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Congratulations to Joel Morse for his article in the October Ops Sig Dispatcher¡¯s Office
Congratulations to Joel Morse for his article in the October Ops Sig Dispatcher¡¯s Office Titled ¡°Working the Delhi Turn¡± detailing the operations on his beautiful New York, Ontario and Western
By bob c · #216 ·
Photo: Model Icing Platform Scene (HO Scale)
Photo: Model Icing Platform Scene (HO Scale) This photo by John Parrish of Upland won First Prize in the model photo contest at the PSR Convention this past weekend. The reefers are InterMountain and
By Bob Chaparro · #215 ·
Victorville Area Layout Tour ¨C Show Your Railroad (Sept. 25)
Victorville Area Layout Tour ¨C Show Your Railroad (Sept. 25) The Great Train Show returns to Southern California on September 25 and 26 at the San Bernardino Fairgrounds in Victorville. This would
By Bob Chaparro · #214 ·
Video: Hand & Other Tools
Video: Hand & Other Tools A new, forty-eight minute Jack Burgess YouTube video came out yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkRuD-D_1aI I believe some of the material has appeared before but
By Bob Chaparro · #213 ·
Re: 1980 PCR/NMRA Convention Car
Bob, I'm glad to tell that the PSR Historical collection has one of these cars. Per HarwePSR Historian
By perha45 · #212 ·
1980 PCR/NMRA Convention Car
1980 PCR/NMRA Convention Car A long time ago, before the creation of the Pacific Southwest Region in 1982, a group known as the Boomers organized the largest regional convention ever held in the PCR
By Bob Chaparro · #211 ·
April 17 Meet
Nice work, everyone. This was a very enjoyable event. It was good to get out and be among other model railroaders for a change. Thanks for putting this on. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
By Bob Chaparro · #210 ·
Magic of Scale Model Railroading Exhibit
Magic of Scale Model Railroading Exhibit The NMRA's "Magic of Scale Model Railroading" exhibit is complete and in operational condition at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. The
By Bob Chaparro · #209 ·
Daylight Division To Host Virtual Convention (April 24)
Daylight Division To Host Virtual Convention (April 24) As some of you now know, the 2021 PCR Convention has been changed to a virtual convention via Zoom. It will be hosted by Daylight Division on
By Bob Chaparro · #208 ·
Cajon Division Spring Meet 4/17/21
Cajon Division Meet ¨C April 17 (Buena Park) Information from Joel Morse, Cajon Division Superintendent ++++ Cajon Division Meet ¨C April 17 (Buena Park) Messiah Lutheran Church Parking Lot and
By Dan Moran · #207 ·
Virtual Layout Tours For My Classroom
Happy Get her flowers or get in trouble so you can run your train day, As many of you know, I am a teaching and 100% virtual this year.? I actually have two electives called Nautical, Aviation, and
By Bruce W · #206 ·
Re: Pandemic Good For Walthers
Indeed, I just made a big order they are constantly having to restock scenery items.? They are doing well because they discounting alot of the fast moving items too.?? Bruce Willis
By Bruce W · #205 ·
Pandemic Good For Walthers
Pandemic Good For Walthers Courtesy of Spectrum News1 of Wisconsin, an article by Ryan Burk published January 26, 2021. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA ++++ Wisconsin Model Train Company Finds Unexpected
By Bob Chaparro · #204 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
That's good information, Jeff. Thanks. I've opted to try to change my track plan so I won't need the three-way turnouts. Joel and another friend of mine helped me figure out a way to do that. Thanks!
By Dan Moran · #203 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
Dan: Keeping the points flush and energizing the frogs (I run steam) always seemed to be a real challenge. Hand laying a better turnout than those commercially available might be the best way if your
By Jeff Herrmann <esjeff73@...> · #202 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
Sounds great, Dan!
By Richard Hock · #201 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
Thanks, Richard. I've bid on a couple of listings for three-way switches on eBay that weren't there when I did a search a couple of weeks ago. If I don't end up winning the auctions I'll let you know.
By Dan Moran · #200 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
The pictures came out great, Bob. What you did is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing. Dan
By Dan Moran · #199 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
Thanks, Jeff, for your response. Any particular reason why you're recommending against 3-way switches in general? Dan
By Dan Moran · #198 ·
Re: Fast Tracks 3-Way Fixture
Hi Dan, I just finished construction on a Fast Tracks curved turnout. I have some insight and also the blocks for the points, jewelers saw etc. you can use. Let me know. Richard
By Richard Hock · #197 ·