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  1. ShadowNix

    RETIRED GUY PROJECTS

    Love this. I need to replace some of my brass old motors and I like the 3d printed mount :) Giving me ideas! Brian
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    What are you buying this Month?

    Bummer but thanks for link!!! Cool stuff.
  3. ShadowNix

    What are you buying this Month?

    These look brilliant! I have some kits of various other stuff from when I was in Tokyo, but none of trains. Did not know they made these kits for trains? Do they have any US stuff? Oh, please msg me a link!
  4. ShadowNix

    An introduction

    Welcome and feel free to ask questions. This group is VERY helpful (and pretty friendly, unlike some boards...). I can't wait to see your progress!
  5. ShadowNix

    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Sounds like an ex-electrician there ;) I did not know that refrigerators drew so much more. Interesting.
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    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Dang, came to check the thread and I saw dogs, AR's and trains. Gosh I love this page. Have a good Thursday all. Headed into to do anesthesia today --- 6 more years baby.... Envious of many of you! On a happier note, I have been lurking the Jacobite train in Scotland for an excursion (25...
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    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Ok, that made me laugh. Good one. The wife would frown on that watering method. My dog already does it to too many things in the garden ahahah.
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    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all. Sucking my latte down, watering the plants and looking at a frigid thermometer at 23 degrees here in West Michigan. BRRR. Glad I brought the bonsai in from the cold last night. Welp off to take the dog out then start some work meetings!
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    spline roadbed

    I used MDF and I think 8 layers... pics are below (sorry painted on some - I should have documented better ;) ) I did like Iron said - you can skip some (see the gaps in mine) but it really becomes fun - the sanding, not so much, ahhahaha. The curves are so beautiful, especially with the...
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    WeHonest Crossing Signals

    So if your are burning out LED's, you likely have over-current and need a different resistor in series (I did see you had them there!), optimally with a zener diode in parallel to clamp the voltage. You should not be burning out LED's. Of note, the Resistor you use may not be a 470 Ohm...
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    Troy's Midnight Abbey Mythical RR 3rd Edition

    I like your technique with the toothbrush. Nice. And the curve for the mushroom looks great! I can't wait on getting my next layout design going - moving in 2 years so I have some time to plan right!
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    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Next time I am in Tokyo, I am going to have to look for a model train store. I dunno why, but I have not....duh, I should have. I love riding their trains.... Thanks for the inspiration!
  13. ShadowNix

    Getting Back into Railroading after 30 or so years

    Looking good. I have to echo others that the NCE system is a GREAT starter system. I had mine for a decade plus and moved up to the ESU system - I LOVE my ESU - it has a static station I love (reminds me of playing with trains as a kid with my dad) as well as a mobile handheld and can be run...
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    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Love it. Gorgeous trains. I love the detail of the lightboard. Very very nice - are these British/UK trains?
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    Running Bear’s April 2026 Coffee Shop

    Lucky bugger. Its 32 here in Michigan. I planted my seeds months ago...haha to cold stratify my bonsai seeds. LOL, I guess we all adapt to what we have. As I was drinking my coffee, I had to ponder ripping the railroad apart...moving time is about 2 years away, so I want to do...
  16. ShadowNix

    Benchwork legs straight to floor or angled to wall

    Just starting to think about the design for my own new layout in a new build (dedicated train room!!!!)... more to come. Thanks for the ideas!
  17. ShadowNix

    CAN motors...what do you use??

    Thanks for the great reply...gave me a lot to read about...despite lots of electrical work over the years in scientific instruments, none if it was in motors, so reading a lot from what you posted! Thanks a bunch. Brian
  18. ShadowNix

    Rainier and Pacific (My fictional 1950's layout)

    1/8 Bends pretty nicely.. cut into 2' x 4' strips to handle.... I used 2x2's behind it in some spots, 2x4s in others..some right on the drywall...spackled and sanded over the holes for the screws...primer and then paint...here is a pic of before painting....
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    Rainier and Pacific (My fictional 1950's layout)

    1/8 masonite and hand painted using pictures. Some of the clouds funky because I had the kids and father in law help sometimes! But I painted all the mountains, trees, etc. for backdrop. In cities I plan on using cutouts with some posterboard for depth...
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    Rainier and Pacific (My fictional 1950's layout)

    Yes, handlaid turnouts and about 1/3 of the track is handlaid...rest is microengineering code 83... :) I love the Fast-Track jigs (I have the #8 (double crossover jig but use it for regular #8's) and the #6.... LOVE them and the twistties...). Brian




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