Patrick running trains

Nighttime Operations 9-3-2012

� Nightime Operations 9-3-2012 A short nighttime session before bedtime. 11 Engineer – Lorenzo 13 Foreman – Patrick 14 Helper…

Workbench (5)

Workbench Complete

I’ve completed the workbench and I’m pretty happy with it. The key features are: Magnetic Tool Strip: I bought these…

Benchwork (149)

SeamFil Formica Repair

I installed a Formica Fascia on my layout and ended up with a few flaws. (see: Formica Fascia Failure) I…

Sergent Coupler - SBEC87A

Sergent Coupler Craziness

I spent a couple of days testing Sergent Couplers. We used a variety of couplers on a variety of cars. While I love the way the Sergents look, I found it impractical for our layout. It’s just too hard to teach a three year old and a five year old how to properly use the Sergent couplers.

Patrick running trains

Nightime Operations 8-20-2012

Nighttime Operations on The Industrial Lead   I set up a tuning fork test track. Just a lead a turnout…

Installing Slides

Drawers Installed

Self Guarded Frog

Frog Frenzy

I thought I’d chosen Peco 83 as my track. I love the sprung points and I really like the tie plate detail. I’ve…

Fascia before Formica.

Benchwork Complete – Video

I’ve mostly completed the major benchwork for The Industrial Lead. I have a couple of tasks to complete: Install drawer…

Formica trimming error.

Formica Fascia Failure

I’ve spent the last few weeks prepping to put Formica atop my fascia. I was hoping for a truly professional…

12 ga. black and 14 ga. blue Posi-Tap connectors

What to get when you get Posi-Tap connectors

I ordered Posi-Tap wire connectors to attach my feeders to my bus wires. I have two buses:  the DCC Bus…