The Whistle Post - Model Railroad Forum http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/ A Model Railroad Forum featuring an active Discussion Forum, Photo Galleries, For Sale/Wanted Classified Ads, and more! en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:06:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/images/explode/misc/rss.jpg The Whistle Post - Model Railroad Forum http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/ The JACALAR Railroad - Mountains Rising http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/n-scale/11765-jacalar-railroad-mountains-rising.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:32:33 GMT Being new on this board, I wanted to post some photos showing the current progress I am making on the JACALAR. A fuller version can be found on my... Being new on this board, I wanted to post some photos showing the current progress I am making on the JACALAR. A fuller version can be found on my website, for which this is the "title" picture:



Another easy way to see some of my earlier pictures is to see my Facebook albums:

Train Shed Construction | Facebook
Train Benchwork | Facebook
Track Laid Out | Facebook
Full Layout -- Maiden Run | Facebook
construction of roundhouse:
Train Control Panels | Facebook
Layout Structures | Facebook
New Roundhouse work | Facebook
Underground station platform | Facebook
Scenery Progress | Facebook
Finishing "The Caboose" | Facebook
Trestle and Gorge

The following posts will show the latest (trestle and gorge) which I worked on over Labor Day weekend ]]> N Scale rbrodzinsky http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/n-scale/11765-jacalar-railroad-mountains-rising.html Kato Released 4 Variation Track Sets Using Concrete Ties http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/kato-unitrack-users-group/11764-kato-released-4-variation-track-sets-using-concrete-ties.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:38:36 GMT Kato has released four different variation track sets for the modeler that wants to have a layout with concrete ties.Model Railroader featured the... Kato has released four different variation track sets for the modeler that wants to have a layout with concrete ties.Model Railroader featured the building of an N Scale layout using a double track mainline with concrete ties in four issues starting on or about February/March 2010.

You can purchase this track as individual pieces or in complete sets. This track combined be used with the regular line of Unitrack as well.

V11 Double Track Set (20-870-1)
Special Features:
Modern Concrete Ties
Superelevated Curves for realistic banked motion




V12 Double Track Viaduct Set (20-871-1)
Special Features
Modern Concrete Ties
Superelevated Curves for realistic banked motion
Double Track Pier Sets
Bridge (Black)




V13 Double Track Elevated Loop Set (20-872-1)
Special Features
High-Speed Concrete Slab Appearance
Superelevated Curves for realistic banked motion
Double Track Pier Sets
Can be equipped with Double Track Catenary Poles 23-061 (sold separately)




V14 Double Track Inner Loop Set (20-873-1)
Special Features:
Modern Concrete Ties
Superelevated Curves for realistic banked motion
Designed to create an inner set of loops for the V11
Can be equipped with Double Track Catenary Poles 23-061 (sold separately)

]]> Kato Unitrack Users Group powersteamguy1790 http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/kato-unitrack-users-group/11764-kato-released-4-variation-track-sets-using-concrete-ties.html Hon3 Rail Line kit http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/narrow-gauge/11763-hon3-rail-line-kit.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:40:50 GMT Pretty easy kit to put together but the instructions are lousy and NGSL Gazzette pictures are a must for proper placement of the brake rigging.Glad I... Pretty easy kit to put together but the instructions are lousy and NGSL Gazzette pictures are a must for proper placement of the brake rigging.Glad I was thinking ahead when installing the grab irons with out the under frame in place as the lower ones will need to have the holes drilled in to the frame work. Right now it is sitting in the paint booth drying.
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]]> Narrow Gauge GaryMc http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/narrow-gauge/11763-hon3-rail-line-kit.html Rail Cleaning Car http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/g-scale/11762-rail-cleaning-car.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:26:01 GMT Just finished adding a rotary brush onto my leaf blowing car. Works pretty darn good. Now just need to wait for more leaves and nuts from my... Just finished adding a rotary brush onto my leaf blowing car. Works pretty darn good. Now just need to wait for more leaves and nuts from my chestnut tree to fall for a through testing. Ya, I know, the fan is pointed the wrong direction. It has louvers on the front that are pointed downward, so all is ok. I had to point it up so the air did not get blocked by the brush assembly.



Mark ]]> G Scale mgilger http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/g-scale/11762-rail-cleaning-car.html eeo rr? http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/caboose/11761-eeo-rr.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:37 GMT While watching TV, I saw a commercial for a trade school. The person that was giving a testamonial for the school was shown walking around a rail... While watching TV, I saw a commercial for a trade school. The person that was giving a testamonial for the school was shown walking around a rail yard with his sons. The locomotives that were featured were painted in a blue and white livery with EEO on the side of the long hood and on the nose. The number of the loco that could be seen was # 420. I googled the name but nada. Anybody have a clue, or was it a photoshop deal for the advertisement? Gerry S. ]]> The Caboose gtwfan http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/caboose/11761-eeo-rr.html Wiring A Double Crossover, A Turnout, 30 Degree Crossover and 90 Degree Crossover http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/kato-unitrack-users-group/11759-wiring-double-crossover-turnout-30-degree-crossover-90-degree-crossover.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:33:28 GMT Wiring the Kato double crossover is an easy project. You must first remember that each side of the double crossover is electrically isolated. To get... Wiring the Kato double crossover is an easy project. You must first remember that each side of the double crossover is electrically isolated. To get the double crossover to work properly you must drop a set of feeders from each leg of the double crossover to your common bus lines.

You'll need a total of four pairs of feeders to get this double crossover to function properly.

To wire a #6 or #4 turnout you must drop a set of feeders to each leg of the crossover. That means you need three sets of feeders to get the turnout to work properly.

To wire a 30 degree crossover or 90 degree crossover you need four sets of feeders, one set of feeders for each arm of the crossover.

If each of these tracks are wired as above, your locomotives will not stall passing through these units.

All the feeders must be dropped to common bus lines. ]]> Kato Unitrack Users Group powersteamguy1790 http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/kato-unitrack-users-group/11759-wiring-double-crossover-turnout-30-degree-crossover-90-degree-crossover.html Welcome To TWP RBrodzinsky http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/arrival-track/11758-welcome-twp-rbrodzinsky.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:01:43 GMT Welcome to TWP forum Rick. Glad to have you aboard...:welcome::jazzybass::trainsmiley::music: Welcome to TWP forum Rick. Glad to have you aboard...:welcome::jazzybass::trainsmiley::music: ]]> The Arrival Track powersteamguy1790 http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/arrival-track/11758-welcome-twp-rbrodzinsky.html Happy Birthday Trainman502 http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/caboose/11757-happy-birthday-trainman502.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:06:20 GMT It's been awhile Trainman502, hope you have a good day today & let us know what you have been up to.

:trainsmiley::Party::bday2::birthdaywow::birthday: ]]> The Caboose Sawdust http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/caboose/11757-happy-birthday-trainman502.html Where do you start? http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/n-scale/11756-where-do-you-start.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:30:09 GMT Just as asked. You own nothing at all. How do you start? What is the logical order of acquiring things and planning out what you want to accomplish? Just as asked. You own nothing at all. How do you start? What is the logical order of acquiring things and planning out what you want to accomplish? ]]> N Scale rich311k http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/n-scale/11756-where-do-you-start.html Greetings from LI http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/arrival-track/11755-greetings-li.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:00:45 GMT I have just started thinking about setting up an N scale layout. I had trains as a teen. I have always been fascinated by them. I now have the time... I have just started thinking about setting up an N scale layout. I had trains as a teen. I have always been fascinated by them. I now have the time and the space to start a new hobby.

I am an avid fish keeper with ten tanks. I figure a man can't have too many hobbies.

I am a network admin/database programmer form Long Island, NY.

Nice to meet you all. ]]> The Arrival Track rich311k http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/arrival-track/11755-greetings-li.html <![CDATA[Need a "product" suggestion......]]> http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/tips-tricks-techniques/11754-need-product-suggestion.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:55:02 GMT Posted this here as well as "N" scale, because I thought more scenery "pros" might see it...........

I am using "Unitrack" on my layout.....(that really doesn't relate to my question, except to give the "Unitrack" guys a mental picture)

I have drilled holes next to my turnouts to feed my control wires through the ceiling tile/foam/plywood that makes up the top of benchwork........

What I am looking for is a putty/modeling clay that will NOT harden, OR damage wire insulation and can be removed if maintenance or relocation is ever needed, to fill in holes & cover wires.( being able to paint it would be a plus ).
( caulk first came to mind, but that's a bit tenacious & permanent).

Any artists out there???? ]]> Tips, Tricks, and Techniques! nscalerone http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/tips-tricks-techniques/11754-need-product-suggestion.html <![CDATA[Need a "product" suggestion...........]]> http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/kato-unitrack-users-group/11753-need-product-suggestion.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:52:09 GMT I am using "Unitrack" on my layout.....(that really doesn't relate to my question, except to give the "Unitrack" guys a mental picture)

I have drilled holes next to my turnouts to feed my control wires through the ceiling tile/foam/plywood that makes up the top of benchwork........

What I am looking for is a putty/modeling clay that will NOT harden, OR damage wire insulation and can be removed if maintenance or relocation is ever needed, to fill in the holes, and hide the wires. ( being able to paint it would be a plus ).
( caulk first came to mind, but that's a bit tenacious & permanent).

Any artists out there???? ]]> Kato Unitrack Users Group nscalerone http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/kato-unitrack-users-group/11753-need-product-suggestion.html Drum Mine Tipple - N Scale scratchbuild http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/craftsmans-bench/11752-drum-mine-tipple-n-scale-scratchbuild.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:10:20 GMT Hey guys. So while the development of how to get my pair of Columbians built is underway, I wanted to get working on a new project. My new project... Hey guys.

So while the development of how to get my pair of Columbians built is underway, I wanted to get working on a new project. My new project is the coal tipple for the Drum coal mine on the layout. I'm gonna try and eyeball this one, since I don't have an N scale ruler yet. I'm working on that one.

Structure will be mostly made from wood, with a corrugated metal roof on it, and a few plastic or metal details added to it. Should be lots of fun. ]]> RRManiac http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/craftsmans-bench/11752-drum-mine-tipple-n-scale-scratchbuild.html Home, home on the road.... http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/caboose/11751-home-home-road.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:20:01 GMT Just let y'all know I haven't just disappeared... A couple of months ago I took a couple of test loads of chemicals to Vernal, UT. The customer not only decided to continue using the product, they also requested that I remain on the account. So... I have been on the road almost constantly since June. Its a 5-day round trip, I have 1 or 2 days off then I'm back on the road. I also fill in on the Tulsa turn-around - an overniter - a couple of times a month. So very busy in the truck.

On the home front, we've been refurnishing and redecorating our apartment, which means a never ending "honey-do" list... and last but not least, the Beetlebug gave out on me a couple of MONTHS ago... starter... just haven't had time to fool with it. I've got the starter just waiting for a nice cool day off to get out there and get it going again.

All in all that leaves very little time for the model workbench or anything else.

As for the NRLCo., we're sort of on hiatus until I start getting a little more hometime. I am re-evaluating my plans for the layout. I did spend a couple of weeks investigating the On30 phenomena. It does seem to be about the hottest topic on most of the forums, but I decided that it wasn't for me, so we're still into the HO deal.

I am (again...) seriously considering using the B.T.S. McCabe Lumber Co. series of structures for the layout. I've enjoyed the scratch/bashing I've done, but I'm still attracted by the level of detail in the BTS kits. The major factor is COST - they're not cheap to say the least - but they sure do look nice. I have built a couple of their smaller kits - sawdust shed and dry kiln - and really like the way they go together and look. And although they are based on a West Virginia prototype, they are very similar to several East Texas mills. Another positive factor is that since I am concentrating on the lumber mill and rail facility that needs to fit into space available - like 32" x 12' - I won't have a lot of other structures, scenery, trackwork to do - or buy...

We're still several months away from actually putting up any benchwork or laying any track. After deciding to put the structure building on hold, I'm going to try to get a few pieces of rolling stock done while I decide what to do about the BTS kits.

So folks, that's about it from the Pineywoods. The Whistle Post is a great forum, with excellent modelers and fine folks!
Thanks Everyone!
 ]]> The Caboose Loblolly Logger http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/caboose/11751-home-home-road.html First full week Sept 2010 http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/photography/11750-first-full-week-sept-2010-a.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:10:47 GMT Nice pics last week, with Summer winding down, train season is coming on strong down the track! :36_13_12: Let's see what's been going on down at your RR! :)

With this week's beginning pic, we see an EMD product pulling a local past the Larrabee Crossing.



Have a great week everyone!! :train: ]]> Photography Eastern Roads http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/photography/11750-first-full-week-sept-2010-a.html