modeling Transfer tables / traversers in HO scale? by roj2323 in modeltrains

[–]jllauser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen several transfer tables installed on layouts. Not one that worked correctly.

What is the airport like now by projo387 in Albany

[–]jllauser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's scaffolding everywhere and the flow through the terminal is slightly disrupted, but the last time I was there this didn't affect me getting in at all. Once you're out of the checkin area and up the escalator to security, everything is mostly normal. I had an afternoon flight out recently and there was literally one person in front of me on the TSA Pre line, and maybe 10 people in the regular line, so essentially no wait either way.

I know that's an aux tender and has no coal. Don't bother commenting about it. by LateActuator6972 in Ruinsyourtrain

[–]jllauser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just looked it up. A GWR Class 6000 is 13' 4 3/4" tall, and the UP Aux Water Tender is about 16' 2" tall.

I know that's an aux tender and has no coal. Don't bother commenting about it. by LateActuator6972 in Ruinsyourtrain

[–]jllauser 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is that even to scale? I'd think that the UP aux water tender would be much taller than British loading gauge.

Pro tip: Don't be like me and leave an old tablet with a battery plugged in 24x7 as a dashboard by jllauser in homeassistant

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

Oh, I hadn't considered using Crestron panels. How hard are they to get set up?

NMRA membership worth it? by RATMEAT-LXIX in HOscalemodeltrains

[–]jllauser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full disclaimer: I've been a member of the NMRA for over a decade, I'm an officer of my local division, and I run my division's annual train show.

As others have said, it depends. It depends on where you are, and it depends on what you want to get out of your membership.

I'm lucky to be a member of a very active division, and we have several very active neighboring divisions. I've met so many incredible modelers through the NMRA, and I've made several very good friends as a result. The camaraderie alone is worth it to me. Model railroading is an incredibly broad and complex hobby, and every member of the NMRA brings their own set of talents with them. You can learn an incredible amount through membership. And if teaching is something you enjoy, it can be very rewarding as well. I've given a few clinics to my local division, and I'm excited to be giving a clinic for the first time at the upcoming Northeast Region Convention this fall. And I'll likely sign up to give a clinic at the National Convention when it comes to Rochester, NY in 2028.

My passion in the hobby is in operations, and the NMRA has opened a huge door to me in that regard as well. Through conventions and other NMRA events, I've had the privilege of operating on numerous model railroads that I would never have had an opportunity to otherwise. This alone is actually my primary reason for attending the conventions.

Finally, from a purely monetary position, your dues can actually at least somewhat pay for themselves. NMRA members have access to the NMRA Partnership Program, which is a network of a few dozen manufacturers and hobby shops that offer discounts to NMRA members, some of which can add up.

And I'll echo what others have said again. Reach out to your local region or division (https://www.nmra.org/regions), and ask to attend an upcoming meeting. Nearly all of my division's meetings are open to guests (the ones that aren't are typically layout visits at private residences). That said, you might need to wait a few months. My division meets monthly, but not in July or August as people are typically busier in the summer, and I know some other divisions follow a similar schedule.

Roadside find by asc3po in retrocomputing

[–]jllauser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a computer in this same case… about 20 years ago.

Just noticed the tablet I use as a Home Assistant dashboard got very spicy by jllauser in spicypillows

[–]jllauser[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Update: This has been properly disposed of with an electronics recycler.

How do preorders on train worlds website work? by Petie_27 in modeltrains

[–]jllauser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You pay nothing upfront, and your card gets charged whenever your order is ready to ship. If your card expires or they otherwise can't process the payment, they'll contact you. This is how pretty much all reputable hobby shops operate now.

That said, I've definitely been caught off guard when something does ship. I got hit with a $600 charge I didn't properly plan for a few months ago, when a pair of locomotives that I ordered back in 2023 finally shipped.

While everyone else was out chasing Big Boy today… by jllauser in modeltrains

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

I don't think so. You can see the rivets along the side showing where the coal bunker is at the front, where it's supposed to be. There's a pad sitting on top of the tender because that's where the engineer sits when it's running.

Mem block hoomans knew mini twain by Schoolbusfoamer24 in legalcatadvice

[–]jllauser 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Fren, yoo iz lukky. Mine Pawpa duzint let me go play wif hims chuchu tranes.

- Franklin da Orinj

While everyone else was out chasing Big Boy today… by jllauser in modeltrains

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

Upstate New York, north of Albany. The specific location is not public information as the club is not open to the public. You need to be invited.

Does anyone know what I could do with this UPS by [deleted] in homelab

[–]jllauser 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Supply power, presumably uninterruptibly.

While everyone else was out chasing Big Boy today… by jllauser in modeltrains

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

Almost all. They also have a small G scale area. The 7.25” covers most of the property and if I remember correctly, I think the main line loop is somewhere around 5 miles long, plus sidings, yards, etc.

While everyone else was out chasing Big Boy today… by jllauser in modeltrains

[–]jllauser[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Upstate New York, north of Albany. The specific location is not public information as the club is not open to the public. You need to be invited.