Saturday, July 31, 2021

Jul 24, Bachmann Model Railroad Command Control System

ICYMI: The system is pictured in the attached photos. The box is still wrapped in its original cellophane with the $92 purchase receipt attached. Will take $45.
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Jul 24, MRC Model Railroad Digital Command Control System

ICYMI: MRC Digital Control System with the $78 price tag for my purchase. Will take $40. Email: ray.hatch@ymail.com Text: (713) 884-5248
http://dlvr.it/S4p15c

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Jun 17, Question about Curved Viaduct Kits

FYI: Question from Jeff: I'm trying to create a portion of the Glenfinnan viaduct in my layout. I've seen the Faller Curved viaduct kit. Does anyone know if the roadbed that that comes with is detachable? Or does anyone know of another curved viaduct kit for sale, preferably one with smooth concrete instead of bricks? Send in your answer on the Comments Page and I will forward it to Jeff...
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Jun 17, Comment on Switchbacks Article

FYI: Thanks so much for providing the articles and information about switchbacks and zig zags used in earlier standard and narrow gauge railroads. It may be well worth your while and our fellow readers' interest to speak to the folks at the Great Northern Historical Society and learn more about the Great Northern Railway switchbacks between Skykomish, Washington and Wenatchee, Washington. The water stops and GNRR company towns on Windy mountain and Cowboy mountain at the time were; Skykomish, Scenic, Elba, Nippon, Alpine, Wellington and Cascade Tunnel Station. I think that is the full list of GN company towns on this part of the old route now, but I do not have my map in front of me-its still rolled up in a tube haha. The folks at the Skykomish historical society would be a great source of information too. The 100th anniversary of the Wellington Avalanche 1, march 2010 was commemorated by the descendants of the GN employees and passengers that were on the passenger train that was buried in the avalanche on 1, March 1910. I would like to forward more information to you if possible as quite a debate was created by a retired BNSF executive describing how the old route could still be used for rail traffic with reconstruction of the old route. This would would eliminate the issues of ventilation and tunnel flushing required in the new cascade tunnel since 1956 when the pantograph power for the electric locomotives was ripped out. This was a huge mistake by the Great Northern at the time as all they needed to do was upgrade to larger electric locomotives and sell the old Baldwin electrics to the Pennsylvania RR(which they did) The switches there were used between 1892 and 1929 during the coal and oil-fired steam era with GN company towns that were water stops and the coal stop and upper switching yard at Wellington, Washington The folks at the Skykomish, Washingtom Historical Society would also be a great source of information and help as well. Please keep up the great work you are doing. Leon Edward Zaharis
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Jun 17, Thunder and Lightning

FYI: I live in Rawlings, VA and just found your website. I am looking for some information about incorporating lightning and thunderstorms in a background setting for an S gauge layout I am starting now. Any assistance would be appreciated. Carlton. Ed.: Thanks for your question! An article in the next issue of Tracks should help answer your question about this and lots of other sound effects that you can use for your layout. Look for it on this blog on July 1, 2021.
http://dlvr.it/S4fQxG

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Jul 7, Tinplate Model Railroad Books 5 piece set

ICYMI: FREE preview sampler, in PDF format for easy reading on pad or computer, can be delivered by internet. Send request and email address to cindersam37@gmail.com.
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Sunday, July 11, 2021

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Jul 1, Tracks: July-Aug 2021

ICYMI: Now a bimonthly newsletter for all those who enjoy the art and craft of model railroading with new tips, techniques and videos
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Sunday, July 4, 2021

May 28, My HO train layout

FYI: I built an HO train layout on a 6x6 foot section of thick plywood. My layout includes a working silver mine, a southwestern U.S.A.village, a wharf with
http://dlvr.it/S32Ryg

May 28, My HO train layout

FYI: I used a 6x6 foot section of thick plywood for the base supported by two sawhorses. I bought a cheapo Bachmann train set and an oval track layout. The
http://dlvr.it/S32CY6

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Jun 26, Model Railroading Video Solutions

ICYMI: A lot of us model railroaders have been trying to create videos of our layouts from the engineer's cab perspective using small security mini-cameras that are difficult to mount onto our locomotives and are very non-prototypical in appearance. So I was excited to discover a new tiny, micro-sized WiFi camera that has been made specifically for us model railroaders with the following features: ~ This camera can fit right in the cab of the locomotive (HO scale or larger), or inside boxcars, or it can operate as a flatcar load. It can be also be hidden inside buildings or in scenery anywhere on your layout. ~ The camera can be powered either from DCC track power or from an onboard backup battery. ~It can stream live video directly to your web browser or mobile device. ~ You can stream real-time video from your engine cab to remote viewers anywhere in the world with no more than a 1-second delay. ~Run remote operating sessions. ~Share layout videos and photos with family, friends, and other model railroaders. ~ Magnetic On/Off - Swipe a magnetic wand over the camera to turn it on or off. Click the link below to learn more...
http://dlvr.it/S30vFv

Jul 3, Using Servos on Your Train Layout

How to use servos for automation on your train layout
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Jul 3, Using Servos on Your Train Layout

Jul 3, Using Servos on Your Train Layout
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Beautiful HO Scale Model Train Layout at the Wilmington Railroad Museum

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