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Download the PDF of this project here. This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our best […]
Kevin Strong Vital statistics 1:20.3 scale, gauge 1, live-steam East Broad Top Mikado Accucraft Trains33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $3,499 (live steam); $2,999 (electric)Website: www.accucraft.com All metal, live steam, 1:20.3-scale model of East Broad Top Nº 12; minimum radius, 4’; butane fired; sight glass; water pump in tender; fully sprung drivers; working Walschaerts valve […]
Kevin Strong Vital statistics Laser-activated circuit for controlling electronic switch motorsUnionville DepotE-mail: queries@unionvilledepot.com Price: SC-11 1-coil (2-wire) switch machine controller, $39; LP-10 laser pointer, $18Website: www.unionvilledepot.com Pros: Simple installation and operationCons: Difficult for laser to register on the controller in sunlight; circuit board not weatherproof If you’ve got switches on your railroad, you need some […]
Kevin Strong Vital statistics Re-gear kit for Bachmann K-27R and K Railroad Products16722 Dakota Dr.Leavenworth KS 66048Price: $140 Website: www.randkrailroadproducts.com Add-on gearbox for Bachmann K-27; requires disassembly and reassembly of engine; motor must be sent in to be fitted with new gearbox Pros: Robust construction; smooth operation allows for very controlled speeds on a variety […]
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Name: Ray Dunakin Forum User Name: Ray Dunakin Railroad Name: In-ko-pah Railroad Location: San Diego, CA Scale: 1:24 Theme: Narrow gauge in a rugged desert setting Description: The In-ko-pah Railroad is a unique layout set into a steep hillside. Tons of rock have been used to create massive mountains and cliffs, decorated with hundreds […]
Don’t miss Kevin Strong’s “Garden railway basics” column in the October issue, where he discusses LED lighting for large-scale trains! Download this bonus article from the November 2009 issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]
Download the PDF of this project here. This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our best […]
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Hardiness Zones are the answer to the question, “Where can I grow this plant?” If you’re planting strictly native plants, you won’t need to worry. On the other hand, your nursery plants were originally plucked from all over the world and then researchers tried to grow them in every imaginable climate. The USDA (US Department […]
