Proto:87 Upgrade – Kato SD40-2
I’ve upgraded Kato SD40-2 with Proto:87 wheelsets. I made a video (probably too long) as a reference for anyone who wanted to try it…
Frog Survey
Being a locomotive engineer, I look at turonouts every day. And the model turnouts always look toy like. I’ve never…
Cargill – Closeup
I had a rare opportunity to get a close-up glimpse Cargill Corn Sweeteners. The Sugar Track only had two cars in it;…
Proto:87 Wheel Swap
What is Proto:87 Before I go too far along in my layout, I wanted to give Proto:87 a try. If…
More Roadbed
I’ve been slowly plugging away at laying the homasote roadbed and homabed. Not too hard. I tack down the bottom layer…
Peco Headblock Swap
Swapping Headblock ties on Peco Code 83 turnouts. Peco Code 83 turnouts come with the headblock ties extending off of…
PNW Free-moN 2012 meet
The PNW Free-moN had there second meet at the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club in Portland Oregon on Saturday, October…
Portable Panels
Digitrax UP3’s for Modular Layouts It can get pricey installing throttle panels on multiple modules. Making the panels portable allows me…
Cab Cubbys Installed
I assembled and painted all six Cab Cubby throttle holders. I used Rust-Oleum ChalkBaord spray paint. I installed five of the six on the layout, the sixth one will be used with my modules.
