When a long time employee of Rayonier purchases a steam locomotive, Rayonier #2, you just have to realize your watching a "labour of love". That's exactly how I felt when I first watched the DVD, Rayonier #2 A Willamette Lives Again. Jim Gertz buys the geared locomotive just as steam was being replaced by diesel power.
One of the advantages of using DCC is the ability to control the turnouts on a layout through your DCC system using the hand-held controller. The same controller that is used to control the locomotives. Thus you do not HAVE to build control panels. However, in a lot of the cases, modelers have found that the control panel is almost indispensable except on the smallest of layouts.
This is the third kit by Schomberg Scale Models that I’ve put together, and the smallest too. It’s an all resin kit with only seven major pieces, and is not very difficult or complicated to put together.
Reversing sections can be classified as special trackwork that has different wiring needs than most of the track on our layouts. There are three types of reversing sections that almost always required some sort of special wiring in order for them to work correctly. They are: 1- The Reversing Loop; 2- The Wye; and 3- The Turntable. In all cases, the section of track that is set aside to be the reversing section must be completely isolated at both ends from all other layout tracks or wiring. This is usually done by track and electrical gaps at both ends of the reversing section.
Power to run our model locomotives has to be put on the rails or track from the Command Station or Booster. We use wires to do this, as the interface or connection between the Booster and track. Since the DCC system allows for controlling multiple locomotives individually on the same piece of track, we do not need to separate our wiring into "control blocks" as we have done when using DC control. (Don't confuse the "control block" wiring that previously used toggle switches, with DCC block type wiring or Power Districts, which will be explained as we go along.) This makes the task of wiring our model railroad layouts simpler. However, because the DCC system is capable of providing more current to the track than our old DC system, the size of the wires used in various places is different.
The Command Station is the heart of the DCC system. It takes the input signals from the Command bus, that the hand-held controllers connect to, and changes them to the digital signals that the Decoders in the Locomotives receive from the rails.
DCC systems have brought new controls and features to our Model Railroads. Along with being able to control multiple locomotives individually on the same piece of track, we can also control the lights and sounds associated with a particular type of locomotive.
The Eclipse CS from Iwata-Medea is not the first time for me using an airbrush. In fact I have used a single action airbrush for quite a while now. Still, this is my first foray into dual action airbrushes. I have been told to forget about that old brush as dual action is the way to go.
The more I delve into O scale, the more I am amazed at the relative size of the scale, after modeling in HO scale for so many years. This is a review of an O scale Stone enginehouse kit made by Schomberg Scale models. And it is big, for me anyway.
A few years ago I bought a package containing a pair of eagles manufactured by Berkshire Valley. Since my layout had numerous rock faces, I always thought there would be a place for these birds. The problem was what to make the nest from.
After several years of having an empty space on my layout, intended for a stamp mill, I decided it was time to build it. I purchased a basic set of plans from Western Scale Models. These structures don't have to be large as fewer stamps can be used and a variety of building sizes are possible; stamps come in batteries of 5. However, I decided 20 stamps would be more impressive.
This pair of BLI Hudson's arrived on my doorstep just as the family was leaving for a camping trip. Now I thought, that was a dirty trick, really. I came that close to saying something like "Wow, I feel like I have a killer virus dear...". You see, I had just been surprised by the contents of the package. Factory Direct and Broadway Limited had a Scratchbuilder's sale earlier this year. I had a feeling in my chest that said buy two. I did just that.
The sawmill has a permanent place in our hobby as an industry built in the sticks. The location of these structures usually is located far from civilization and the scenes displayed in historical records show a real rag-tag operation. The oportunity to create a busy and living scene with this model is one I cannot let pass.
For those modeling the Chicago L, I don’t know how they have been making the elevated structures that define the system, but do know new laser cut structures will go a long way to make them more available.
Early loggers used large saws to cut trees by hand, and they needed to be sharpened fairly regularly. Since this happened in the back woods before electricity was available, the saw filers needed an area with plenty of natural lighting to do their fine work.
I do not have an outdoor railroad, however, I have been intrigued by the scale and detail of larger models. At my visit to the annual module meet in Kimberton, Pa., I have watched the guys setting up a loop to run their ½” and F scale trains. So the decision was made to purchase a locomotive and build one of each of the D&RGW freight cars. I decided on F scale, as it appeared to be more popular and beautiful castings were available from Hartford Large Scale Products
Phantom Curve stretches from milepost 312.20 to 312.50 on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, originally known as the Denver & Rio Grande Western. This scenic wonder is just north of the border between Colorado and New Mexico and just west of Mud Tunnel. The pedestal rocks and tall pinnacles, also known as "hoodoos,” are formed from breccias of the Conejos Formation.
Telegraph poles are one of the easiest things to build. They have an amazing ability to create dimension and depth on a layout because they are installed in a row and they can be located behind or in front of the tracks and buildings. I advise locating them in front in some areas because it creates this illusion of depth.Telegraph poles are one of the easiest things to build. They have an amazing ability to create dimension and depth on a layout because they are installed in a row and they can be located behind or in front of the tracks and buildings. I advise locating them in front in some areas because it creates this illusion of depth.
I was hesitant to paint complicated backdrops as I had never done this before, so I made the mistake of building the layout and scenery first and a year later had the courage to first paint the background sky, hoping this would be sufficient.
Barrels are made for many uses and come in all sizes. Spikes for example were shipped in barrels. This made sense because the barrel stays would be cut to shape and steamed to set their curved profile. Steel straps would be delivered for the hoops, so the second floor would have a purpose now for the cutting of stays and hoops and the lower floor for assembly of the barrels after steaming.Barrels are made for many uses and come in all sizes. Spikes for example were shipped in barrels. This made sense because the barrel stays would be cut to shape and steamed to set their curved profile. Steel straps would be delivered for the hoops, so the second floor would have a purpose now for the cutting of stays and hoops and the lower floor for assembly of the barrels after steaming.
Bob has done it again, this old shack looks great.This guy has the skills of a great modeler, but what strikes me most is his pictures. Presentation is everything, isn't it Bob?
This kit is two firsts for me – my first O scale structure, and my first resin one. Kit #524 offered by Schomberg Scale Models is a small stone station that might be found in a smaller town served by a smaller railway.
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