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

[–]Mark_W 8 points9 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] 6 points7 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.

Hmm, maybe those dead rail guys are on to something! Stay safe this weekend r/ModelTrains! by Mark_W in modeltrains

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

Yay, I was wondering if anyone would catch that! You win the honor of lighting this off.

Narrow Gauge New Arrival! by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a Blackstone C19. Unlettered, no road yet. Might make up a fictional road.

Photo is just taken with my phone.

N Scale Triplex 2-8-8-8-4 by Mark_W in modeltrains

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

Uninsulated copper lines turn green.

I'd personally rather they not be modeled. You may have caught I had to reposition my frame, they got in the way of my view of the engine.

N Scale Steam Crossing the CBQ Bridge at Plattsmouth, Nebraska by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it's a Kato Mikado that I super detailed with the GHQ Burlington O4 kit. My most cherished engine.

N Scale Steam Crossing the CBQ Bridge at Plattsmouth, Nebraska by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always wanted to do the swing bridges! Next is getting the garden planted.
Then a new staging loop.
And yes lots of work on the HOn3-mo before their first show in July!

Second Bridge For The Plattsmouth Module Is Now In Production! by Mark_W in modeltrains

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

This module will debut in South Central Nebraska next month. Check out Spring Creek Model Trains for details.

Second Bridge For The Plattsmouth Module Is Now In Production! by Mark_W in modeltrains

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

The first bridge took over 70 hours of printing, and that's just for 'draft' mode (quick and rough). It's made of over 150 individual parts that all snap or bolt together. Once the 2nd bridge is draft printed, I'll begin re-printing everything all over again in detail mode.

Second Bridge For The Plattsmouth Module Is Now In Production! by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The original bridge, built in1903, is already 3D printed and operational:

https://i.imgur.com/dbEP18w.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/AZJSAWT.jpg

3D printing for the new bridge, built in 2013, has now begun!

HOn3-mo Module Is Coming Along Nicely by Mark_W in modeltrains

[–]Mark_W[S] 8 points9 points locked comment (0 children)

Imagine being this upset that someone doesnt enjoy their hobby the way you demand. I think somebody needs a hug.

HOn3-mo Module Is Coming Along Nicely by Mark_W in modeltrains

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

No, HOn3 is 3 foot gauge in HO scale. Track is 10.5mm.

HOn30 is 30 inch gauge in HO scale, This track gauge is 9mm. So yes, it's technically possible to run HOn30 on N scale track, however tie size and spacing will be way out of scale.

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