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Today, 06:59 PM

Fredenberg replied to a thread T-traK MODULES in Product & Service Announcements

Thank you Rich! That information is very helpful.

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Today, 05:53 PM

WP&P replied to a thread Layout design using Mod-U-Rail benchwork and Kato track in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

You mention your intention to paint the track, as well as ballast. Kudos! A lot of folks don't bother when working with Unitrack, since it has...

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Today, 05:06 PM

ChicagoNW replied to a thread Inkjet waterslide decals. in Modeling Techniques

There is an advantage to using clear decal paper in an inkjet. Because both the ink and the decal are transparent, you can produce “faded” artwork....

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Today, 04:57 PM

ChicagoNW replied to a thread Layout design using Mod-U-Rail benchwork and Kato track in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

Don’t worry so much about how high Kato ballast is. While Unitrack is modeled after the tracks used by the Bullet Trains of Japan. There are plenty...

28 replies | 1257 view(s)

Today, 04:56 PM

HansKuster replied to a thread Who can identify this coupler? in Rollingstock

Hi all, I ordered the Greenmax couplers from Japan and today they arrived. They are not the ones I was asking for identification, but they look...

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Today, 03:25 PM

ihmsakiwi replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

Thank Heiko. Something like that would be great. Probably wouldn't bother going down the electronics route if that was fitted.

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Today, 01:54 PM

gamitzu replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

I use Atlas long time ago. https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/atlas-n-2790-manual-turntable/ Easy to fit electrical motor for upgrade if needed. I...

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Today, 01:50 PM

Scotian_Huntress replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

As to Peco turntables they have a recent electric motor that is not indexed and would require manual alignment......

10 replies | 129 view(s)

Today, 01:26 PM

Sumner replied to a thread Union Pacific's N Scale Canyon Division.... in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

4 District 5v Control Panel: There are 8 DCC power districts but I didn't feel the need for that many 5 volt DC districts. This is the build and...

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Today, 12:52 PM

northmill created a blog entry March Updates in northmill

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Today, 12:50 PM

northmill replied to a thread Layout design using Mod-U-Rail benchwork and Kato track in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

Hello all. Wanted to share a few recent updates. First of all, I tidied up my wiring underneath. No photos of this, but the two sections are on...

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Today, 12:39 PM

spyder62 replied to a thread T-traK MODULES in Product & Service Announcements

Tom the lengths are the T-trak standard as for the depth the corners are the standard size at the 14 3/8" as for the single depth was asked to do...

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Today, 12:33 PM

MRLdave replied to a thread Inkjet waterslide decals. in Modeling Techniques

Sumner......your paint under the decal idea will work, but as Donzi said, you can get white decal paper which would work for you , but then...

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Today, 12:24 PM

MRLdave replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

I have a Walthers 120' turntable that I run manually. To be fair, my turntable is largely decorative and I don't use it very often, but it works fine...

10 replies | 129 view(s)

Today, 12:23 PM

Sumner replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

We must have about the same skills. I found this .... ... but nothing showing more detail on the crank or the internal mechanism. I did... ...

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Today, 11:46 AM

Jugtown Modeler replied to a thread how to make a brick facade in Structures & Scenery

I am by no means literate on the subject... but, I was looking to create a file for a laser engrave and was told I should look for free vector...

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Today, 10:35 AM

rogerfarnworth replied to a thread The Railways of Telford (UK) in General Research

The LNWR Coalport Branch - Part 1 After the construction of the Wellington and Severn Junction Railway (W&SJR) and it being included in the GWR...

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Today, 10:14 AM

LilyanaCarney replied to a thread Kato Unitrack Height in Trackage

The height of the Kato Unitrack from the bottom of the plastic to the top of the rails is about 0.33 inch or 8.4 mm. The height of the plastic...

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Today, 08:39 AM

el Gato Gordo replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

I like the simplicity, @Heiko. I have had the pleasure of cranking a hand-driven turntable through 180° - taking turns with others on the tour. ...

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Today, 06:20 AM

Heiko replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

This one actually is manual: https://peco-uk.com/products/turntable-kit and a modeler in our modular group added a vertical shaft with a gear and a...

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Yesterday, 11:21 PM

Sumner replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

Sounds good and actually some they did move by hand. Do some searches and you can see them. Keep us up to-date on your progress. Mine is waiting...

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Yesterday, 10:47 PM

ihmsakiwi replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

hi Sumner, Third attempt to reply. Sorry if they all post. My brother is more than capable of doing the electronics on this but i wondered if I...

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Yesterday, 10:27 PM

Sumner replied to a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

Curious, a manual drive, moving it with your hand or another method? Do you have turntable in mind? I have mine (above) running with a...

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Yesterday, 10:13 PM

ihmsakiwi started a thread Manual turntable in Layout Builds, Design, & Planning.

Hi Guys, Does anybody use a simple manual turntable on their layouts? Just thinking this may get me moving on my layout where i am stuck between a...

10 replies | 129 view(s)

Yesterday, 08:16 PM

Fredenberg replied to a thread T-traK MODULES in Product & Service Announcements

spyder62, I am very new to the whole T-Trak concept (but not new to N-Scale model railroading) and have been doing some reading and comparing to...

19 replies | 948 view(s)