Compilation of widely useful threads.

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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There have been some mighty useful model related topics on this forum. I figure I’ll gather them here for convience. These are all WIDELY useful.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=18962
Nightcrawler demonstates some serious model creating skills with his Tunnel Motor.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=32122
Theres the scenery clinic started by Fugate.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=26674
Of course there is my thing on crafting cheap, beautiful conifer trees.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36232
JMP335’s painting clouds tutorial.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=25535
Fugate, again, with the clinic on satisfying operations.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=33211
This contains info on metal wheel sets.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18587
Antonio’s upgrading passenger car interior’s thread.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36357
Information about selling on Ebay.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=1&TOPIC_ID=15413
There was the ‘what did you learn from building all your layouts’ thread.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36259
Some useful decaling info can be found here.

If I am missing any more, and I’m sure I am, feel free to add them. Just make sure they aren’t too narrow or specific. Remember, WIDELY useful applies to a vast range of modelers.

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I thought that the thread on the order of cars in a train was excellent. There was also some great information on today’s tread regarding eBay.

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Good idea Aggro, this topic should have more links added as we think of them and be held near the front page as a resource.

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A while back I posted a link to an article on my website on the method I use to make Ground Foam for scenery use. It is at http://dansresincasting.com/Ground%20foam.htm Maybe someone will find this usefull.
Dan Pikulski
www.DansResinCasting.com

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Yessss! I immediately bookmarked this thread. Joe Fugate just started one today on DCC, and I know it will be another instant classic.

The topic of posting pictures comes up a lot, and gets answered repeatedly. A good, definitive reply might be helpful here.

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AGG: What a slick idea, I shall print this and use as future reference, this should have a seperate forum on it’s own, good thinking.

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This is a great idea !!! A list of links to “helpful hints” topics all in one place ! The powers that be should “sticky” it so it stays at the top of the list. [yeah] [tup] [:D]

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When I was an Administrator of another forum I created a ARCHIVE section. I put all topics that were very usefull into there separate catagories. I was huge in helping people and also was usefull on repeated questions.

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I think I’ll try to keep this within the first 4 pages of this board.

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Excelent Idea. on POSTING PICTURES on this website, see:

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35517
www.shutterrfly.com

In that string:
Posted by FundyNorthern Posted: 12 Apr 2005, 16:22:25

Trust me. The advice is good, and the procedure works.

Randy

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thanks aggro , i was looking for the operations thread and couldn’t find it . great idea

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Bump!

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I have kept an eye on this thread, Aggro, and it is not only a good idea, but it is getting better with each addition. My compliments!

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http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18703

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fiatfan,

It would be helpful if you included a title or description for the links you post.

btw, http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18703 is entitled “Applying Decals”

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Basic Weathering, a Pictoral Guide by Grande Man

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38920

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Very basic explanation on photo posting:

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21724

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This should be a sticky, and so should “the coffee shop: celebrating a year of lousy food, but great celebration”
matthew

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bump

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http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36405

This is a really useful thread[:D]