Search results

Ok here is my problem. I inadvertantly brought up to my club members that i was an Autocadd junky and they came up with the brilliant idea of putting me in charge of Mock up buildings for our layout. The current ones at our club are so old i think they are begining to disintegrate. lol So i...

The last couple of days while driving over a bridge over some track for what used to be the Wisconsin Central I saw the wierdest thing. Every day now there is a new batch of gondolas containing the wierdest contents ever. Stood on their side sat about 8 switches. Completely intact just...

I just mustered up the courage to create the first corner mountain for my layout. It is set in the valley of a very large mountain. I decided to look around for products to use. And found a very cheap foam. :eek: It is potters foam but it came in large 3'x3'x3" peices as well as some bricks...

Ok now this is a question that i need answered as soon as possible. I recieved an early Birthday gift this year. And would like to display it for my birthday today. It is a set of Union Pacifics, A Powered GP-38, a non powered GP-38 and a caboose. It is a Life-Like set First Question- The...

I have a spur that will not shut off when i shut down power to it throught the atlas connector. It almost shuts off but the engine slowly creeps forwards. ANy ideas? Eric

Does anyone have a diagram of a Spar Tree Logging operation? I have searched google and aj.com and cant find enough to peice together a spar tree. Anyone have anything? Eric

I am currently attempting to build and HO scale Sowell Steam Engine and am looking for parts. I am looking for a really really really really tiny chain like on a bike except each chain link needs to be about 1/16" in width. Any ideas on where to get one? Eric

Ok I posted in the Logging Line Forum but I guess starting another thread would be easiest and easier to find. So I am Now thinking about building a Sowell Steam Enigine (i will send a picture tommorow. There is one in the other thread) and this Both peices are all metal so they...

Creating A Real Steam Engine Model I have been in search for plans for an actual steam engine and info on how one works. So far i cant find much. Now I wanted to try something I didnt think anyone had done before. My plan is to make a brass Steam engine that could theoretically run...

I downloaded the XtrckCad program and began playing around with it. I found it to be the easiest program to use almost simpler than RTS. PLUS YOU CAN RUN TRAINS ON IT. The Downloadable version does have its drawbacks just because it is the least intense version. But you can download updates...

Hey Guys!! Hows it going!! Yeah the Forum is up and Running!!! Here is my thought...dun...dun...dun!!! I am beginning to dislike my current layout and have been searching for another layout. I couldn't find anything I like. So I thought maybe the guys at the forum could help me out. So...

As I stated in my previous post that I am modeling an HO 4 X 8, logging/mining layout. I encourage any and all comments about the layout. Red Track=Track in a tunnel Blue Building=Grain Warehouse and Shed Orange=Mining Company Green=Canning Company Purple=Coal Loader Brown=Roundhouse...

I have been in search of plans for a Lidgerwood Tower Skidder. As of now I have not found any information on dimensions or its history. If you have modeled this LARGE piece of equipment but don't have plans for it. I would still like a picture preferably with a ruler next to it so I can...

I am searching for a Railroad that was not only devoted to logging but to mining as well. It would need to be somewhere in the 1940-1950's range. I am looking to model just certain aspects of the railroad such as sidings and bridges. I also have one more thing. Lots of pictures of...

I was reading a thread today that was asking for blueprints for buildings and such. It sparked my brain and I thought where are all the drawings then? Out of the supposed thousands of people on this website maybe two or three posted an image. So I would like to see some of those buildings...

I am a younger Modeler and not to informed on the ways of Logging Layouts. I am building this HO scale 4 X 8 Layout It is set in the 1950's and is a steam and early diesel layout To veiw the layout this is the Railmages address just click http://www.railimages.com/gallery/ericbrehm...

(I have pictures) & Need Help Identifying an American Flyer Engine I have a New York Central 4-6-4 I beleive a post war. It is a Smoke in Tender unit. It is a bellows unit. The motor is a vertical NOT a Horizantal mount. The brushes are mounted horizantally in the brush bracket. All of my...

Hi My name is Eric i am new too this site. Does Anyone Know what type of log loader this is? I don't know if the image will show up this is my first try at posting a picture on this forum http://www.railimages.com/albums/ericbrehm/aah.thumb.jpg