Due to unforeseen errors, the current crop (March 2007) of Powerline wagons need some work to get operating. Something for Powerline to correct so they can compete with the RTR rolling-stock from other manufacturers.
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Posts by David Head
RQZY Container Wagons Kit
This page is about the BGB RQZY 5-pack container wagons that were released in March 2004. I am just showing you them as purchased. I have no connection with the makers in any way , except as a customer. The kit. The decals will be included in the main run, I got my kit too early ! A closer look at the decals. The kit includes: Decals, the main plastic wagon bodies, the bogies, the screw/ permenant couplers, brass etching details, instructions. A look at the misc packet with detail, screws etc. A closer look at one end of a
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XPT comparison of HO & OO examples
Note: This page has no connection with any manufacturer, nor judges them.
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Re-powering a G Class
This page is about using a AUSTRAINS “C” mech to re-power a POWERLINE “G”. It was done in three stages: Initial work Finishing one loco off Vic Hobby Centre Method, starting the second loco. This article is based on my postings to aus.rails.models. My “G” had died, so I took the opportunity to start this conversion. I have not gotten really far, but I have made all the big “cuts” . MY guide was the AMRM article found in October 1998 , issue 212 vol 18 no 11. Here are a few photos of the progress so far.
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Installing a Remote Camera into a Locomotive, aka Train Cam
Train cam – a tiny camera mounted in a model locomotive allowing a ‘driver eye’ view of a model railway.
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Dual Power Supplies for Layouts
At EMRC we use two battery chargers ( with modifications) to power our trains. We use a split potential power system that means -12V DC 0V + 12V DC. In effect you are using one transformer in one direction, and the other for the reverse direction.
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Shunting Layout Planning
More to add later but here is a real time example of track planning.
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Travelling On Pine Ridge
It's early morning, cool and clear with the promise of a fine warm day to come. We join a crowd waiting at Henty to board our train, the morning service to Pine Ridge.
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Ideas 1 to 6, Starting the Design Process
There are many elements in the Wodonga area, including: Wodonga SG loop and Uncle Ben’s Wodonga Station & yard Triangle, one side to Albury, the other to Bandiana/Cudgewa Coal Sidings smaller channel crossing between the coal sidings and the main bridge Murray Bridge – this WILL be on the layout Oil siding this side of Albury Albury itself To combine these elements, or some of them is not easy. There is lots there ! So I eliminated Albury and ruled out the Oil siding, though it could make an appearance. At the other end Wodonga and the SG loop have
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Questions about the subject area (Wodonga)
There are many questions regarding Wodonga and they are listed here. As answers are found this page will be updated. If you know any of the answers please kindly let us know using the Contact Us link above. Coal Stage What date did the old coal transfer crane cease being used? What date was the old coal transfer crane demolished? What happened to coal, was it railed down to Melbourne on the SG?? (though the coal would I assume be a very small amount as steam traction was 99% gone) What date was the old Coal siding-Bandiana leg BG of
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