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Is this the answer to N Scale coupler slinky bounce ???, I think so.

Thu, 2015-10-22 11:59 — DCSnr

My son and I have pondered an N Scale layout, but my enthusiasm was held back by the coupler/car slinky bounce, it just spoils the illusion.

the Atlin Transfer

Thu, 2015-10-22 11:58 — Atlin transfer guy

Hello everyone, Welcome to my blog on this site. I model a freelance prototype in 1:29 scale called the Atlin Transfer.My main interests are industrial switching and modern short line modelling.

Presently, I am in the process of building a paper mill complex and warehouse facilities.

Building in 1:29 scale has been challenging and extremely rewarding at the same time.I will have a few pictures in the future to show the progress of the railroad.

Building A Piece Of History Now: Thurmond West Virginia-Backdrops 10/29

Thu, 2015-10-22 08:41 — trainmaster247

I am working on a design for a small scene for demonstrating scenery and track work for out model railroad. It will be small (roughly 1ft. x 1ft. with the front curving) I am looking for design ideas and what an interesting scene would be. Any ideas from those on here?

Thanks for all of your suggestions everyone. Thurmand seemed like a good location and the below area is what we will model. It will include a cantilever signal seen on the right and the three buildings as low relief background structures.

Hindsight is always 20/20

Sun, 2015-10-11 07:24 — roadglide

Like the old saying goes. After trying to run some of the new rolling stock I came to the conclusion that the street inside the rails was too thick. Its right up against the inside of the rails causing the cars to constantly derail. So 2 choices. Tear up whats there and replace it with .05 or .10 styrene or carefully remove the inner portion and cut it narrower so it sits down against the molded in spikes. That was less expensive and easier to do. So this morning was spent reworking that.

Rail wheels for Hy- Railers

Sat, 2015-10-10 16:07 — redP

Does anyone make the rail wheels for hy-railers? I need some for some MOW vehicle models Im doing.

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My Cardstock Buildings

Wed, 2015-10-07 07:00 — trainmaster247

Here are the design photos models to come later:

photos to come later

Need suggestions for ballast suppliers/manufacturers

Tue, 2015-10-06 18:46 — CoolRuehle

I have already tried Woodland Scenics fine and medium ballasts.

I hate them.

They are too lightweight, get blown, flung, and ticked around the layout and are affected by static electricity. I want something that has some weight and density to it. A real stone product.

I am modeling in HO scale and would like a ballast that is scale in size. Something like a Woodland Scenics "fine" sized ballast.

Herald King Decals

Tue, 2015-10-06 07:42 — choo choo chuck

Has anyone purchased decals from Herald King Decals lately?

Are they still in business?

I sent an email to them at heraldkingdecals@q.com which is what they list on their website. The email came back as undeliverable.

I can't try calling during their business hours.

Any help appreciated.

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Virtual Model Railroads

Mon, 2015-10-05 11:04 — trainmaster247

Here are some photos of my model Railroadz layouts in Trainz 12. One of them is a small oval while the other is more of a work in progress but NG.

Driveshaft driven caboose generator

Sat, 2015-10-03 11:07 — Larry Bischoff

Does anyone know a source in HO scale for a driveshaft driven generator used on some late 60s caboose trucks?

I'm kitbashing an Atlas extended vision caboose into an accurate Northern Pacific version. The NP used this style of generator drive initially before balancing problems forced a change to a belt driven style.

Thanks

Larry B

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