Tag: proto:87
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…
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…
Track Plan 39
The High Fidelity Option – The roadbed is in and before I lay track, I thought it’d be a good time to review my track plan. Am I happy with a proto-mash layout? Should I follow the prototype more closely? Am I happy with Peco track? Should I try Proto:87?
Expanding Test Track
I’ve now got two test tracks: A Peco Code 83 Track, which I installed previously, but have now expanded. A…
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…