rrinker I've recently decided to standardize on Loksound decoders for all my sound units (to me they just work better, plus you cna buy a generic decoder and load whichever sounds you want), so I invested in a Loksound Programmer to be able to change the sounds.
I've recently decided to standardize on Loksound decoders for all my sound units (to me they just work better, plus you cna buy a generic decoder and load whichever sounds you want), so I invested in a Loksound Programmer to be able to change the sounds.
I thought about that with the Digitrax decoder, but I do like the Loksound.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
MisterBeasley Right now, I'm finishing up the carfloat terminal, which I call Mooseport. Just last weekend, I pulled my first string of cars off the float and onto land. I looked back at pictures and found I'd been working on these few square feet for about a year and a half.
Right now, I'm finishing up the carfloat terminal, which I call Mooseport. Just last weekend, I pulled my first string of cars off the float and onto land. I looked back at pictures and found I'd been working on these few square feet for about a year and a half.
I bet it looks amazing. Have any pics?
SpaceMouse Hey Randy! I still have not installed the computer interface you made for my Loconet. Unless I convert an old lappy to Linux, I'm going to have to find a serial to USB dongal to use it. Looks like my new layout is 6 months to a year away so I figure a year after that I'll test it and see if you did a good job.
Hey Randy!
I still have not installed the computer interface you made for my Loconet. Unless I convert an old lappy to Linux, I'm going to have to find a serial to USB dongal to use it. Looks like my new layout is 6 months to a year away so I figure a year after that I'll test it and see if you did a good job.
Mine is still going strong. I've long been past having a computer with a real serial port, so I got a USB to serial cable from Radio Shack that worked fine. I've recently decided to standardize on Loksound decoders for all my sound units (to me they just work better, plus you cna buy a generic decoder and load whichever sounds you want), so I invested in a Loksound Programmer to be able to change the sounds. This also came with a USB to serial adapter, but for whatever reason, despite there being Windows 7 drivers, they will not allow this particular brand of cable to work with Windows 7 - the program detects it and won't start. So I swapped it out with the cheapy Radio Shack one and i works fine - as a bonus the one that ESU supplied works on my railroad computer to drive the Locobuffer so all is good in the end, all devices work as expected.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.
SpaceMouseYou still building layouts you can't see?
When I added Phase 2 of my layout, the plan was to add a small 2-track staging yard for my subways. Once I did that, I decided to add scenery and I turned it into a 2-track subway station, which I called South Ferry. It's near the carfloat terminal, and I've always been fond of that station on the NYC system. (Mine shares nothing but the name with its namesake.) The "scenery cost" of my subway tunnels is pretty low in dollar terms, but they take a while to do with all the catwalks and girder work.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
MB,
You still building layouts you can't see? The next layout I build will have 75% of it in a tunnel. I figure I can keep the scenery costs down.
SpaceMouseI was greener than grass when I first arrived
If you're moving to Arizona, you will still be greener than the grass.
Seriously, we've missed your energy here. I'm glad to see you back.
This is what I get for being away in a hotel with slow internet speed - and I only end up reading the Electronics and DCC section. I missed the return of the Mouse!
I've been back for a few years now myself, was going gung-ho on a new layout, but I've recently had to at least partially revert the room to its original purpose of being a bedroom, so layout progress has gone negative - I've had to remove pieces.Still doing the club modular thing, so I've been working on rolling stock and motive power for that. Not much of anything except posting here recently - I have a bunch of irons in the fire but at the rate I'm going, none of them are getting hot.
Thanks Frank and James.
NP2626 Jeffrey-Wemberly's sign off includes the statement SpaceMouse for president.
Dub-ya beat me by a nose-hair in that one.
Welcome back, 'Mouse!
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
As a former Forum member, from some time in 1997 to the end of 2004, I have to say I also remember your name, in fact I believe I can somewhat remember when you first came to the MR Forum. I came back here at the end of 2011 and noticed that you no longer seemed active, although Jeffrey-Wemberly's sign off includes the statement SpaceMouse for president. My handle was "Daboosailing", back then.
It's obvious that you have many friends here and I think it's great you are back!
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
SpaceMouse,
Although,I never interacted with you, I do remember,the name.. I did a lot of reading and watching of the Forums back then without posting.. About by the time I did, You were gone.. So I'LL SAY WELCOME BACK..
Cheers,
Frank
Texas Zepher Yes it was a good example. You came, you learned, you grew, you developed skills, you taught others.
SpaceMouseTexas Zepher Just the other day, I used you and your modeling experience as an example for another newbie. TZ! I was greener than grass when I first arrived. I hope it was one of the good stories. I came across some of my early designs--wow. LOL
Texas Zepher Just the other day, I used you and your modeling experience as an example for another newbie.
I was greener than grass when I first arrived. I hope it was one of the good stories. I came across some of my early designs--wow. LOL
There's a lot of things I'll miss around here. Snow is not one of them.
tgindy I think this means you'll be further away than the current 40-minute drive from the CR&T.
I think this means you'll be further away than the current 40-minute drive from the CR&T.
Texas Zepher Just the other day, I used you and your modeling experience as an example for another newbie the other day.
Just the other day, I used you and your modeling experience as an example for another newbie the other day.
TZ!
SpaceMouseMoving to the Cottonwood area outside of Sedona.
I think this means you'll be further away than the current 40-minute drive from the CR&T. Best wishes for your "Old West" model railroading adventures.
Conemaugh Road & Traction circa 1956
SpaceMouseHowdy all. It's been a while. Don't know if I'll stick around but it's good seeing my friends' posts.
A contest? Hmmm. I'd have to put up another website to hold the entries etc. I'll think about it, Chris.
Great to see you back Chip
Plan on putting on another design contest while you are in between layouts?
Chris
Check out my railroad at: Buffalo and Southwestern
Photos at:Flicker account
YouTube:StellarMRR YouTube account
Alexander,
I like being welcomed by new friends.
Karl,
I'm sure a session with that layout would be a blast.
Soo Man,
I'm leaning toward the California Western, Western Pacific, and Southern Pacific. Two decks with the top being a large scale lumber operation ala Union Lumber and the lower level a large yard. But I'm in the dreaming phase. I don't even have a suggestion of an idea of clue what kind of space I'll have,
Good day Chip!
Haven't seen you since across the street many moons ago. Glad to see ya! Don't worry about Ken and his "yard work", we've now got a regular group of guys to "help" him with his yard work.!
Karl
NCE über alles!
Welcome back Chip, good to hear all is well. You know what they say about a happy wife / happy life. Its true.
The forums are still the same but more civil. The trolls have been for the most part banished. I heard new members need a certain amount of posts to be checked prior to the post showing up. Its still the most active one around and that's a good thing.
So, whats planned for the new roster?
Jim
Howdy Chip, don't think I recognize you, but welcome back anyway mate.
-Alexander
Modelling HO Scale with a focus on the West and Midwest USA
csxns SpaceMouseyard work. Yes that kind of Yard Work i like,not the kind that my wife wants me to do
SpaceMouseyard work.
I hear that. Her's my current project.
BRAKIE SpaceMouse Larry, Would that title be Deputy Brakeman, or is this an executive assistant job? Executive job..VP of Bull Shipping.
SpaceMouse Larry, Would that title be Deputy Brakeman, or is this an executive assistant job?
Larry,
Would that title be Deputy Brakeman, or is this an executive assistant job?
Now THAT is playing to my strengths.
Russell
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Thanks Russel.
Ken, I want a nice big yard like that. I admit it. I have yard envy. One thing I learned in op sessions is that I like yard work.
Have GP-38Will Travel
Chip,great to see you here again.