Just checking to see if anyone does N Scale model railroading.���� Grease� Dark Matter BBS�QWK: DoveNet��---� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS. Kurten, TX. Howdy!�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: Grease to All on Wed Mar 25 2020 11:26 am�� Gr> Just checking to see if anyone does N Scale model railroading.��I haven't done anything with model railroads since I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, but I had some HO engines & cars and enjoyed setting them up and letting them run sometimes. I never got into setting up detailed train sets, but I always thought it was interesting to see other peoples' train sets.��Nightfox��---� � Synchronet � Digital Distortion: digitaldistortionbbs.com�

Just checking to see if anyone does N Scale model railroading.��HO here, but it has been a while since I have had time and money to work on�it. Maybe if I spent less time in front of the BBS and the TV... :)��� * SLMR 2.1a * Not even with BOTH hands AND a flashlight!��---� * Synchronet * CAPCITY2 * capcity2.synchro.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/Rlogin/HTTP�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: Nightfox to Grease on Thu Mar 26 2020 06:06 pm�� > I haven't done anything with model railroads since I was maybe 10 or 11� > years old, but I had some HO engines & cars and enjoyed setting them up and� > letting them run sometimes. I never got into setting up detailed train� > sets, but I always thought it was interesting to see other peoples' train� > sets.��I just got back into it in the last couple of months. I found my set from high school. Started building a layout recently, and a lot of stuff has changed in 30 years. Automation, really. So I've got a few arduinos and power shells. Just wanting to see what I can do.�� Grease� Dark Matter BBS�QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SciNet��---� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS. darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: Mike Powell to GREASE on Thu Mar 26 2020 07:06 pm�� > HO here, but it has been a while since I have had time and money to work on� > it. Maybe if I spent less time in front of the BBS and the TV... :)��It does take a lot of time. Kinda like the BBS. "When I get done, it'll run by itself." It is never finished. I always want to change something.�� Grease� Dark Matter BBS�QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SciNet��---� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS. darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: Grease to Nightfox on Fri Mar 27 2020 04:34 am�� > Re: N scale anyone?� > By: Nightfox to Grease on Thu Mar 26 2020 06:06 pm� > � > > I haven't done anything with model railroads since I was maybe 10 or 11� > > years old, but I had some HO engines & cars and enjoyed setting them up a� > > letting them run sometimes. I never got into setting up detailed train� > > sets, but I always thought it was interesting to see other peoples' train� > > sets.� > � > I just got back into it in the last couple of months. I found my set from hi� > at I can do.� > � > Grease� > Dark Matter BBS� > QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SciNet� > ��Arduino has revolutionized several hobbies. A former co-worker was big Lego c�ollector, and had several Lego train sets, plus custom 3D printed track�sections. If you never dealt with Lego trains, they are controlled via�infrared remote control. I've read where the remote is replaced by an Ardiuin�o is a central tower, and sends IR signals to the train. You could place�motion sensors to trigger the train's behavior, such as stop at a station�after 3 laps, change tracks, or other ways to automate lights and�accessories.��---� � Synchronet � The Cave BBS - Since 1992 - cavebbs.homeip.net�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: Grease to All on Wed Mar 25 2020 11:26 am�� Gr> Just checking to see if anyone does N Scale model railroading.�� I have (had?) an HO scale setup that's been packed away for a decade or so now, because I simply didn't have room for it. I've been seriously considering downsizing to N-scale but the monitary investment is .. considerable. ��I had a small n-scale layout (ha!) when I was a kid, and I loved it. ��DaiTengu��... I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.��---� � Synchronet � War Ensemble BBS - The sport is war, total war - warensemble.com�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: Moondog to Grease on Fri Mar 27 2020 02:47 pm�� Mo> Arduino has revolutionized several hobbies. A former co-worker was big� Mo> Lego c ollector, and had several Lego train sets, plus custom 3D printed� Mo> via infrared remote control. I've read where the remote is replaced by an� Mo> Ardiuin o is a central tower, and sends IR signals to the train. You could� Mo> place motion sensors to trigger the train's behavior, such as stop at a� Mo> station after 3 laps, change tracks, or other ways to automate lights and� Mo> accessories.��Cool. Like a tv remote. I saw where you can do bluetooth and your phone also.�� Grease� Dark Matter BBS�QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet��---� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS. darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Re: N scale anyone?� By: DaiTengu to Grease on Sat Mar 28 2020 08:30 am�� Da> I had a small n-scale layout (ha!) when I was a kid, and I loved it. ��Cool. All the neat things you can spend an evening doing instead of watching the box is cool with me.�� Grease� Dark Matter BBS�QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet��---� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS. darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Just checking to see if anyone does N Scale model railroading.�� Not here. I had train sets growing up, but after repeatedly burning�out several transformers (they were off, but still plugged in), my�parents one day said "No more train sets for you". :P�� Now, I play Auran Trainz 2019 on the Lenovo Windows 10 64-bit laptop�computer.��Daryl��---� � OLX 1.53 � Grace Period: The time it takes to ask the meal blessing.� � Synchronet � The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net�

Mike,��MP>HO here, but it has been a while since I have had time and money to work on�MP>it. Maybe if I spent less time in front of the BBS and the TV... :)�� I resemble that remark!! <G>��---� � OLX 1.53 � H.A.M. Radio Operator: H)ave A)nother M)eal.� � Synchronet � The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net�

Re: N scale anyone? �� DS> Not here. I had train sets growing up, but after repeatedly burning� DS> out several transformers (they were off, but still plugged in), my� DS> parents one day said "No more train sets for you". :P��There were some Model Powers back in the day that were suspect. They're�better now. Of course you could spend loads of dollars and go the DCC route. �I'm just doing it to build stuff, and mess with arduinos.��� DS> Now, I play Auran Trainz 2019 on the Lenovo Windows 10 64-bit� DS> laptop computer.��I've seen a couple of computer sims. Might try them out.� Grease� Dark Matter BBS��QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet�FTN: Fidonet (1:106/101), TQWNet (1337:3/120) �... He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly�--- MultiMail/Win v0.52� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS.
darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Re: Re: N scale anyone?� By: Grease to Daryl Stout on Fri Apr 17 2020 11:27 am�� > Re: N scale anyone?� > � > DS> Not here. I had train sets growing up, but after repeatedly burning� > DS> out several transformers (they were off, but still plugged in), my� > DS> parents one day said "No more train sets for you". :P� > � > There were some Model Powers back in the day that were suspect. They're� > better now. Of course you could spend loads of dollars and go the DCC route.� > I'm just doing it to build stuff, and mess with arduinos.� > � > � > DS> Now, I play Auran Trainz 2019 on the Lenovo Windows 10 64-bit� > DS> laptop computer.� > � > I've seen a couple of computer sims. Might try them out.� > Grease� > Dark Matter BBS� > � > QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet� > FTN: Fidonet (1:106/101), TQWNet (1337:3/120) � > ... He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly��It's been close to 20 years ago I recall there was a Halflife Trains mod. �The Halflife mod community produced some real nice prefab objects, and I�recall the trains and train mod stuff looked good.��---� � Synchronet � The Cave BBS - Since 1992 - cavebbs.homeip.net�

There were some Model Powers back in the day that were suspect. They're�> better now. Of course you could spend loads of dollars and go the DCC route.�> I'm just doing it to build stuff, and mess with arduinos.��For HO, Model Power locos and box cars are/were more affordable but also�were often thought of as not being prototypical and of not having quality�drives. At the time I am thinking of, Proto 2000 was still owned by�LifeLike, were affordable and, unlike MP, were more prototypical and had�better drives.��The last time I looked at Proto-2000 (or even 1000) prices, now that they�are owned by another company, they are not so affordable.��I figure if I ever get back into it and need to keep cost down, I can pass�off some of the less-prototypical stuff off as "railroad specific"�modifications or rebuilds. :D��� * SLMR 2.1a * Forget 0 to 60. It's 95 to 55 that counts!��---� * Synchronet * CAPCITY2 * capcity2.synchro.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/Rlogin/HTTP�

Re: Re: N scale anyone? � By: Moondog to Grease on 04-18-20 01:03�� Mo> It's been close to 20 years ago I recall there was a Halflife Trains� Mo> mod. The Halflife mod community produced some real nice prefab� Mo> objects, and I recall the trains and train mod stuff looked good.��PC, XBox, or PS3? That would be interesting.� Grease� Dark Matter BBS��QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet�FTN: Fidonet (1:106/101), TQWNet (1337:3/120) �... Direct from the Ministry of Silly Walks�--- MultiMail/Win v0.52� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS.
darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Re: Re: N scale anyone? � By: Mike Powell to GREASE on 04-18-20 10:49�� MP> I figure if I ever get back into it and need to keep cost down, I can� MP> pass off some of the less-prototypical stuff off as "railroad� MP> specific" modifications or rebuilds. :D��I have some old MP locos and cars that I am switching the rapido couplers�out for the knuckle couplers. After doing about 5 of them, I think I'm �going to buy trucks for the rest.� Grease� Dark Matter BBS��QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet�FTN: Fidonet (1:106/101), TQWNet (1337:3/120) �... DalekDOS v(overflow): (I)Obey (V)ision impaired (E)xterminate�--- MultiMail/Win v0.52� � Synchronet � Dark Matter BBS.
darkmatt.synchro.net. Kurten, TX. Howdy from Texas!�

Now, I play Auran Trainz 2019 on the Lenovo Windows 10 64-bit�G> DS> laptop computer.��G>I've seen a couple of computer sims. Might try them out.�� I just use the Quick Drive or Explore The Route option...that's likely�the only train rides I'll ever do anymore.��Daryl��---� � OLX 1.53 � I can't be overdrawn at the bank!! I still have checks!!� � Synchronet � The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net�

Re: Re: N scale anyone?� By: Grease to Moondog on Sat Apr 18 2020 04:14 pm�� > Re: Re: N scale anyone?� > By: Moondog to Grease on 04-18-20 01:03� > � > Mo> It's been close to 20 years ago I recall there was a Halflife Trains� > Mo> mod. The Halflife mod community produced some real nice prefab� > Mo> objects, and I recall the trains and train mod stuff looked good.� > � > PC, XBox, or PS3? That would be interesting.� > Grease� > Dark Matter BBS� > � > QWK: DoveNet, fsxNet, SFNet, SciNet� > FTN: Fidonet (1:106/101), TQWNet (1337:3/120) � > ... Direct from the Ministry of Silly Walks��For PC. Not sure if Steam ever hosted the mods. I recall seeing them active �around the same time Couterstrike was still in beta. In the editor, there�was a module that was loaded with games /sim specific definitions, and then�you'd use the map editor to create your layout and create the hidden overlays�that describe what is considered the track route.��I used to build maps for Counterstrike, and the track, vehicle, and door and�devce controls from Half Life were all kept in the mod. I liked the idea of�making parts of maps unaccessable by adding controls that would lock door or�flood areas that would porevent the use of anything but a pistol.��---� � Synchronet � The Cave BBS - Since 1992 - cavebbs.homeip.net�