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  1. Guilford Railman

    Green Mountain Railroad Layout Build

    This is really good information to know, thanks for sharing! I didn’t know there was so many precautions that needed to be taken for resin.
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    Green Mountain Railroad Layout Build

    I haven’t given it a shot yet myself but hopefully I can figure out how to use a program, otherwise I’m screwed lol
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    Green Mountain Railroad Layout Build

    I was considering a 3D printer but haven’t decided which brand yet.
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    Green Mountain Railroad Layout Build

    I never really thought about car spots until recently but I know I can have a fun and challenging operating experience with less track. I’ll save money on the new layout too which is a bonus!
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    Anyone Familiar with the Vermont Rail System?

    Awesome! Yes, 405 is a former Rutland locomotive. I believe it never left its home rails and has always served this area.
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    Green Mountain Railroad Layout Build

    I’ve been listening to many episodes of Ray Arnott’s wonderful podcast ‘Around the Layout’. He’s interviewed Lance Mindheim a couple of times and it got me thinking about how I approach model railroading. I’ve been working on a 9 ft x 9 ft around the walls layout. I changed it to a...
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    Anyone Familiar with the Vermont Rail System?

    These are awesome, thanks for sharing!
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    Wiring Signals Using SPST Toggles

    I didn’t know there’s a “self-serve” setup, very cool!
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    Wiring Signals Using SPST Toggles

    Thanks for the information! That definitely seems like what I’ll need for this project. I’ll check out the link.
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    Wiring Signals Using SPST Toggles

    I’ve done some googling and I’ve been chatting with a fellow model railroader on FaceBook. He suggested a book called Railroad Signaling by Brian Solomon. Received it a few days ago and I’ve started reading that. Very interesting stuff!
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    Wiring Signals Using SPST Toggles

    I’m still researching what types of signals are best but I was picturing that MVHomeEast and West were 2-head searchlight style signals with red and yellow/amber to be used. The only signals needed here for either railroad would be an absolute stop (red over red) or restricting (red over amber...
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    Wiring Signals Using SPST Toggles

    I didn’t think of using a 1P3T toggle but that’s a good idea! Is there a specific site you recommend? I have tried some of those in the past and I was confused on how to navigate the platforms I tried. Don’t remember which ones they were but perhaps the sites were fine and my brain was/is the...
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    Wiring Signals Using SPST Toggles

    I’ve mentioned before on this forum that I am electrically challenged. I am looking for feedback on wiring a couple signals on my layout using SPST toggles. Here is a schematic on what I’m looking to do: A fellow hobbyist on FaceBook added the signals to my track diagram. MVHomeEast and...
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    Hopper Car Types for Hauling Ceramic Pellets

    Well now I’ve got a conundrum. Guess I need to do more research. The pellets come in a variety of shapes and sizes but I believe the most common is spherical beads.
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    Hopper Car Types for Hauling Ceramic Pellets

    Can’t remember if I did say that lol but you’re correct. They’re a small manufacturer of the pellets and ship them out nationwide. I certainly could haha
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