Author: dmashino

A Blank Slate, Continued

I've decided that the idea of removable sections of layout may not be the way I'd like to go. I'd like a more stable and permanent layout, since in all likelihood that this may be my last. We're going to go with this arrangement... L - Girder for the lower…
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A Blank Slate!

After about two weeks of dealing with some sort of flu, cold, sinus infection, or all the above, I have finally been able to finish up the train room! The ceiling is done, carpet is down, the trim is up, and the nail holes caulked. I'm currently enjoying a Beam…
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Getting Close!

I've been working on the new train room for some time now. The lights are in and the carpet is laid. I just finished up installing the ceiling tiles in the workshop end tonight, including putting in the HVAC ductwork. Once I finish with the ceiling, I can cut, paint,…
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Ramblings

Well, I'm still trying to get the train room in shape so I can get back to workin' on the railroad, someday. Putting up ceiling grid this week. Picked up carpet last night. I have to fill the expansion joints in the floor. Got to pick up some light fixtures and get…
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Thoughts of the New Year?

Here we are, sailing off into a new year, but I would be remiss if I failed to consider the events of the previous year before planning for the new one. The wife and I had been discussing selling our house and in February we contacted a realtor. By mid…
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Mor-on Signaling

At this point, I have little experience with railroad signal systems (except maybe grade crossings), but the internet shall provide... I found a great resource for signal implementation with many rulebook pictures from different road names - Railroad Signals of the US.  I will be modeling the 1920's and 30's…
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The Beginning and End, Sort of

At one time, we had a lake house which consumed all our summer and kept us active during the season. When the Indiana winter came around in 2014, I was in emanant danger of becoming a couch potato. Falling back on my days of youth, I decided that model railroading…
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Planning for Control

To recap - I plan to stick with Digitrax systems for controlling trains because the WVR has a significant investment in that technology. I've also decided on using local panels, DCC throttle, and a computer with JMRI software to operate turnouts. We will be able to run and route our…
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Planning for Control

There are many aspects to building a model railroad and one that I find particularly interesting is electronics, although that doesn't mean I know what I'm doing. I have some time over the holiday to spitball the systems needed and some general ideas on how I could implement them. Job…
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