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Sergent Engineering Coupler in a Kadee Scale Gearbox Modification This diagram shows the modifications I made to a scale Kadee gearbox (as included with the #78 couplers) to work with a new Sergent Engineering coupler. |
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Modeling "sway" and "rocking" effects in Trackwork I use this technique to achieve "rocking" and "swaying" effects in my trackwork. If you've ever watched a train approaching from a distance you've surely seen how the locomotives and cars dip and sway and rock from side to side as they roll. That effect can be modeled using this method. |
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Closer Coupling Technique In certain applications on certain brands of models, I recommend the use of Kadee's #234 gearbox with a short-shank coupler to achieve a closer coupled look... as seen in the diagram. |
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ATLAS 'Snap Switch' Trick Running short on space? Need a turnout in a place where it just won't fit? Try this on for size... The diagram-link to the right shows my technique as applied two switches. This application should also work with other brands of switches (turn-outs). All you need is a steady hand and a DREMEL tool (or some other tool that will cut rail and plastic). |
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Snow/Protective Shed Need a little extra 'coverage'? I don't mean insurance... train coverage!!! Has your railroad acquired a few too many locomotives and you've run out of stalls in the roundhouse? Well... here's a quick and simple solution!!! It's not your agerage, every-day, run-of-the-mill snow shed, but it will work for those who don't need prototype perfection or accuracy to 'snow-load specifications'. Merely construct (using whatever materials you prefer), and glue to the side walls of the roundhouse. |
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Label Upgrade For ATLAS' #205 Connector, #210 TWIN, And #220 Controller For those of you who use the ATLAS brand, I have created an alternative to the stock 'peel-and-stick' numbering labels that come with the ATLAS #205 Connector, the #210 Twin, and the #220 Controller. The stock ones are grey with black numbers, consist only of numbers 1-10, a "WYE", "REVERSE LOOP", "TURNTABLE", and a few blank labels. The stock labels are too dark, and their pre-cut size is too large to fit inside the designated area on the controllers. The label package I have created has a yellow background with red trim and blue text, and consists of numbers 1-24, two "X" labels for unused buttons, "A1", "A2", and "A3" accessory labels, "FWD" and "REV" labels, "CW" for clockwise and "C CW" for counter clockwise labels, a "TT" for turntable label, "Y1", "Y2" and "Y" wye labels, two "REV LOOP" labels, and four way-freight labels - "WF1"-"WF4", as well as a number of blank labels. Copy and save the diagram, print it out onto 'peel-and-stick' paper, cut them out, and upgrade away!!! I recommend the use of a hobby knife with a new blade and a metal straight-edge for best results cutting out the labels. |
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