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Posted by: deckroid - 03-22-2009, 05:14 PM - Forum: Layouts
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Hi folks
I haven't been around much due to the fact that I have been running around like a chicken with it's thinking cap removed getting things ready for our big project. We are building a house with a separate garage on some land we bought last year. Between the bank, the contractor, the county, the architect, and all the sub contractors, I really feel like I have been trying to eat my own head. But I digress...
As previously stated, we are a matter of weeks away from breaking ground on our project... and as much I didn't want to believe DoctorWayne about how quickly Train Space can become Much Needed Other Space, my precious 28x40 room has dwindled to a "mere" 15x27. Because of door placement and workbenches (benches are a must... I have one that is small right now) the space for the layout is going to be 15x19.
I have zero idea what my layout should be, look like, industries, towns... I am feeling lost. I was in the middle of building a modified version of the Red Rock Northern when we decided we should build a house. As a result, all work on my railroad stopped. I have been running trains round and round an un-scenicked railroad for about 6 months now. What with my limited brain power, I have not been able to spend much thinking time on what I should do with my new space.
So, I am asking some assistance from you all. I had this fun thought that 2 main lines with some side routes would be nice to have friends over to run trains. Call me silly but having folks over is part of the fun. Well, for me, anyway...
I know I need to be able to run at least 2 trains and I like them going round and round, I have a couple of small towns buildings already built, bridges, stockyard, country stores... what I am missing is the layout. My current layout is 9x11. I thought about just extending the sides... but cant decide.
I have searched MR and other sites looking for some inspiration, but I am striking out.
Any thoughts would be great!
George
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Can you make a manual Atlas switch "remote"? |
Posted by: michael_balcos - 03-22-2009, 06:05 AM - Forum: HO Modeling
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Is there a way to make a manual Atlas switch "remote" without getting a remote switch machine? Perhaps by pulling some cables under the layout? My layout is on an 8'x4'. I just thought that since there are a lot of creative hobbyists out there, and they may have thought of an alternative.
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Blueline sound locos .. how good are they ? |
Posted by: upnick - 03-22-2009, 04:18 AM - Forum: DCC
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Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me if they have had a loco like this one or one fitted with the same equipment ...... if so how good are they in both running and sound quality ?
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To file or not to file? |
Posted by: nomad - 03-21-2009, 07:17 PM - Forum: Engineer's Technical Workshop
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I bought a new Weller 40 watt soldering iron not long. I have built 4 turnouts and the tip is already pitted and the iron isn't working as good. The instructions say not to file the tip. Is this just to get me to buy new tips, or is filing a bad idea? I have filed the tip on other irons and never had a problem.
Loren
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