Small wireless spy cameras are widely available, and there are even a few available specifically for HO-scale trains.
This got me to thinking about letting my cousin in Germany run a train on my train layout, using Skype. Why not? Connecting the camera receiver to my laptop is easy and Skype allows you to select [...]
Jeroen used Shapeways.com to print a three dimensional model of a train station. He has photos and a description of the pieces he received and how he is putting it together.
I am totally jazzed by the possibilities of creating 3D models and having them printed like this.
Geeks3d is “All 3D Tech News, All The Time”, and they just covered the Shapeways announcement.
Shapeways looks really interesting. According to Technology Review you upload a 3-D design to the website, and 10 days and $50-$100 later, you receive a polymer version of your design.
I can see this as really handy for creating masters for items that I want to replicate in urethane or plaster, such as bridge parts [...]
Mantua locomotives are among my favorites. These locos were first produced in the 1940’s and 50’s and are tough and reliable. Here are a couple resources for locos and parts.
Loco kits – http://www.jaystrains.com/HO-HOn3/Locomotives/hosteam.htm
Parts and remotoring – http://yardbirdtrains.com/index.htm
Remotoring – http://www.ablehobby.com/Alliance%20repower%20Parts.htm