... I'll vouch for the "taking forever" comment, since I'm using the threaded bolt and nut method. To quicken the pace I cut slots into the roadbed sections...
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mcoljo
mcoljo@xxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:32 am
Dave and others I thought it was because of the Smoke from the Mechanical Reefers? Mike( Stop the train, we have a hot wheel or maybe just a reefer?)Osborne ...
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Hal6963@xxx.xxx
Dec 17, 1999 9:06 am
I noticed several postings of named freights recently for RRs other than the Pennsy and some of those names posted may have been duplicates form the PRR list....
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Spirals
dave@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 10:48 am
Season's Greetings: I am trying to get in touch with Patrick Pope of suburban St. Louis. Can anyone help me with his address, email address or phone number? ...
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dhusman
dhusman@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 3:16 pm
Directional running means the predominate direction of traffic is in one direction. There are exceptions that go against the flow. Locally loaded or unloaded...
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Jim Hediger
jhediger@xxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 1:17 pm
I've been watching this thread on adjustable helix grades wondering why you'd want to do this in the first place? I cannot recall seeing any other ordinary...
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J Anthony Koester
jkoester@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 2:15 pm
If any of you are B&O society members and I can direct me to someone who might have data on the NKP-B&O crossing area in Metcalf, Ill., especially the ...
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Bruce F. Smith V.M.D....
smithbf@xxxx.xxxxxx.x...
Dec 17, 1999 2:19 pm
... Welcome! (to planet earth <G>) I live near the CSX mainline between Atlanta and Montogomery AL (former Western of Al.). I can't say that a day goes by...
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AllKnow909@xxx.xxx
Dec 17, 1999 2:42 pm
I used 16 vertical 1X2's notched for each of my 5-3/4 turns. Read all about FELIX THE HELIX in LDJ 14. Doug...
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Ernie Colwell
railnut@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 2:50 pm
Hi All, For those interested in British Layout Design, C. J. Freezer's new book, "The Model Railway Design Manual" is available from Classic RR Books at ...
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Kathe Robin
kathe@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 2:59 pm
As a user of threaded rod for supporting multiple levels on a railroad w/o a helix, I have found the ability to adjust gradient and super elevation (or lack...
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J Anthony Koester
jkoester@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 3:08 pm
Andy and I were chatting about plywood benchwork like Ken McCorry uses. Andy mentioned something I hadn't thought about: Screws into the ends of the 3/4-inch...
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Bryan
bklemonds@xxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 3:07 pm
To Jerry: Since Steve Studley hasn't chimed in, here goes. There is a distinct advantage of threaded rods over blocks. You can adjust the helix should you ...
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Burk, Larry
LBurk@xxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 3:56 pm
... Blocking is very, very simple and very rigid. On my previous layout I had two helix's. I simply used a piece of 1X4 and ripped it into pieces about 2"...
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JScorse@xxx.xxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:00 pm
Clay (and others) writes ... For my hang-it-from-the-ceiling helix I just chuck the 5/16" (I'm in O-Scale) threaded rod in my drill and spin on the nuts using...
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Jim Hediger
jhediger@xxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 3:06 pm
... Tony: Andy's right on here as the thickness of the screw has to displace something. The strength of the adhesive in the plywood and the direction of the...
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Dalman33@xxx.xxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:06 pm
I know a lot of people like to build their layouts high for eye level observation or other reasons. I am however comtemplating a section of benchwork that will...
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Pete80601@xxx.xxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:08 pm
... I've built several oNeTrak modules this way and that's precisely what I do, although I use carpenter's glue instead of white glue. I also glue in a 1x3 ...
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J Anthony Koester
jkoester@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:10 pm
... ______________________ As someone else stated, 42 inches is still a sharp curve in prototype terms, but I understand your point. Frank Hodina and I were...
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Jerry Bellina
raillynx@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 3:52 pm
... I agree Jim, if the spacing between the top and bottom of the helix is set by the two levels of the layout, the only helix adjustment you can make is one...
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David B. Barrow, Jr.
dbbjr@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:45 pm
In building all the segmental benchwork sections I have done lately, I've nailed the frames and tops (where there is a top) with serrated paneling nails...
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Rich Weyand
weyand@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:45 pm
... I also used notched 2x2's for 12 1/2 turns, and it was very easy. Rich Weyand | _______ ___,---. ---+_______:_ |Rich Weyand Weyand Associates|...
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David B. Barrow, Jr.
dbbjr@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:47 pm
Sorry, this message was sent to the SIG group by mistake. DB...
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Andy Sperandeo
asperandeo@xxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 4:31 pm
... John Allen figured out a long time ago that engines looked a lot better with their tenders coupled at a scale or at least close to scale distance. To...
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Don Mitchell
donm@xxx.xx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 5:34 pm
... 36" may not be optimum height, but it works -- our very large Bakersfield yard is at 36" because we wanted the grades on the rest of Tehachapi to be right....
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Don Mitchell
donm@xxx.xx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 5:42 pm
... Yes, it is a good idea -- but it's an interesting commentary on the progress of our hobby that the problem still crops up in this day and age. On a...
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Spirals
dave@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 5:56 pm
Don: That reminds me, you be amazed how many people I would suck in with the question "How did they get the coal to the front of a cab forward?" My favorite...
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Spirals
dave@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 6:38 pm
One thought that occurs to me is that maybe it's a good idea to have major yards at a lower height than the mainline. I'm 6'1" and a big (tall?) proponent of...
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Jerry Bellina
raillynx@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 5:49 pm
... You are giving yourself only 4" clearance (including the benchwork) !! I had considered doing about the same thing, but after thinking about it, did the ...
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Jerry Bellina
raillynx@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Dec 17, 1999 6:02 pm
J Anthony Koester wrote: Snip... ... Geez Tony, all ya have to do is buy her one of the remote car starters (less than $100), so she can warm up the car...
