Seth: Interesting you should be talking about NWSL Stanton Cab. I just finished a less than glowing review for Model Railroad News. I tried to put the...
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Eric H.
wvrail
May 7, 2013 1:23 am
On the recent Walthers/Shinohara track switches you need to be aware of the below tie metal straps that feed power to the rails beyond the frog. When I built...
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nmbrucejr
May 7, 2013 1:33 am
I was talking to Bernie Kampinsky last week, and he said he was using the Stanton system on his layout. Norm Bruce ... From: Seth Neumann...
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Charles Tapper
charlestapper
May 7, 2013 4:34 am
I will be modeling in HO. I don't know how much I will operate, I don't have the layout built yet, and mine is indoors in a spare room with heat and AC, so I...
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Seth Neumann
sneumann...
May 7, 2013 5:34 am
unless you plan to run with very few locomotives I expect it will be a lot more work to do the R/B conversions (and given the cost of the R/B equipment, do...
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Gerry Fitzgerald
coacl1
May 7, 2013 2:06 pm
Hi, The Civil War Roadshow layout Bernie (Kempinski) and I are bringing to Atlanta will be battery powered which people should find interesting. We were...
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Marshall
cdimstull
May 7, 2013 2:06 pm
Hello, There is a Small Layout Design Meet being put together for June 1. The website is https://sites.google.com/site/smalllayoutdesignmeet2013/ and it will...
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Charles Tapper
charlestapper
May 7, 2013 3:17 pm
For N scale regular DCC with transponding decoders and an underlayout speaker system (in development?) is probably the best way to go, particularly for more...
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Seth Neumann
sneumann...
May 7, 2013 5:38 pm
Charlie: it sounds like you are in the sweet spot for R/B: - high ratio of track switches to locomotives - OK with doing loco surgery - OK with Cow/Calf or...
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O
roj2323
May 7, 2013 5:53 pm
Ring engineering's  Rail Pro is an interesting system.  From what I recall the power supply to the track is just that, a power supply, but it does have some...
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ctxmf74
May 7, 2013 6:14 pm
... Problem is O takes about three times the room of HO to get the same amount of railroad. S would be a better compromise as it needs about 2 times the space....
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Charles Tapper
charlestapper
May 7, 2013 6:16 pm
Ring certainly has an interesting interface. I'd want to know more about the sound aspect. I am picky about sounds, and I wanted my VOs to sound like VOs,...
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ctxmf74
May 7, 2013 6:20 pm
... Definitely looks like the most attractive indoor situation to use battery power assuming sound and lighting effects on loco wouldn't be a...
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cat
cattmau
May 7, 2013 8:13 pm
... That's where N really shines. The ratio of train to scenery gives a much more realistic look for post 1900 roads. cat...
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Douglas Harding
hardingdouglas
May 8, 2013 11:49 am
Battery powered, radio control has been around for some time: http://www.cvpusa.com/airwire_system.php I recall watching Al demonstrate this system years ago...
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Seth Neumann
sneumann...
May 8, 2013 9:52 pm
Hi: If you live anywhere near Atlanta and have a few hour to spare, we need your help: every year the LDSIG presents our homasote on plywood appreciation...
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O
roj2323
May 8, 2013 11:32 pm
If you can send me a a picture of one I can make them and ship them as a donation from my business. Modelrailroadbenchwork.com All you would need to do...
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MOPACMAN
realmopacman
May 9, 2013 3:23 am
... There was an article in RMC back in the 1970's about a gentleman who had a set of F7's that he had used off the shelf R/C components in HO models, Athearn...
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Bob Chaparro
thecitrusbelt
May 9, 2013 10:29 pm
A thoughtful notice from Mike Garey. Bob Chaparro Moderator Model Railroads Of Southern California ...
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Bob Chaparro
thecitrusbelt
May 15, 2013 5:44 pm
This is an early "heads-up" about the Central Coast Railroad Festival and the related layout tours scheduled for October 10-14, 2013 (Thursday-Monday). The...
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Ed Wilson
ewilson248
May 17, 2013 1:35 am
What is the recommended pairing of N-scale Peco Code 80 turnouts like large (#8) or medium (#6) to the adjoining radius of curvature for N-scale? Is it...
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wcbeverly
May 17, 2013 2:54 am
The 33rd National Narrow Gauge Convention is coming to Southern California on August 28 – 31 at the Hilton Hotel in Pasadena. During the convention there...
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rseiler308
May 23, 2013 2:46 am
I am having trouble with this area. Take a look at the track plan. Ohio Gravel and the Gulf Refinery should be above Valley Junction looking at the sketch to...
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Don Mitchell
donmitchell_ca
May 23, 2013 5:53 am
Randy -- Not enough information to make definitive recommendations, but look at these possibilities: 1. There appears to be enough room to move the yard 2 or...
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David Husman
dehusman
May 23, 2013 2:26 pm
... Knowing where the prototype is might help in understanding what you are trying to do. You have at least 4 stations on the map, the yard, the location of...
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edgumphrey
May 23, 2013 2:42 pm
... And, while you're at, consider adding a yard lead to avoid having to use the main for switching. Most all model rr's tend to have a heavier traffic...
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rseiler308
May 24, 2013 12:10 pm
Thanks for the replies. This is an aerial photo of the prototype during the era: Prototype ...
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rseiler308
May 24, 2013 12:40 pm
I don't think this yard is your typical model railroad yard. I could be wrong, but I've never thought of it that way. Through trains drop and pick-up blocks...
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rseiler308
May 24, 2013 12:47 pm
Here's a different link to that photo. I'm having some trouble with the first one. aerial photo ...
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Don Mitchell
donmitchell_ca
May 24, 2013 4:45 pm
1. As mentioned before, move the yard down to connect with the curve at the end of the peninsula. 2. Make the track on the inside of the peninsula the main,...
