... Lookin' good. I have only one question: How do you switch that industry on the far right??! 8-) Den...
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Marshall Keys
marshallkeys@...
Aug 1, 2003 11:53 am
... First, I would try very hard to determine how much of the prototype was wood and how much was actually wharf, a permanent structure made of large stone...
... You still need all the block gaps, and the individual feeds for each block... but you eliminate the tons and tons of switchgear (multiple bus runs, control...
Paul B said: "...One whole stop! Wow! I am planning to line the upper surface with something white. I was thinking white foam board, since it is so easy to...
Jim Hinkle said: "I am in the process of converting fromdc type operation to DCC type of operation fortunility the layout is still in the building stage, some...
Joe: Thanks for the many comments. I'm in the early stages of building my new layout so your door bolts idea sounds very promising. I'll try a couple on the ...
... I used stained wood to build the HO scale model wharf of the Alexandria car float for the Alexandria Lyceum. I used a 3/4 inch slab of birch plywood for...
Don, thanks for the response. You were going to be the next person I asked (ask the man who owns one). << I built my wharf using wood. I believe that it...
On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 11:54:18 -0000, "denlippert" wrote:
> --- In ldsig@yahoogroups.com, Rick Jones <rickjones@l...> wrote:
> > > Question: if you're planning...
On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 09:06:32 -0700 (PDT), joe@... wrote:
> For trouble shooting and short protection purposes, gapping the rails just like
> you do for...
Bernie -- Thanks. Sounds a lot like what I'm planning. What stain colors did you use? What type of wood? I have the facilities to rip down any scale lumber...
... What I did first was to buy a couple of different decoders to test tehm with my pulling power. I would advice that, too. Current favourite are the Zimo...
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Charlie Comstock
trains@...
Aug 1, 2003 4:23 pm
Hey Pete, I gotta disagree with you on this one! 12 or 14 gauge wire is cheaper on 500' spools from Home Depot than any place I could find 18 or 20 gauge. With...
Dave Ramos just stopped by and we were talking about this... He had an idea of using 1/8" or thinner model aircraft plywood as a sub- decking for the wharf...
Guys, Caboose Industry's N ground throws work just fine with Walthers code 83 HO turnouts. They're still not scale, but they are bullet-proof. Bernie Halloran ...
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Charlie Comstock
trains@...
Aug 1, 2003 5:07 pm
I'm one of Joe's regular operators. FWIW here's my take on the dead bolt swith actuators. 1. The dead-bolts are pretty utilitarian. Things of beauty they...
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Dick Lord
rhl@...
Aug 1, 2003 6:21 pm
... Hi Marshall, As to "authenticity," well, you're correct for several hours twice a day! ;-) Adding the phrase "most circumstances" means you might possibly...
... I asked (ask the man who owns one). ... realistic when ... approach ... then ... white ... aside ... much ... be more ... course, a ... of wood ... ...
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Donovan Furin
donovansart16@...
Aug 1, 2003 7:23 pm
... Den (and list), The back track and the industries to far right are served by the BN (ex FRISCO) which currently is mostly a dummy interchange....
... to use a ... to be able ... Well, in my opinion, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Like I said in an earlier email, I have 150 turnouts with soldered...
C: Thanks for your input using door bolts! ... I'm curious about your cost figures. Joe's article mentioned around $4 per turnout, you mentioned around $1. My...
... No disagreement from me. True, larger wire is cheapier. I was refering to the added difficulty in working with the larger sizes. It's not as easy as ...
As if we need another comment on continuous points, here are two: 1. If you use less than the NMRA standard point clearance, "P," (because you really don't...
For those entering the DCC world with some reasonable disposable income, get the best there is in DCC. I found when I first entered into DCC I was interested...
... 2. Continuous points ARE prototypical, at least for contemporary construction. The last time I was in San Bernardino, Cal-Trans (I think) had just laid new...
... Be careful; fluorescents are just a bit more complicated than they appear. Many tubes require a ground plane next to them in order to light properly. Your...
Hello! I've been installing backdrop and valences in my train room (read: garage) and have worked my way into the corner. I've been using 1/8 inch masonite. ...
