With the lights working I turned my attention to the consist - thank you to @tachyoneddy.bsky.social for pointing me in the right direction. With CVs 21 and 22 set correctly its now working as it should. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad #railwaymodelling
After last night's frustration with the SD40-2 consist I sat down today and took my time. The issue with the lights on 8256 was easy - it had bulbs despite being DCC ready. LEDs swapped from the RI donor loco. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad #railwaymodelling
The pair run well together, but there are no lights or horn. 8909's lights work fine out of consist, but nothing when consisted. Part of the issue is that I have no idea what I'm doing. Control is a Gaugemaster Prodigy Express. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad
After congratulating myself on the SD40-2 decoder fit, I discovered tonight that it has no lights, and damaged it trying to fix it. The speed matching is good with 8909, bur there are issues. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad #railwaymodelling
I love the Rock Island loco but I'd doesn't match with anything else I have. I'll probably fit it with a decoder again in the future. Now to pair the CSX locomotives. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad
So this evening I've taken the Tsunami Econami board out of my Rock Island SD40 and fitted it in the CSX locomotive. The other one has the Econami board as well so hopefully they'll consist quite easily. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad
HO scale Athearn Ready to Roll SD40-2 in CSX livery
A bit of a side project this evening. I picked up an Athearn Ready to Roll SD40-2 super cheap on Ebay to consist with the one I already have. It's DCC fitted but no sound, and I really want to get them working together. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad
Now running perfectly again. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading
Proto2000 axle with split gears
Replacement Walthers wheelsets
Replacement wheelsets fitted into the trucks.
I decided to give the loco a run on the rolling road before painting. It quickly started to run rough, and that turned out to be split gears. Replacements ordered from the American Railroad Centre in Bodmin. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading
The current layout is bases on the Domtar Paper Mill at Port Huron, different elements used to create the scene. There's still a lot to do on this one, but now it's up I should be able to get on with it. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #scratchbuild #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading
I've finally managed to get my current (temporary) layout semi-permanently set up above my workbench, so at last I can run trains and see how much work I have to do, not least repairing damage from storage. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #scratchbuild #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading
The final stages of the cab and short hood build. I've salvaged grab irons, lift rings (replacing ones I broke), filler cap and horn from the donor GP9 short hood, and am now pretty much ready to paint. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading
I've added the side steps and class lights to the short hood of my GP9. The class lights are looking a bit chunky so I might remove them and try and source some parts. I may prime it first and see how it looks. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroading
The short hood is built and fitted to my GP9. It was a real challenge getting the angles sorted and it's not 100%, but I'm reasonably happy. I've also fitted a speaker mount in the cab - not sure whether I'll keep it. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk
Over to my brother's layout this evening. It's a bit of a longer run than mine. We mostly ran oo gauge, including my class 90 and West Coast Mk3 stock, but I also managed to set up and run my stack train for the first time. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad
Yesterday and today I've cracked on with the short hood scratchbuild on my GP9. I'm off to run some trains on my brother's layout this evening, but hopefully I can get the hood finished tomorrow. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk
After an incredibly stressful few days at work the value of a hobby is immeasurable. So good to just run a few trains and get away from everything (except the return of my stalling point). #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #187scale #bsmrguk #modelrailroad
GP9 progress - the fans are fitted to the long hood, and that and the cab have been attached to the frames. I had hoped to paint it as component parts, but it needs to be assembled for me to scratchbuild the short hood. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk
I'm currently working on the conversion of a Proto2000 GP9 to M&E 22, designated TE-47-4E which had a Sulzer prime mover.Im hoping that I can squeeze in DCC, but I don't think there'll be room for sound. Cab is a Cannon & Co kit. #hoscale #modelrailway #modeltrains #kitbash #187scale #bsmrguk
I've been working on a few boxcars, which includes this lightly weathered Canadian Pacific car which is now one of my favourites. No graffiti and subtle weathering works well. Roof and trucks still to be done. #modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti
Slow progress on anything productive on the layout, but I have painted another King157 boxcar. I started on the wrong car so had to adapt it to fit the lower height, but I'm reasonably happy with the result. #modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti
My NFRM haul - Athearn AC4400 - I've been after a Building America locomotive for a while, and this was at a great price. Not ideal for the switching layout but will look nice on a shelf; Atlas Ginderson 7550 boxcar - can't have too many boxcars, or graffiti projects; Oxford Rail Mk 3 - to run with my Bachmann 90 or Accurascale 89. Damaged coupler, so cheap. I have a project idea for these; Containers - I have a slack train but lack loads. The Scaletrains ones look a bit short in height, I'm not sure if there are two sizes IRL, I thought they were all standard; Oxford Rail Landrover - can't have enough Landrovers; Rubber brushes - to help with masking, hopefully. That was exciting wasn't it.
My little haul od goodies from #nationalfestivalofrailwaymodelling yesterday. I think I got a couple of bargains, and definitely some bits I wanted. And kept within budget.
#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #176scale #oogauge
#nationalfestivalofrailwaymodelling
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#nationalfestivalofrailwaymodelling
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Of all yhe layouts large amd small at the #nationalfestivalofrailwaymodelling one of my favourite was also the simplest - a single track HO(M) layout named Kreuzweg.
#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #176scale #oogauge
Venture Park, OO gauge fictional Midland Main Line depot at Kettering.
Hasselt Harbour Bridge, O gauge
Whittlesmarch, OO gauge cement works.
Dunsfold Road, OO gauge South London
Great day out at the #nationalfestivalofrailwaymodelling at the NEC. Great layouts and excellent trade support. I was glad I got in early as by luch time it was extremely busy.
#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #176scale #oogauge
For anyone interested in my mural boxcar, there's a short video of it on the workbench here. There are other graffiti and modelling videos on my channel too.
youtu.be/Po5-4n276SM?...
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If anyone on here was following the images of the construction of my scratchbuilt ballast hopper, the video I've put together of the process is here:
youtu.be/m3tUlun8HAE?...
#hoscale #scratchbuilt #modeltrains #modelrailway #modelrailroad #scalemodelling #scalemodel #modelrailways #187scale
