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Question for the group
Folks:
We have a reader who would like to know if anyone knows who carries an N scale model of the Rocky Mountaineer train of Canada? If so, please email the info to gerycom@aol.com.
Thank you!
Patty Fugate
Model Railroad Hobbyist
Greetings!
Hello everyone! This would be my first post! My build is a small switching layout serving one customer. Thought I’d share a photo of a CP box car I weathered. Waiting to be swapped by B&M switcher LA-1 local, set in the late 1980’s in Lawrence, Mass. I’m still in the scenery fase and working on other details in between but I definitely need to get started on a backdrop cause it’s hurting my eyes not seeing one lol...Anyway hope everyone enjoys! And Happy modeling!
Household model train negotiations
I have claimed a room (smallish) for my trains. In that room I have freedom to model trains away to my hearts delight, build this, build that, make holes in the wall etc. So recently we had to update our smallish lounge room and we planned to have a narrow wall/book shelf, floor to ceiling on 2 of the walls. This could have in it knick knacks books etc. Then I suggested we lift all the cupboards/shelves that were above approx 4' up another 9" to have a long narrow space on the 2 walls, to break it up. My wife ask why would do that?
Six Miles to Nowhere: Designing a Protofreelance Modern coal hauler in Alabama
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Athearn RTR SW1500 RF&P
HI THERE! Does anyone know 1)where I can possibly find an Athearn RTR SW1500 in the RF&P paint? 2) does anyone know anyone who is willing to sell one?
None exist online anymore and I missed the one that was just on Ebay. Does anyone have any suggestions??
ScaleImp - Imperial Metric scaling tool
In the latest MRH magazine (April 2020) Jack Burgess has an article on using calipers. I am a great fan! As I do a lot of scratchbuilding, the calipers are my go too tool for measuring and marking out. Also in that article he talks about converting measurements to scale sizes. I have done a lot of measurement conversion also. Modelling in TT scale (1:120) is one of the reasons that I scratchbuild. As I work with metric and imperial rolling stock I have had to convert between the two units of measurements, and scale as well.
Automated crossing gates for layout?
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good crossing gate system or source of plans to build one that could be used on my S scale layout. It likely would be designed for HO scale and need to be modified for S scale but perhaps an O scale version could be reduced in size? I'd like flashers/bell and operating gates and some kind of detection circuit to operate them ( I have DCC control on the rails) .
Any Model Ship Builders in our mix?
Morning all,
For some time I have contemplated building a Schooner / step ship.
Recent layout planing is leading to starting the project prior to the layout for a number of reason. The most promenade is to ensure i have enough deck clearance for the mast of the ships.
Im curious if anyone here has and model ship building experience they can share. My ideal would be to build a model of Wapama as there are very detailed plans available but I'm after a smaller vessel.
Building interiors
I have recently completed several DPM structures. I would like to download photos that I can use for the interior of these buildings. I would appreciate knowing of any website that you would recommend for this project.
What you should keep in stock
This has been talked about many times before but, hey, we're not busy or we wouldn't be reading this board. Right.
Our mid-size club always has:
A couple reels of frequently used wire sizes and colors
A half-full (at least) bulkpack of commonly used Kadee couplers like the #5 and the #148, plus a few "special use" ones like the standard short shank.
Functional chisel- and pinpoint-tip soldering irons
Assortment of 2-56 screws
etc etc.
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