I've had a slow week working on the layout as I got involved in a few DCC installs on some locomotives. One thing I've learned is DCC installs are NOT a part of the hobby I enjoy. One install has become very involved and frustrating but hop…
I've had a slow week working on the layout as I got involved in a few DCC installs on some locomotives. One thing I've learned is DCC installs are NOT a part of the hobby I enjoy. One install has become very involved and frustrating but hop…
Had some layout time today so I tackled several projects. First, I use DecoderPro to program my locos with a laptop through my NCE system. I'd not updated the program since it was first released many years ago and I was running it on an old…
Had some layout time today so I tackled several projects. First, I use DecoderPro to program my locos with a laptop through my NCE system. I'd not updated the program since it was first released many years ago and I was running it on an old…
My immediate plan is to get all bridges on the layout completed this month. Got several more to go. Here's my next project, the Washington St underpass in Starkville. All but two crossings in Starkville are grade crossings. University Dr is…
We're under a 5 out of 5 threat for tornados today so no better time to work on the layout! Today, I finished getting the small trestle built and roughed in place. It'll stay this way until I start on the hard shell scenery base. On the loc…
A tip for you married modelers. If you can't find a tool in your train room, tell your wife you looked EVERYWHERE for it and it's just not there. She will find it in less than five minutes! The trestle bent jig was found and the first bent
Today marks 13 years I've been working on the layout. I should be a LOT further along but..... One of the worst things about the six year break is finding tools I used years ago. For example, I was planning to finish that trestle I started
Posts two days in a row! It's a six year record!!!!! LOL Today, I decided to start on a locomotive paint job I've had on the list for about a decade. It's a pair of Proto 2000 GP7s with QSI DCC/Sound. These have been sitting in their box si…
Dennis,Great to see that you're back at it- I always enjoy seeing pics of your layout. The new road looks great!Tom Patterson Nice work as usual Dennis. I need to take the plunge and work on some mainline turnouts. I've bought a number of u…
Dennis,That looks fantastic! I've almost sold my wife on the idea! Since she's a real TV junkie, this could be a good way for us to spend more time together :-) Thanks Colin! We have a GREAT time up there. Family watches TV or a movie or pl…
Everything looks great, especially with the new curtains and carpet tiles. If I may ask, what color/mix/paint brand did you use for your sky backdrop? All of this really works well. Thanks. I still haven't had the time to get back in there