tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.comments2023-07-16T19:42:38.559+08:00Rosenberg Meet in N-Scalemytrainmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-328810799548232762022-10-22T07:05:00.418+08:002022-10-22T07:05:00.418+08:00Great poost thankyouGreat poost thankyouNorwalk Architectshttps://www.find-architect.com/us/california-architecture-firms/norwalk-architects.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-73271665608520552062022-06-14T21:43:21.082+08:002022-06-14T21:43:21.082+08:00Good blog ppostGood blog ppostKendrick Brownhttps://www.kendrickbrown.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-13637036841239254832011-10-04T06:24:57.691+08:002011-10-04T06:24:57.691+08:00This is sunset. Looking towards San Antonio. East ...This is sunset. Looking towards San Antonio. East is behind the cameraman.mytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-62870002368666421852011-10-04T06:12:35.618+08:002011-10-04T06:12:35.618+08:00Looking which way near Tower 17? I always thought ...Looking which way near Tower 17? I always thought that the sun came up in the east.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-30238741185251851872009-04-22T15:46:00.000+08:002009-04-22T15:46:00.000+08:00Gerhard,
Here is the image URL. I am still figuri...Gerhard,<br /><br />Here is the image URL. I am still figuring out how to insert photos in MR/Trains Forum.<br /><br />http://www.esnips.com/doc/dafdc3ce-2cb3-4139-94a6-7fdfe2fa2ce1/200420091624mytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-70422731503243685322009-04-22T12:06:00.000+08:002009-04-22T12:06:00.000+08:00I found the drawing on your website a little too s...I found the drawing on your website a little too small to see details well, on my small laptop screen. Is there a way you can make it click-able to come up separately in a larger size, or post pieces of your drawing at a larger scale, sort-of like you did with the first drawing? - Gerhard (from the MR/trains forum)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-87499889808771184022009-04-18T12:14:00.000+08:002009-04-18T12:14:00.000+08:00Jimmy,
If you could look at doing your Alvin Wye/...Jimmy,<br /><br />If you could look at doing your Alvin Wye/Algoa split for the UP, it might be more prototypical for the rail in order to get the UP run around on your layout.<br /><br />Although, on Google Earth, it may look like a Wye, it is not, the leg leading south into Galveston is known as the transfer track, and until recently, was basically abandoned. Since the fuel prices went up, now the BNSF trains that come up (predominately the BNSF SEAGAT, or Seadrift~Galveston run) use that transfer track (I hear it on my scanner about three~four times per week) to get to Galveston on a track warrant. <br /><br />If you need more information on the prototype operation of the line, in order to make your layout more accurate, please let me know. I am on Facebook as well, old a fart as I am.<br /><br />RogRognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-15411386107927893072009-04-18T04:13:00.000+08:002009-04-18T04:13:00.000+08:00Rog,
Thanks for your comments. Yes, I like the BNS...Rog,<br />Thanks for your comments. Yes, I like the BNSF Galveston from Rosenberg up to Galveston and I am looking forward to start construction.<br /><br />My Algoa split/wye to Angleton is more for continuous running for UP trains but I take note of your observations of the activities on that subdivision.<br /><br />I have another look at Google Map on the Alvin wye.<br /><br />Yes, I will appreciate any photos of the places so that I can model realistically :) My only source for Alvin/Algoa/Galveston is Google Map. You can email to me at jimmy.gmlow@gmail.com<br /><br />Looking forward to hear more from you. <br /><br />Jimmymytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-68611798418515743742009-04-18T03:05:00.000+08:002009-04-18T03:05:00.000+08:00Jimmy, interesting to see someone in Malaysia inte...Jimmy, interesting to see someone in Malaysia interested in the BNSF GAT subdivision. I live not far from the Alvin/Algoa/Galveston area and do much of my afternoon railfanning on that line.<br /><br />A couple of comments (just from my standpoint being around the line quite frequently). The Algoa Split, where the UP Angleton sub takes off into south Texas, is a hub of activity. More trains actually head down there than do into Galveston proper. BNSF uses that route to get to Seadrift, Corpus Christi and Larado, and it is the main UP line out of Houston to Brownsville and points in between. Also, where you have the POPP sub would more accurately be the location of the Alvin Wye, where the BNSF Mykawa sub comes out of Houston. Both BNSF and UP use this line, especially UP trains heading down to the Angleton Sub.<br /><br />If you need some photos of the area in order to prototype some of the buildings, etc. I probably have them or can go shoot them.Rognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-58372709828084969822009-04-09T12:13:00.000+08:002009-04-09T12:13:00.000+08:00Thanks for visiting my blog and looking forward to...Thanks for visiting my blog and looking forward to your future comments :)<BR/><BR/>Jimmymytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-1822991271813576942009-04-01T12:25:00.000+08:002009-04-01T12:25:00.000+08:00Pete:Thanks for your feedback. I agree with you th...Pete:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your feedback. I agree with you that it is a challenge in research and getting the right models. I am enjoying every step. 5 days as business development manager and 2 days as railroad civil engineer. I really appreciate all the advice and comments from fellow modellers in TrainBoard and MR Forum. Kenneth, Russell, Denny, Stephen and a few others have been very helpful in correcting my plan. Finally, I like the upper deck layout. I can't wait to start construction :)<BR/><BR/>I will check out FastTrack jigs. They look impressive. The Warris brothers did a great job.<BR/><BR/>You read my mind about customised tracks for Asia market :)mytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-11935635813523880952009-04-01T11:30:00.000+08:002009-04-01T11:30:00.000+08:00Jimmy:I'm not the best layout designer, but it loo...Jimmy:<BR/><BR/>I'm not the best layout designer, but it looks like you have a good plan. I know you face challenges in research and getting the correct models and supplies sent to you. Your location give the "Trip to the LHS" new meaning.<BR/><BR/>Look at Fast Tracks for turnout construction. It may save some money to invest in this system. You can always start a side business selling custom turnouts in Asia. You would probably have a monopoly.<BR/><BR/>Pete Steinmetz<BR/>www.shorttrackrr.org<BR/>Modeling Donner Pass in N ScaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-91820126406768402722009-03-20T18:04:00.000+08:002009-03-20T18:04:00.000+08:00Thomas,There are no model train manufacturers in A...Thomas,<BR/><BR/>There are no model train manufacturers in Asia except for Kato Japan and Bachmann China.<BR/><BR/>Asian locos come from UK, Germany or US. Depends which country your dad wants, you can find the steam loco from the country of origin and modify it based on photos.<BR/><BR/>Check our Kato Japan and Bachmann China websites. For other countries, you can scratchbuild or kitbash.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jimmymytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-74698838241612115322009-03-20T17:13:00.000+08:002009-03-20T17:13:00.000+08:00Hi Trainmaster, would you have any information if ...Hi Trainmaster, would you have any information if there are any N-Scale trains from Asia available here in Malaysia. My dad is a collector and I try to get my hands on some Asian Steam Engines in N-scale if this exists at all.RentNow.myhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659978493801617000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-57923258193652513552009-03-10T21:19:00.000+08:002009-03-10T21:19:00.000+08:00Further changes I will make:1. Helix at Algoa inst...Further changes I will make:<BR/>1. Helix at Algoa instead of at Alvin peninsular. At least I have more space including the peninsular lower deck for future Galveston.<BR/>2. Agree to helix at Point A-C (lower wall) with double tracks.<BR/>3. Yes to min #6 turnouts, perhaps even #8 or #10 using Fast Track handlaid turnouts.<BR/>4. Alvin will be move closer to Algoa as they are quite near in reality.<BR/>5. That peninsular will be Smithers Lake/Thompson.mytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-54112510260137699632009-03-10T21:15:00.000+08:002009-03-10T21:15:00.000+08:00Proposed changes from Steve Cox:1. Helix under Alv...Proposed changes from Steve Cox:<BR/>1. Helix under Alvin peninsular. The trains descend from Algoa and make a few turns at Alvin peninsular lower deck to reach staging yard.<BR/>2. Helix at Point A-C (lower wall).<BR/>3. Min #6 turnouts instead of #5.mytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-12771400064671013902009-03-02T04:49:00.000+08:002009-03-02T04:49:00.000+08:00Good choices overall. I emailed you some questions...Good choices overall. I emailed you some questions and comments on the plan.<BR/><BR/>I would avoid the #5's as much as possible and use #6 if you can. #6 will look and operate better than the #5's<BR/><BR/>Think carefully about a 24" aisle, especially if you want to have a couple of operators. Even from a construction standpoint, a few extra inches will be appreciated when things get squeezy!<BR/><BR/>- SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-9783664231288879102009-02-23T15:15:00.000+08:002009-02-23T15:15:00.000+08:00G'day Steve,Yes, I have reserved this room for my ...G'day Steve,<BR/><BR/>Yes, I have reserved this room for my layout. Currently, it is a utility and laundry room.<BR/><BR/>I will send you the track plan via email. I am defining some of the standards but limited by the space I have. 10 x 11ft does not look big at all. I wish I have basement. Perhaps my second house :D<BR/><BR/>Rail code: c55<BR/>Mainline turnout: #7 (mainline), #5 (siding, branch)<BR/>Min radius: 13inches<BR/>Min aisle width: 24 inches<BR/>Max gradient: 2%<BR/><BR/>What else I have left out?<BR/><BR/>Jimmymytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-84013961701003913432009-02-23T03:09:00.000+08:002009-02-23T03:09:00.000+08:00G'day Jimmy,Nice blog! Seems like you have a good ...G'day Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>Nice blog! Seems like you have a good chunk of space to set up in. A couple of items, can you send me a link to your standards - min radius, turnout, aisle width etc. and can you post a higher res picture of your track plan?<BR/>Many thanks. looking forward to seeing how your layout progresses.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>CoxyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-18747919375086334222008-09-10T22:01:00.000+08:002008-09-10T22:01:00.000+08:00Yes, they are. I read Armstrong's book a few times...Yes, they are. I read Armstrong's book a few times and jotting down the key pointers as I go.<BR/><BR/>I am sure the rest of the books will be helpful. Plus, I have many experts to consult :)mytrainmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489564770822815420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4799047405572621591.post-6748828840306667332008-08-28T18:41:00.000+08:002008-08-28T18:41:00.000+08:00Great books! I believe they will be helpful in ref...Great books! I believe they will be helpful in refining your trackplan.Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578972716880561588noreply@blogger.com