Recent content by Free-mo Tim

Article in October 2007 RMC Howdy, There is a nicely detailed article on the M&ET in the October 2007 RMC. Trevor Marshall also shows how to build parts of it as a Free-Mo module set. You could use the same trackplan and forget the joints for the modules. Still would be lots of fun to operate...

Another reason to go to Michael's craft stores Folks, I've seen this posted on several other group and couldn't find it here. The following link shows a neat scenery item found at Michael's. http://ardleybridge.fotopic.net/c1501517.html If you've seen this before, I apologize for the repeat...

Here are 3 "trackside" pictures. I don't take pictures with trains headed towards me.....I believe in safety! ;) Please forgive the lack of depth of field. The lighting was marginal and a flash would have "washed" everything out.

Dear Tim If you would be so kind as to tell me where I was when I took that picture I would really like to know. We were headed to visit my wife's cousin in Patriot Ohio, and the dog needed a stop, so I was out with him when they came by with the switcher. I know it was a power plant and that is...

Loren, Is the "correct" answer either a "choice A" or "choice B"? If it's limited to the 2, then I'd go with the oil terminal in the foreground. I think that the ideas offered in the "new siding" discussion are very different from what you've got so far. How are the tracks in the foreground...

Charlie, Thanks for posting the picture of the plant switcher! I used to try to get a glimpse of it every time I headed north on by the plant! :thumb: Great pics by everyone else! Regards from Ohio! Tim

Josh, This is supposed to be a 98% traction design. Non traction power will make guest appearances at the to be built interchanges. The next version (there's always a next version, isn't there :thumb:) will be without the duckunder and will add the interchanges mentioned before. Thanks for...

OK, Layout pics as promised. These pics show the home layout as of a few years ago. That was before I started building Free-mo modules!sign1 These pics show the "bottom" of the trackplan in the area of sidings 8 thru 13. Regards from Ohio, Tim

Here's my first "permanent" home layout...concept and progress First image is the "Layout Design Element" based on the North Shore Line in Waukegan and North Chicago, Ill. Next is the trackplan to fit the 8.5 ft by 24 ft space. Next message, I'll post some actual layout pics Regards from...

These pictures show some nice diorama scenes, IMHO. However, the displays are fully functional Free-mo (HO scale) modules. The backdrop is attached to the wall behind the modules; not to the modules. In fact, these two modules were displayed at the 2007 Detroit National Train Show. There are...

Robert, You might be able to "have your cake and eat it, too" Here are a couple of pictures of my friend's display. I'll make more comments after the pics.

Loren, I've attached the drawing below. Originally, my thought was to bring a short spur off the mainline on the right side of the drawing towards the powerhouse location. Then it came to me; if the "needed" coal action was less than the other activity on a spur, that spur could be...

Loren, I might have missed some info (happens all the time) about the "time frame" of your layout. The reason I ask is there is potential for another siding to service your industry. (which has/hasn't been decided??) If you are modeling anytime up until the EPA era, coal was used for heat and...

My Dad had drawn up plans for a garage sized layout of the Holly Division. He was going to model from Durand, MI down to the C&O/PM diamonds at Holly, MI. We massaged the trackplan a bit and he started building his version of Durand's freight yard. After a while, he got tired of the entire...

Tile factory article Gary and Loren, Is this the article that you are looking for? Scratchbuild the Dal-Tile Company, a modern factory; Model Railroader; Nov 1996; pg 122. (data courtesy ofThe Model Train Magazine Index) Regards from Ohio, Tim