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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...

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...

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...

Hey all, I had my older brother over to help with a bathroom remodel / Christmas vacation etc.. anyway, I caught him several times down stairs working (ok, playing) on my little layout. I set up a random switch puzzle and he relay enjoyed it! He said he could really get into this, but hes too...

Hard water wins! FYI (Im new to ballasting) I couldn't get my well water to become "wet enough" to soak into the fine ballast using dish soap. Thanks to this forum I found out that I could use rubbing alcohol (cheap dolor store 50% solution) directly. This worked like a charm! It soaks in...

All, I need help with comming up with some operating sceanrios for my small HO modern logger (built and running trains). In my layout pic(attached) you can get a sense of whats available. Notes about the pic: Village isnt required but I want to scenic an overgrown spur so this is a good...

All, I have packed as much track as I can fit on a 4 X 7 sheet of plywood! This was my "proof" layout.. proving that I would enjoy this new hobby and that what I read is posible. It has been proven, time to move on... Previously I had wasted some bandwidth in this forum with layout plans...

All, This is my first post on the gauge, Iv been lurking a while and getting great advice via proxy. Now its time for me to take the plunge!. Short version: Please look for glaring mistakes in my layout plan, I’m a noobie. Long version: Here is the plan for my second layout. My first was a 4 X...