Monday, July 12, 2010. I wanted to mount the Tortoise switch machines horizontally so I built some brackets from 26 or 24 gauge sheet metal. If you need some brackets for your layout, print the template at full size. You will have to solder the leads and install the linkage rod and set screw before mounting the Tortoise to the bracket. Saturday, July 10, 2010. The model will be protected likewise.

The building, history, and operation of my HO scale Hitop branch model railroad. The Tough Job of Railroading. Building the Hitop, Part 5. Building the Hitop Part 3. Follow the Hitop via Email. Blogs and Links I follow.

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Scale and Unit Convertsion Tool. Masonite backdrops start to go up on the Sub Project. Scenic Sub Project Part 6 N Scale Model Railroad Backdrop. Taking a look at LED lighting for Model Railroading. Scenic Sub Project Part 5 - Exploring LED Lighting For Model Railroads. We start construction of the Gaynor Trestle and look into the history of this iconic bridge. Scenic Sub Project Part 4 - Gaynor Trestle and the Nason Creek Relocation Project.

Inventory software is a great idea for several reasons. It can help avoid buying duplicates, keeps an accurate want list, forms the basis for insurance valuations, keeps track of where your items are at and their condition. The following is a survey of model train inventory software. If you know of others, please add it in the comments below. 8221; Adobe pdf Data Sheet.

Rainier Great Western Railway and Navigation Company. The Route of the Thunderbird. See NEW Layout Video Tour Below! Welcome to the . After turning a modest profit in its first few years, the RGW began negotiating with BNSF for trackage rights on its Woodinville Sub. These negotiations culminated in 1987, when the BN was forced by a ruling of the Surface Transportation Board. We hope that you enjoy your stay on the Rainier Great Western. This is an ongoing process and we e.

I had a few hours this week and was able to push to the completion on the Wilson meat reefer. Primer application is the next step in the process and finally the color. There are a few steps that I will go though showing details that were fabricated for the model. My last posting was very well received by viewers.