I am saddened to hear about the MR forums being locked down, and I had an idea[:O]
Until the MR Forums open again, whhy dont we open this “place” up to us folks who wi***o talk model trains[:D]
I will be checking in throught the night, to greet anyone who stops in.
So come on in, and until the dust settles, why don’t we “hang” here[%-)]
Sincerely, in this dark time,
Hmm…Sounds good. I’m off to start Weekend Photo Fun.
Works for me! (As long as we can bring up classic toy trains too [;)] ).
Any coffee around here . . . ? [swg]
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For anyone interested:
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=46352
Weekend Photo Fun.
Thanks 4 stopping by!, I just checked- MR is on full security lockdown[B)]
So, how about them model trains ( and toy trains)…?
Well, I’ll give an update to what I’ve been doing:
I’m participating in The Railwire’s October Weathering Challenge. Don’t know how good I’ll do, but I can’t resist. It involves nasty Chessie hoppers, CSX patches optional.
My WC hopper for eBay is verrrrrry close to being finished.
I got a few things finished tonight, due to the forums being on lock-down. I Accumated a Walthers CSX gondola, installed trucks on a Branchline CSX hopper, and I finally ran a few trains! Weathering shall resume tomorrow.
That’s all for now.
Good idea. So many things to talk about so little time.[swg]
ICMR
Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]
Count me in too. I was having some really bad shakes from not posting any stuff or questions. Let me get some pictures together and will hit the temp-phot fun page.
[#welcome]
Let me throw out a question to some of you “scale” model railroaders.
I just picked up a Lionel Copper Ridge mining set - 0-6-0, four ore cars, caboose, etc. I want to put together a small mining diorama or layout with weathered structures, rolling stock, etc. I want the weathering effects to be reversible, however.
I posted this as a thread on the CTT forum. The concensus was to go with chalks applied OVER a coat of hairspray, which (theoretically) would allow the chalks to adhere fairly well but allow them to be washed off later.
As to WHY I want to do this, I may want to use the same plastic buildings and rolling stock in a more toy-like setting at some future date. Don’t worry, no high end collectible pieces will be harmed in the creation of this mining vignette!
Any ideas?
Good evening Dr. John,
If hairspray is left on for an extended length of time, will it “cure” and no longer be easily removable?
Just a thought, a question. I’ve not tried it myself.
Good question, Bill. I guess it depends on the brand of hairspray. I’ll have to experiment on some basket cases before trying anything on the revenue generating equipment.
Ohh, now I see, we’re talking about hair care products?
Just kidding. [:D] Back on subject: I use hairspray when weathering. I may not be an expert, but It takes either heavy brushing with a wet brush, or scrubbing with water and a few paper towels to get hairspray off. It can get annoying at times. For example: I’ll use Rich Divizio’s rusting method that requires hairspray, and I’ll mess up. I usually have to scrub it a bit for it to come off. But that’s the good thing about using chalks: Before you Dullcote they’re easy to remove.
Hope this helps.
Just for something different, can anybody identify the manufacturer of these? They are probably over 50 years old, and have no visible markings as to who built them. They’re all-metal bodies, with plastic end-doors and vestibules. Frosted windows, and lit with a single incandescent.
I’d love to find an observation car to finish off the train. I’ve only got 2 of these, and it just doesn’t look complete.
I have seen earlier versions of these cars. The bodies were 1-piece aluminum extrusions and the floors were masonite. I think they were an early version of Con Cor.
I wonder if anyone out there knows where I can find 1:1 templates of switches #3 thru #8, or do I have to enlarge Walthers templates to 1:1?
Good moring everyone[#welcome]
Yep, MR is still all locked up[banghead]
Anyway, this is not model train related, but it is real train related. upcsx, you said how you enetered a weathering contest, I also entered a contest…
The Montana Rail Link, one of my all time favorite railroads had a photo contest for regular folks (not pro photogs) to submit their MRL photos with a hope of being published in the MRL’s 06-07 calendar. I entered 10 of my best shots- Boy I hope i make the cut!
The lady on the phone @ MRL said that I am the first teen to enter thier contest!
[tup]
Good luck!
Man, I’m going to need it. I’m going up against one of the greats, MrKluke[B)]
Anyone have any experience using the MRC Railpower 1300? Is it a good powerpack? Pros / Cons etc. I ahve the potential to get one fairly cheap and would like to know what everyone thinks.
Thanks in advance.
Hmm…Haven’t had experience with that particular model, but just about anything MRC is good.