Tag: model train

Animated Individual

I'd been looking at some other modeler's efforts at animating figures and objects lately, especially work by Laurie McLean from Australia. He does some really amazing animations using small gear motors, Wow! This got me thinking I'd like to try my hand at it. I recently got some unpainted HO…
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Spring time?

It was a beautiful day today in Indiana, Tucker and I took a break from working inside to set on the deck for a bit and soak in a little sunshine this afternoon. He played with a stick and I had a beverage. We had been down in the train…
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The WVR in JMRI

The WVR in JMRI! One of the presents I received for Christmas from my wife - A new 24" touchscreen monitor! Shown is the current rendition of the WRV in the JMRI layout editor in all it's splendor. The outer track, on the top, left side and bottom is the…
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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 begins

I have started planning the new and improved version of the Wildcat Valley Railway which will be a pre-war era, 1920's-1930's mostly freight system. There are several things I'd like to incorporate: A point to point track plan with a  continuous loop option.I'd like the plan to be walk in…
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