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Today, 05:03 PM

Heiko replied to a thread Weekend Update (26th Feb 2021) in General Rail Discussion

I spent a little time with a pencil, drill, hobby knife, files and worked some holes into the housings of my Minibox 2 DCC command station: ...

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Today, 05:02 PM

Tom4884 replied to a thread Better to convert Kato to DCC/Sound or go BLI? in Diesel

For my E9, I just used a hacksaw, if you have a vise, just make sure you don't over tighten it and squish it a little. Then just clean it up with...

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Today, 04:48 PM

Alpharaider47 replied to a thread Better to convert Kato to DCC/Sound or go BLI? in Diesel

Thanks everyone for the replies so far, some great ideas here and I think I'll probably end up going Kato and then installing decoders later. ...

10 replies | 110 view(s)

Today, 04:30 PM

wombat457 replied to a thread BUS wires - loop or not loop? in General Wiring

As Paul mentioned, relying on rail joiners for electrical continuity isn't a particularly good idea, at least not with flex track, it maybe okay with...

13 replies | 121 view(s)

Today, 04:28 PM

Stu replied to a thread Monopoly and Octopus RR Layout in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

The two bridges in the center of the up & over are still with us, but the support piers have disappeared. While I have been busy cleaning the track,...

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Today, 04:15 PM

Maurice replied to a thread What are you buying this month? February 2021 in General Rail Discussion

Last of my purchases for February 2021. Model Railroad Planning 2020. Always looking for new ideas. Woodland scenics Fine cinders. I use a lot of...

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Today, 03:45 PM

NSNYSWFAN74 replied to a thread NYSW yellow help in General Rail Discussion

Then I'm gonna give it a try. I would be the only one who knows where the surgery was. Thanks @ wombat57.

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Today, 03:27 PM

wombat457 replied to a thread NYSW yellow help in General Rail Discussion

That would let you see the "actual color" of the paint rather than relying on a "paint chart". The problem with decals is they are "normally"...

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Today, 03:02 PM

Moose2013 started a thread MT&P Oban Yard: Planning in Structures & Scenery

Moose planning structures and tracks, primarily for locomotive servicing area. Some Moose ideas: a. Modify Walthers roundhouse to add a scratch...

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Today, 02:55 PM

Heiko replied to a thread Central Jersey Area Club Interest? (...again?) in General Rail Discussion

Just wanted to wish you good luck :) Heiko

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Today, 02:54 PM

wombat457 replied to a thread New layout dilemma in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

Oh, that IS sad :D

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Today, 02:52 PM

Paul Schmidt replied to a thread BUS wires - loop or not loop? in General Wiring

I use a set of feeders on every piece of track, including turnouts. I don't trust rail joiners, which are just another source of impedance.

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Today, 02:43 PM

DG&H MRRinN replied to a thread Akita Mountain in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

Now, while the Dry Ice would work great for a photo shoot... Im thinking about longer term.... like when you have it on display somewhere. ...

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Today, 02:11 PM

SS454 replied to a thread BUS wires - loop or not loop? in General Wiring

I'm completely agreeing with shortest feeders as possible, bus wires too for that matter. I find it hard to believe that most keep their feeders...

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Today, 01:56 PM

Paul Schmidt replied to a thread BUS wires - loop or not loop? in General Wiring

Voltage drop in DC on account that smaller diameter 22AWG has much greater resistance (actually, in the case of DCC it's impedance to the current due...

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Today, 01:46 PM

gamitzu replied to a thread Better to convert Kato to DCC/Sound or go BLI? in Diesel

All 8 loco diesel i bought this month, are with sound from factory. Except last ACe from Kato, all of as know is naked. If i have option to buy sound...

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Today, 01:40 PM

Tom4884 replied to a thread Kato SD45 brass contact strips in Diesel

Here (I hope) is a picture of the contact strip I have.

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Today, 01:28 PM

robynndarcy replied to a thread Intermountain SD40-2 help in Diesel

Oh man, thank you so much. I would have never figured that out. Thanks again Darcy

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Today, 12:58 PM

atanz replied to a thread New layout dilemma in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

this might be my wife and I! very likely scenario

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Today, 12:56 PM

Jenn Popp replied to a thread BUS wires - loop or not loop? in General Wiring

I see this a lot but no one ever says why. Why?

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Today, 12:49 PM

JaxTerminal started a thread The Appalachian Lines -VS proto-freelance domestic containers in N Scale in Private Roadnames

Jacksonville Terminal Company, JTC, is introducing a NEW line of products called the Visionary Series, or VS. This is not a new concept to the...

0 replies | 21 view(s)

Today, 12:11 PM

Paul Schmidt replied to a thread Thoughts on Paint Scheme in Diesel

Hey, Tony's at least looks like a kangaroo! Quantas' looks like the unfortunate and poorly disguised mating of a swordtail with a kangaroo.:lol: So...

47 replies | 375 view(s)

Today, 11:57 AM

OTFan replied to a thread Better to convert Kato to DCC/Sound or go BLI? in Diesel

I think it will come down to whether the convenience of having the DCC with sound already installed is worth the higher price. Take a look at DCC w...

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Today, 11:53 AM

aflica replied to a thread New layout dilemma in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

Thats not a dilemma. Just opportunity and presidence to be used in a court of law in future divorce hearings in your favor Steve

3 replies | 81 view(s)

Today, 11:37 AM

Jugtown Modeler replied to a thread Akita Mountain in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

That was oblique for this simple mind. :-/ (FWIW, Tom, you and this thread and the Facebook group Shinrin Tetsudo - the Forest Railways (森林鉄道)...

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Today, 11:36 AM

NiagaraRail replied to a thread Nskale's Layout in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

Looks very realistic. I've been planning to do the same in a garage scene.

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Today, 11:05 AM

arnoldC replied to a thread Show Us Your New Rolling Stock in Rollingstock

First addition to the freight line is a Bachmann old-time gondola. Everything about this piece of rolling stock was appealing. Color, lettering...

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Today, 10:52 AM

el Gato Gordo replied to a thread Akita Mountain in Layouts, Design, & Planning.

No sad face needed. Just because people didn't respond, doesn't mean we didn't catch the paraphrase of Westly's words after defeating Fezzik. And...

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Today, 10:51 AM

NSNYSWFAN74 replied to a thread NYSW yellow help in General Rail Discussion

Looking like CMW yellow is the closest in Pollyscale. In Badger, it's a tough choice between Old CMW yellow and Erie yellow. Guess it would be wiser...

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