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A&O Operations / Re: RockyOp May 5 2024
« Last post by Bob on November 05, 2024, 12:10:56 PM »Found another one. This was the crew call board. Steve and Pete traded off the Dispatcher position during the day.
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A&O Operations / RockyOp May 5 2024
« Last post by Bob on November 05, 2024, 12:05:17 PM »The A&O participated in this year's RockyOp. Both local and out-of-town guests arrived for a morning of ops.
Jerry Warner from Tecumseh MI starts the session with southbound 262 behind A&O GP35 #400 at Jackson.
Linnwood yardmaster.
After interchanging cars in Linnwood, Jerry runs downgrade with the dynamic brake screaming.
Doug Tagsold shoves with the RSD-12 helper on the grade between Mount Union and Linnwood.
A&O regular Junior O. coaches Phil while switching the south end of Havens Yard at CM Tower.
Ricksburg yardmaster pulls his Alco S4 switcher off the drill track in preparation for the arrival of 262.
262 arrives in the TA Tower interlocking at Ricksburg.
Greg Long switches the Appliance Job in Glenn Forge.
Meet in Mount Union.
The Dispatcher position was open to guests.
Doug runs a northbound coal empty across Twin Creek Viaduct behind ABA F3s.
Jerry Warner from Tecumseh MI starts the session with southbound 262 behind A&O GP35 #400 at Jackson.
Linnwood yardmaster.
After interchanging cars in Linnwood, Jerry runs downgrade with the dynamic brake screaming.
Doug Tagsold shoves with the RSD-12 helper on the grade between Mount Union and Linnwood.
A&O regular Junior O. coaches Phil while switching the south end of Havens Yard at CM Tower.
Ricksburg yardmaster pulls his Alco S4 switcher off the drill track in preparation for the arrival of 262.
262 arrives in the TA Tower interlocking at Ricksburg.
Greg Long switches the Appliance Job in Glenn Forge.
Meet in Mount Union.
The Dispatcher position was open to guests.
Doug runs a northbound coal empty across Twin Creek Viaduct behind ABA F3s.
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General Comments (visitors & members) / Re: LAYOUT UPDATE?
« Last post by RickBacon on November 05, 2024, 09:32:11 AM »Ian,
Its true, the website has been pretty quiet! Things in David's basement slow down during the summer but haven't completely dried up! David has been working on some coal mines and loaders plus surrounding scenery along the Kayford branch. There also a bunch of new freight cars showing up. And of course, a big layout requires big routine maintenance!
We did host the Halloween ops session last Saturday. Here is a couple pictures of the Hawkins and Brookstone loadouts. The lights-out shot really shows off the night ops environment with all the in scene lighting as well as the supporting lights in facia and control panels.
Its true, the website has been pretty quiet! Things in David's basement slow down during the summer but haven't completely dried up! David has been working on some coal mines and loaders plus surrounding scenery along the Kayford branch. There also a bunch of new freight cars showing up. And of course, a big layout requires big routine maintenance!
We did host the Halloween ops session last Saturday. Here is a couple pictures of the Hawkins and Brookstone loadouts. The lights-out shot really shows off the night ops environment with all the in scene lighting as well as the supporting lights in facia and control panels.
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General Comments (visitors & members) / LAYOUT UPDATE?
« Last post by ijmunro on October 28, 2024, 07:52:02 PM »Hi
I'm just curious to know if anything is happening on the A&O as it is quite sometime since any layout posts eg ops sessions, progress in areas, etc. Is the layout still being worked on? As I'm not in a position to visit I always look forward to seeing developments posted in this forum.
Thanks very much,
Ian Munro
I'm just curious to know if anything is happening on the A&O as it is quite sometime since any layout posts eg ops sessions, progress in areas, etc. Is the layout still being worked on? As I'm not in a position to visit I always look forward to seeing developments posted in this forum.
Thanks very much,
Ian Munro
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Member Projects / Re: Red Caboose GP9 remotor
« Last post by Bob on September 20, 2024, 08:12:00 PM »It has been quite a while since I reported any progress. This is a dry fit of the 3D printed parts and milled Tang Band 1931 speaker inside the shell of a GP9.
At the far right is a redesigned mounting block for LEDs. This one has a flat back so that a custom PC board can be attached that holds all the surface mount LEDs in alignment. Resistors will be soldered to the bottom layer of the board along with a pair of small JST connectors.
In the middle we see the bottom of the Tang Band speaker. It is held in place with a clip on the right and with two screws that attach a lower clamp. Milling the walkways to be flush with the inside edge of the shell should permit removing the speaker after assembly.
On the left are 4 screws and mounting studs for another PC board. The decoder and PowerPack will be soldered to the top side, with a pair of JST lighting connectors on the bottom. Also on the bottom will be a 4 wire cable and an Adafruit magnetic connector carrying track power and motor wires.
All this is possible thanks to the efficient and tiny Portescap motor.
At the far right is a redesigned mounting block for LEDs. This one has a flat back so that a custom PC board can be attached that holds all the surface mount LEDs in alignment. Resistors will be soldered to the bottom layer of the board along with a pair of small JST connectors.
In the middle we see the bottom of the Tang Band speaker. It is held in place with a clip on the right and with two screws that attach a lower clamp. Milling the walkways to be flush with the inside edge of the shell should permit removing the speaker after assembly.
On the left are 4 screws and mounting studs for another PC board. The decoder and PowerPack will be soldered to the top side, with a pair of JST lighting connectors on the bottom. Also on the bottom will be a 4 wire cable and an Adafruit magnetic connector carrying track power and motor wires.
All this is possible thanks to the efficient and tiny Portescap motor.
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Member Projects / Re: Starting to look like a rayroad.....
« Last post by snrailway on September 10, 2024, 08:34:44 PM »It's very true... But its also the drive sometimes one needs to kick things in gear....
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Member Projects / Re: Starting to look like a rayroad.....
« Last post by david on August 31, 2024, 04:37:19 PM »Good looking photos!
I like the weathering and the scene/photo angle. Sweet.
It has been said that in the one year before an NMRA National, area layouts on tour receive about 10 years worth of attention/work. The clock's a tickin'. Been there a couple times.
David
I like the weathering and the scene/photo angle. Sweet.
It has been said that in the one year before an NMRA National, area layouts on tour receive about 10 years worth of attention/work. The clock's a tickin'. Been there a couple times.
David
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Member Projects / Starting to look like a rayroad.....
« Last post by snrailway on August 19, 2024, 05:34:50 AM »The photo backdrop is... brings things to life.
The NMRA convention will be held in the Metro-Detroit area in 2025 for the 90th year of the NMRA. I am in high gear to get 40% of the layout very close to done. There is still a long way to go even in these photos but it's a huge start! The SNRY will be open for OPs and layout tours for the event next year.
The N&W signal will be used to show lined-up N&W trains over the SNRY at Sagana, KY.
Sagana, KY Depot's last passenger train was 1967 now used by the SNRY for the division offices.
One of 13 ScaleTrains SDL39s 9 are in Ex-MILW colors and 4 are in SNRY Big Sky Blue Scheme.
The NMRA convention will be held in the Metro-Detroit area in 2025 for the 90th year of the NMRA. I am in high gear to get 40% of the layout very close to done. There is still a long way to go even in these photos but it's a huge start! The SNRY will be open for OPs and layout tours for the event next year.
The N&W signal will be used to show lined-up N&W trains over the SNRY at Sagana, KY.
Sagana, KY Depot's last passenger train was 1967 now used by the SNRY for the division offices.
One of 13 ScaleTrains SDL39s 9 are in Ex-MILW colors and 4 are in SNRY Big Sky Blue Scheme.
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Member Projects / Re: Red Caboose GP9 remotor
« Last post by Bob on August 15, 2024, 08:35:50 PM »Great idea to drop lead chunks in the cerrobend. Thanks for the tip, Jeff.
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Member Projects / Re: Red Caboose GP9 remotor
« Last post by coaltrain on August 15, 2024, 12:18:02 PM »I did a video on 3D printing weight molds for my shay locomotives. I print the molds in PLA, place them in a container of ice water, then pour in the cerrobend metal, then cut away the mold. what I did not show in the video is that I actually pour in a small amount of cerrobend and then drop in lead pieces, then fill in more cerrobend to fill in all the gaps. This lessens the amount of cerrobend I need and I think makes the weight even heavier.