Category Archives: Signaling / CMRI

Neat Wiring Idea

Posted on March 10, 2013 by carma001

Here’s a neat way to organize your wiring… I use Arlington Drive Rings. They are economical and simple to use. I used the 1/2″ size and got them from Cableorganizer.com. They cost about $15 for 100 pc.s.

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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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Basement Train Whistle / Air Horn

Posted on October 2, 2012 by carma001

    I wanted a train whistle in my basement and here’s how I went about it.   A long time ago I purchased an aluminum Train Whistle. It had a good sound when you blew into it, but that has it’s … Continue reading →

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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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WI Throttle

Posted on May 3, 2012 by carma001

I saw some information on a throttle called a WI Throttle and since you never have to many throttles. I thought this would be a good thing. It is a good thing… this is cool. -First I needed a way for … Continue reading →

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Postition Light Signals

Posted on March 31, 2012 by carma001

Here is my attemp at building these Pennsy Signals….

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