I just compared gray and green swatches of the carpet Kirk has been buying for SGMA members to use on our modules against "Gray" and "Paradise Green" rolls of...
Bob- This is certainly good news. We have been paying more than a dollar a square foot for the carpet we have been using, and I had to cut it all! My wallet...
This is also good for the Syracuse group as we have 2 more phases of
construction in the next year. ... From: ironhorse061252 Date: 6/14/2008 5:27:20 PM To:...
I was recently asked what I meant by hi-rail Standard Gauge. By hi-rail I mean a combination of traditional track, trains and accessories with reasonably...
I think it will look like The Tom Snyder layout and be spectacular. With the
proper transition modules it should fit in seamlessly and be a highlight of
the...
I took the "high-rail" approach with portions of my home Std Gauge layout. I had a few photo's that I circulated at the York breakfast in April. If there's...
John, Please do post those pictures as I'm sure everyone who is now contemplating building some Hi-Rail SGMA modules could benefit from seeing how you...
Kirk, Would it be possible for you to take and post some photos on this site of the Hi-Rail ravine modules that you and Chris are making that show the modules...
Will do so tonight. Unfortunately, the pictures suffer from color distortion from my previous processing program that I haven't been able to clean up, but I...
Syracuse Group, With 2 more phases of construction ahead of you, I'm sure some of your work will be associated with wiring into your modules some track...
Posted two shots as promised to the SGMA web page in a new album entitled Highrail SG. If there is interest I have more. Jon ... Will do so tonight....
Great timing as we have yet to put track onto anything. We can even build in
a few for future use. The electrical problem is not hard but tricky. Treat the...
If anyone is still having problems locating indoor outdoor Perfection carpet in Paradise Green and Gray colors by Beaulieu of America, below is some contact...
The solution Chris and I came up with was to use Bob's independent accessory transformer to power all the bulbs of the 440 signal tower, and to use the...
Great topics, and I have to be on a plane in a couple of hours! I should be back on line Sunday. Please excuse me for not responding to questions until...
Kirk, Sorry to have put you on the spot, so let me try and help out! You and/or Chris can correct me if I'm wrong. First off, Jim, you have hit on the exact...
What ended up happening is the insulated rails are used to trip the relays.
The signal bridge is run by a third power source and common. At a show it
may be a...
Jim, Excellent issues! You point out what some might say are two inherent weaknesses in SGMA's current 9-wire standard. Specifically, your point that...
I see the 9 wire harness as a solid means of providing track power to the 3
loops and a basis for a DCS system. Wiring changes I would make are more in...
Jim, Thanks for the response but you lost me. I understand the basic concept on how creating "power blocks" on a large layout can increase the "horsepower"...
Putting the DCS on the layout was no more than adding the TIU to the chain.
Plus, I turned off 2 out of every 3 modules which may not need to be done. If you...
Finally, I know you've seen Lionel's new operating/display layout at York with all of its professionally built art deco skyscrapers. Would you call that layout...
SGMA wiring: Always an interesting topic! Long time members will remember that we spent almost as much time deciding on the optimal wiring scheme as we did on...
Wow, Bob, so many questions! My home layout is in a "L" shape with each leg about 25 feet in length, and a variable width from four to twelve feet. Track plan...
Jon, I'm looking forward to seeing those additional photos of your home layout! Regards, Bob ... length, and a variable width from four to twelve feet. Track...
Subject: sgma photo album website Well, not really new, but new to this site! Enjoy!! http://web.mac.com/jeannettelindvig/SGMA/Welcome.html Thanks to Bert...
Hi Kirk and the rest of youse guys. I remember a lot of discussion on the need for a barrier to keep the public's hands off our trains. How about this...
Our next display in Syracuse has a perimeter of 224 feet, so about 150 chairs ought to do it. :-) Kirk ... chairs to surround a SGMA modular layout? ... on...
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