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    Strange IDEA for a remote switch.

    OK, In another thread I talked about using robotics boards to control servos for switch machines, which got my silly brain working.. Iv not tried this idea in RR but Iv seen it done for remote actuation. Very simple idea, needs flushing out of course. take 2 small DC motors. Cheap...
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    TESTING an alterative to Tortoise switch machines

    FYI: There are a number of hobby robotics boards that let you connect standard RC servos right up without any soldering etc. Just connect the power supply, program the board from the PC and go. The oopic-r supports 8 rc servos directly (16 IO lines, so 8 for buttons and 8 for servos, if you...
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    Working cars and roadways?

    Oh man. you gotta see this for 1:87 RC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUMZq4Sgo_0
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    Working cars and roadways?

    For you modern inter modal folks. 1:87 RC 18 wheelers! http://hobby.keyence.co.jp/english/desk.html
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    is 24 gauge wire too thin for switches and accessories?

    FWIW: I used left over cat5 cable (networking) for my atlas machines, works fine. Thanks
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    semi-modular problem

    Thanks Fred, Great points, why limit my self to meet some arbitrary standard. I have no plans of being in a club (im too remote to the rest of civilization.. i live near Mist Oregon, likely you know where that is!) I looked at a web site that had a nice simple module design, utilizing 6 x 2...
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    abother newbie question

    I just love to design layouts, Iv only built one! LOL.. but all my current designs, include the hint of a mill, utilizing scenic dividers and false fronts\art to represent the rest of the things happening. I just picked one portion of the mill, the blast furnace, so I can have slag dumping and...
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    semi-modular problem

    Hi you module experts! I have a particular problem that perhaps you all can help me with... I have a great "basement" area, lots of room, great space etc.. the only problem is that occasionally, about every 10 years, the river rises and completely floods it! In reality, its not an official...
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    Fictional Railraod Idea

    MasonJar: Your reading my mind! :-) Thanks for the detail. Please continue the "stream of conscience-ness" here.. Buildings like the prows of ships neon lights reflected in chrome Giant machines with exposed gears and pistons
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    Fictional Railraod Idea

    Any Ayn Rand readers here? I'm re-reading her book "Atlas Shrugged" and realize that there is a LOT of cool ideas for a layout! Basic era seems to be a stylized 1940's but on the decline. diesel power is the biggest thing going, but due to the complexities of the story there are wood...
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    Alternatives to soldering track

    OK, I think I got it. acid free, leaded(not lead free) solder with or without flux in the core.. acid free flux if desired or using flux-less solder.. Agreed? Dansco
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    Alternatives to soldering track

    Do or Do Not use Flux Core solder? I have a hard time finding flux (other than what I have for plumbing) my local RS dose'nt seem to ever have it.. also, what solder if using flux
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    Alternatives to soldering track

    Stormfather, (odin?) Don't give up on solder. Solder BEFORE you lay down your flex track. Its much easier to solder two straight pieces than two curved pieces. Use a fine flat file to clean up the edges Be sure to solder moving rail to moving rail ... (learn from my mistake here!) Use a...
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    Locomotives in parks...

    My little town of Vernonia Oregon, has a great looking little 2 truck geared locomotive behind a nice bar fence and under cover from the rain. (Its a tiny little park, called, well you guessed it "Shay Park" Iv often thought it would be better without the fence, but I can see the point above...
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    Logging Flat Cars?

    That red car does look nice. Is it a 50 footer? The four bunks on the green one look "too much overkill" even though I can see that most the 40' prototypes have four posts, it still doesn't "look right" to me Thanks Dansco
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    Gluing cork to foam?

    Hey all, this helps me too.. one point for clarification.. When using atlas code 83 flex track, what "rail nails" should I use for cork on foam, the roadbed will eventually be ballasted? Thanks Dansco
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    Logging Flat Cars?

    Hacking the cars is fun.. note the difference between the red and brown flat cars in my last picture.. specifically, in the brown I removed the "boards" completely from the "frame" (its all formed plastic, but you can see the boards as molded) in the red I cut the holes through the boards...
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    railroads running in cement

    any tips on keeping switches working in the thin pour method?
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    railroads running in cement

    I was wondering about that..cleaning the rails that are laid in plaster... I wonder if buying one of those chepo plastic drywall taping knives and cutting some shallow notches (like a rail gauge) might be a good idea... I think though, that I might just used properly colored plaster and not...
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    How about a scale vehicle thread

    Log Truck Drivers having a bio-break somewhere in the bushes..
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