Looking back on the erstwhile Ski Train (operated by Ansco from 1988-2009), I realize that I have a few photos that haven’t really seen the
Category: Model Tips
Of Wishful Physics, II
Ever wonder why movie explosions are so popular? In a previous post I ruminated upon the frustrations of operating model trains on steep grades with
Of Wishful Physics
Where Operations and Layout Limitations Meet My 1:87 model railroad resembles a camel. There’s an old aphorism that a camel is a horse designed by
Fun with Lighting: Night
Let’s face it. Most of the time it’s daytime on our model railroads. Why? Because you can see better in daylight. Hence, we install lighting
Declamations on Decoders: 2
Now my Ski Train leader and one of my SP AC4400’s are rockin’ the candlepower!
DCC: Declamations on Decoders
So I’ve been transitioning my model railroad away from basic DC control towards Digital Command Control (DCC). It’s been about 20 months in the process
Action Road 