I took a pause in laying sub-roadbed for the WVR to begin work on the valance for the mountain “helix” this week. I wanted to get the upper portion of this area under way while I can easily get to it. I used white finish hardboard paneling for the top surface, it has a nice […]
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 level support and a C-frame […]
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 on the rocks to celebrate! […]
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 #1 Running the Locomotives The […]
One of the elements I will be including in the WVR is a lighting system. I’ve been looking into DMX512 as a system to control my “Stage Lighting” on the railroad. DMX512 is a serial interface with 512 channels used in theatre lighting and stage shows and since my model layout will be a stage […]
