Recent content by CBCNSfan

Well if your throttles work from 110volts then you just plug them into the inverter socket and you don't have to modify anything, just use normal controllers like everyone else. A point to keep in mind while operating off a battery, a short circuit, if a lead doesn't melt a battery could...

I don't know but I'd use one of those small inverters 100 Watt or so, inverters 12VDC to 120AC, you can get them at any of the big retail stores in the automotive or marine section. Then just use your normal controllers. Seems safer and easier to me. Willis

Hi Railer, pretty nifty tree. One look at my layout and you'll see I could use a lot of them. Can you give us a few particulars on how it was made and the materials you used. Willis

Hi Andy, sorry about your breakup, but things usually happen for a reason. Please don't get hung up looking for a woman who likes trains, I assure it's not necessary all that is necessary is mutual respect for one and other. I really don't know what my wife actually thinks of trains, but I do...

For rockwork I use the POP for strength, cleaner and crisper edges. The Joint compound even when dry (takes a long time) is not all that strong by itself and the rocks come out of the mold with bubble holes and rounded edges, and to top it off it doesnt take stain (water diluted colors) very...

Hi Val, and thank you for the link. At $150 for four sets of 720 number plates each I'd say it's a pretty good buy and worth investing. Definately worth it. Thanks Cheers Willis

Well I for one didn't know that about the Hobby Tac. Thanks for posting it, good to know. Cheers Willis

Hi Val, I doubt I'll ever cease to be amazed by your work, another excellent job you can be proud of. Maybe I shouldn't have come to the Gauge, because now I'm getting a hankering to rework some of the old Bachmanns I have downstairs :D , well even if they don't run great they'll make great show...

Well now Zman us bigger uns in HO care fer arr' lil folks in tne N sectors, so's when yuh feels lonely jess call on us. :D. Seriously, what do you plan to do with it? As a display or show piece for continous running it has many possibilities. As an operating layout it is very limited, but then...

Lynn here's my method for what it's worth. Instead of paper I use the square gauze patches, you get them in packages diabetic supplys for needles. Instead of POP I use a bucket of mud, the type used for drywall crack filling ect. I lay out a square of gauze, moisten it with a spray bottle and...

It's raining, going to be that kind of weekend so I'll be heading for the basement when I'm not at the keyboard :D . Still have a lot to do before I finish off te sawmill scenicing. Cheers Willis

Hi cabdriver and thanks. Yes it's a great relationship, we've been married 41 years and retired now. I have a digital camera so I can take a shot of a questionable area come right up put it on the screen and get her opinion. She's my greatest supporter, I only wish she could navigate the stairs...

Val that looks absolutely fantastic. You sure put a lot into your models. Keep us posted on this one, I just gotta see it all.:D As Gomer Pyle would say GOLLY! Cheers Willis

Well for me, the situation is quite similar to Don (EZ) Day. My wife used to help, in fact was a member of the MR club when it existed. She no longer can get down stairs to the train room because of the toll multiple sclerosis has taken from her agility, but I take photos of what I'm doing on...

Hi dturnerfish, well it all depends on exactly what you want to do. On my layout I use power routing. I press one button and all switches and track power are set to the route I want the train to go. Issues power supply for the switches must be capable of throwing the maximum number of...