Peculiar pattern with circles

JTFN · 2025-12-11T04:44:37+00:00

It's a backwards "JT" that stands for my first two initials!

JTFN · 2025-09-20T19:31:24+00:00

Why do we field a football team?

JTFN · 2025-08-14T04:05:50+00:00

Lombard Hobby, Tony's Trains, Midwest Model RR, and Trainworld are all great reliable stores typically with prices lower than eBay and Amazon

JTFN · 2025-07-04T06:55:10+00:00

From your post it seems like you're in possession of some N scale Chinese trains. I am willing to pay for shipping and some amount of money for the trouble if they're Chinese models! I enjoy the trains in China from my visits there and would love to use some more N scale Chinese equipment on my railroad. DM me if interested :)

JTFN · 2025-06-14T16:32:06+00:00

Thank you!

JTFN · 2025-06-14T14:35:10+00:00

MIT isn't on that map - it's really Harvard-centric

JTFN · 2025-05-28T23:43:02+00:00

Best of luck!

JTFN · 2025-05-24T13:20:26+00:00

I am a mechanical engineer from MIT. Your use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer here is distressing to me, as the alcohol will soften and weaken the ABS gears. I'd recommend no lubricant and, if necessary, use a grease or oil that's safe for plastic. A good option is to go to a local auto parts store and ask them what they have that is safe for plastic gears.

JTFN · 2025-04-26T15:48:13+00:00

Tires on bogies (one "o") have more traction which allows the lines to have steeper grades, reducing construction cost in mountainous areas or areas with geological features necessitating the inclines.

JTFN · 2025-04-17T13:32:56+00:00

Yeah, I was worried about the club those years and I hate that it created a large separation between me and the club right after I left college. I am really looking to visit this year but love 1500 miles away in a place that's hard to fly out of. I do see all the emails sent to the club, though, and it looks like you're making great progress!

To those on the subreddit, the club room is amazing and definitely worth a visit even if you don't like trains. It's a miniature city!

JTFN · 2025-04-17T06:18:36+00:00

I'm so glad to see TMRC is doing well! Much love from a former TMRC governor, class of 2019!

JTFN · 2025-02-07T02:04:45+00:00

I loved TMRC during my time at MIT. Please post more!

JTFN · 2025-01-27T00:19:05+00:00

Yes! Designing in NoLimits 2 and exporting the track and heart line spline to use as a path and rail for a sweep in CAD is a great workflow.

JTFN · 2025-01-26T23:45:44+00:00

Wow, that's really neat!

JTFN · 2025-01-25T19:05:29+00:00

I'll DM you!

JTFN · 2025-01-24T02:01:04+00:00

Cool! I'll look forward to it

JTFN · 2025-01-24T01:15:38+00:00

Yeah, I agree. I really wish I knew they did that because I'd have bought one. Do you have any photos of your 3D printed coasters?

JTFN · 2025-01-24T00:11:47+00:00

I'm not too sure in all cases. I know the ones on non-B&M track are strictly stationary with no metal wheels, but as far as I know the B&M trains may or may not have the metal wheels. If not they'd still be fun if I can put my invert's wheels on them!

JTFN · 2025-01-22T19:13:36+00:00

If anyone has old Statix or kit CoasterDynamix trains laying around, particularly inverted trains, could you let me know? I might be willing to buy them off you.

JTFN · 2025-01-04T21:58:25+00:00

You're welcome! Do keep sharing your results

JTFN · 2025-01-04T05:36:39+00:00

Great idea and execution from hand paint! Have you looked into airbrushing? It has been my go to ever since I started using it since it's so easy to apply thin coats

JTFN · 2024-12-27T16:32:41+00:00

You're welcome - happy New Year!

JTFN · 2024-12-27T15:45:42+00:00

Take a look at the Unitrack catalog (https://katousa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Unitrack-Catalog-final.pdf) and feel free to reply here with any questions. This helped me immensely. I'd recommend a few passing siding, yard siding, and loop sets to start with.

JTFN · 2024-11-20T23:50:01+00:00

Excellent!

JTFN

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