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My Hornby J52s use the old 0-6-0 chassis with the horrible pick ups. I thought the ToM nano SPP would be enough to handle it, but it...
Sep 8, 2026
Got the decoder in today and programmed.
Sep 8, 2026
Thanks Tom, I appreciate that!
Sep 5, 2026
I have finished modifications on the first four Commute coaches from GGD. Windows, passengers, shades, and tweaking the lighting...
Sep 5, 2026
I saw the video of the GDG cars on your FB video at the NAPM club layout. They look great
Sep 5, 2026
Going to make this diorama a junk yard. Made a fence. Going to add some old vehicles, furniture, appliances etc
Sep 5, 2026
Had to rewire the LED board to make it work with the bi-polar board.
Before
After
I had added jumpers on the pads in 4 places, but...
Sep 5, 2026
Next up, my KOTODEN 3000. I already had installed DCC in it, but am going to change it to a sound decoder.
The old setup was a 6 pin...
Sep 5, 2026
Finally got this thing put together. Had issues with the body sitting all the way down as it kept trying to pop off, which puts the tail...
Sep 5, 2026
It does act like that, but more as just something to solder on. doublesided tape to hold the pieces before welding.
Sep 5, 2026
Do use the skillet as a heat sink when soldering?
Sep 5, 2026
That skillet was part of a cookie kit. I don't remember the brand but it was a novelty and cheap. It is my soldering pad and works well...
Sep 5, 2026
That cast iron skillet is one item I don't have on my work bench. Not sure if I have room.
Some guys get all the neat tools. 🍳
John
Sep 5, 2026
JNR EF58 pulling some PAX.
Sep 5, 2026
Ran my newly completed MO-510 tram. Installed sound.
Sep 5, 2026
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