Tag Archives: CMRI

Control Panels

Posted on February 28, 2013 by carma001

Making more control panels, this one is on the hidden staging level. It routes the trains either up to main level via a grade or routes the train into the west staging yard. Panels are constructed on 1/8″ Masonite. I … Continue reading →

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Building DCCODs

Posted on January 11, 2013 by carma001

Got down to the basement to build some of Bruce Chubb’s DCCOD occupancy detectors. I have 21 to build, building these circuits yourself helps keep the costs down and it’s fun.

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Hidden Staging – expanding beyond…..

Posted on May 7, 2012 by carma001

Staging is an area of model railroading that has changed over the years. At first the concept did not exist, railroads could only handle as many cars as you could see or hold on the visible portion of the layout. … Continue reading →

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