMRI layout, I may not replicate it directly.
Ho And O Gauge Layout Update
Ho And O Gauge Layout Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_yrosbiP-M
PHX DesertOps.org 2016 this weekend
I was asked to have my layout on the Open House for this weekend. 1st time ever for the public. Was told this is a good crowed to start with as my layout is operations only aka lots of plywood. I Took the bait.
Will see how it goes. I model operations so the GS&M should be a good fit. I would normally pass, but some twisting from a another layout owner that operates and I do respect convinced that this group cares less about looks and more about function.
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