Mike, the building is supposed to be in front of the sectorplate, thus hiding it a bit. I did not intend to have an engine go inside the freighthouse (it ends...
Hi Anne, Thanks for the suggestions. But I have a couple of questions: - how would the crossover benefit? I already have a runaround using the sectorplate, so...
In a message dated 1/31/02 9:37:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Here in Baltimore the AIA uses a system like this for design award displays. All of the award...
In a message dated 1/31/02 8:37:47 PM Central Standard Time, ... One of my duties before retiring was to attend outdoor shows (outdoor gear, not out doors)...
Hi Jon, the track diverging at building 6 is supposed to be the SP main line, and like I mentioned before, it's there mostly for aesthetic purpose......
Hi Dave, Maybe you can print out the layout and show it to your friend, you write down his comments and suggestions and mail them to me ;) It would be...
A quick estimation of gross costs of installing an IR or other common detector system, placing some value on time and effort spent in wiring, control panel...
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Andy Sperandeo
asperandeo@...
Feb 1, 2002 5:07 pm
We published an article on video monitoring in MODEL RAILROADER ("Video monitoring for staging yards," by Jim Hediger, June 2000 page 94) and I've seen it used...
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BCRails@...
Feb 1, 2002 5:09 pm
At the risk of being low tech and butting in where not wanted, I would recommend that you check out the inexpensive double camera and monitor black and white...
Folks, Many of the well-meaning responses to Joe's posting might be missing an important point. This is for the LD SIG and we do not have the budget to buy new...
Hello everyone: Beyond video and occupancy detectors, there are a couple other options to consider for checking staging tracks. 1 - cut-aways in the fascia. ...
Does anyone know where in the Los Angeles area I can purchase threaded rods. I intend to use the same for construction of a helix for an HO layout. Thanks Jay...
In Houston you can buy these at any Lowes or Home Depot home improvement center. ... J. Stephen (Steve) Sandifer mailto:steve.sandifer@... Home:...
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Ralph W. Brown
rbrown51@...
Feb 1, 2002 6:11 pm
Jay, et al., Inasmuch as I'm on the Atrlantic coast, I'm not sure about LA, but threaded rod, in several diameters and lengths, is avalable here at Home Depot...
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Andy Sperandeo
asperandeo@...
Feb 1, 2002 6:40 pm
... Do you have Ace hardware outlets in LA? The ones around here carry threaded rod. Good luck, Andy Andy Sperandeo Executive Editor MODEL RAILROADER Magazine ...
Jay, Any building supply place or large hardware store should have it in lots of sizes. Some lumber yards too. Ask for "all-thread" and you'll get what you...
... Not living in LA but here in tiny Victoria BC there's at least a dozen stores that carry threaded rod. Try any hardware store. Threaded rod is very...
... I installed one so I could see what's happening on the other side of the layout. In the March 2002 Model Railroader artcle, referring to the map, I put an...
... bulky, ... and ... I've obtained two working, surplused laptop computers (larger tech companies will often give these away rather than dealing with the ...
... It seemed unsatisfying to have to use "unprototypical" trackwork to do normal switching. ... There's a general layout design principle to not design...
. ... I'm assuming you only need a few. I got pretty expert at making scads of them when I was modeling 'George' (set on an unnamed tropical island). If you...
Having used both detector systems and video, video has the great advantage that operators tend to trust it more. Also, you can see how fast your train is ...
A cheaper source of supplies for palms is to look at the flyfishing mail order houses and buy chicken saddle feathers in your favorite shade of green. They...
... Any ACE Hardware, any Home Depot, and Orchard Supply Hardware should have them. -- "Bimse im'codladh ag obair san oiffig go minic" Mise, me fein, Nolan...
... On the other hand, I 'read' the TV set as frame, not picture. I watch Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid on TV, I'm transported to 1883, and the fact that...
Threaded Rod in Los Angeles; Home Depot, Lowes, Terry Lumber, Industrial Metal supply, Granger Cataloge (But not open to general public). Paul Catapano...
... It can be done, but it takes some work Please note the cable length from the display driver chip to the display can only be 12 inches or less before one...
