Quote from: J. S. Bach on September 05, 2020, 09:33:49 AM
Did you ever get your wants?

OP hasn't been active on the board in 10 years and this thread is 13 years old.

Don't hold your breath for an answer.

Sid

https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/search?q=Track+plans

Lots of ideas there. Order a book or two. Take a 4X8 plan and stretch it.

Sid

Try re-installing the app.

Sid

I would think the answer to both questions would be a "yes" .

How good are your modeling skills, how good are your CAD skills and do you have access to a 3D printer?

Sid

MRC Prodigy Advanced Squared for me.

Sid

I don't think that there is any way to make that work. Not if you want to keep the three rail system operational.

Doesn't Marklin 3 rail use AC current at the motor?

Then you have the issue of making the center pickup shoe and installing it in the trucks.

I may be proven wrong, but my opinion would be not to bother trying.

Sid

The quality of the reflections shows just how flat of a pour you achieved. Nice.

Sid

What you want to do is easily accomplished in both DC or DCC. Have you chosen your power system yet?

Sid

Instructions here. https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/HO__6_Turnouts_Instructions.pdf

Sid

Celcon is a brand name of the plastic, not a model of truck.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyoxymethylene

Sid

The yellow one has got to be a Superior Propane facility.

Sid

I have had luck with a method taught to me by a guy that has owned a fiberglass shop for 40 years.

A simple propane torch. Wave the tip of the flame quickly over the resin surface and bubbles disappear instantly. Im sure there are YouTube videos about it too.

No kidding.....use a flame.

Sid

Wow......I built my dragster cheaper than one of their kits on the site.

https://auctions.discoverlivesteam.com/item/74077871/os-engines-baldwin-mogul-75-gauge-kit-with-super-heater-and-injector

I'm with you Trainman. Im a lone wolf modeller. I even gave up on the mainstream model train magazines over 10 years ago. The only one I read now is Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette.

I tried going to the local club's open house and a regular meeting. Didn't find anyone sharing my interest in early 1930s steam backwoods shortline.

That said....I know a few of the guys that are, or were, part of that club, and no one has ever mentioned a problem with theft. When I was invited to the open house, no one had to stand guard to keep people from pocketing items. Must be a good different mindset in our societies.

BTW.....I like that you're optimistic about Covid ending lol. We are gonna be blessed with the Chinese Virus for a long long time. Get used to it.

Sid

That Model A is one to kill for. So many ideas when I look at it. That's gotta be a ton of fun just as a stock unit.

Glad you're back....was kinda wondering where ya went.

Sid