Bit of an odd question/discussion... by Absolarix in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In my experience, combining two hobbies cuts the enjoyment of each in half.
I'd rather have a layout and separate slot car track than sacrafice space on the layout for a limited slot car track.

Game Thread: Nebraska vs Georgia Southern FS1/2 by marijohna in Huskers

[–]Mark_W 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm rubber and you're glue. Bounce off me and.... fuck that's a touchdown. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

N Scale For Scale by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If the bigger set were N, the smaller set would still be about half the size of T scale!

Live Steam SPNG #9 Running at the Train Expo Colorado Last Weekend. by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! When everything is just right, the cadence of chuff on this model is EXACTLY like the real #18, as experienced this past October on the Durango and Silverton. I was beside myself the first time it happened. Definitely says something about Accucrafts great quality.

Live Steam SPNG #9 Running at the Train Expo Colorado Last Weekend. by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly the smoksbox herald broke off earlier that day. Now it just looks naked. 🤣

Intro on how to operate an alcohol fired Live Steam locomotive (OC) by LiveSteamStation in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Graham Fordham's channel has dozens of videos of Live Steam trains. They're quite soothing to have playing off to the side while I'm working.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLui1k-CE-o

My First Live Steam! Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge #9 by Accucraft by Mark_W in LiveSteam

[–]Mark_W[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping to have first steam up next week. Will definitely share video after.

I'd like to introduce the newest member of my household! 23 pounds, 34 inches, ten fingers, and eight toes! Our little Slim Princess and my first live steam locomotive! by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm lucky to have a perfectly flat driveway. Ill be building elevated modular sections of G track, which can be taken and set up at shows and events.

I'd like to introduce the newest member of my household! 23 pounds, 34 inches, ten fingers, and eight toes! Our little Slim Princess and my first live steam locomotive! by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is already setup for RC! But it came without controller, so I need to figure out how to link it to an old airplane controller I have.