Da'Bobs N Scale ManCave is centered around my love of Model Railroading and some of my other hobbies. The Man Cave is currently expanding into a whole house layout. The N-Scale train mainline is on a shelf that is 7-1/2 inches from the ceiling to the track. A 15 layer helix connects the mainline down to the staging yard and 18 stall roundhouse.
This channel explores my modeling process as I expand the layout into the other rooms in the house. I will make mistakes and I will show you those as well as the successes.
I occasionally do product reviews of N Scale train products and other items worthy of a review. I visit prototype museums and model train shows to show you what I found there in case you couldn't go. I also show you how I made something like bench work, electrical, scratch building, etc.
The little placard that fell off was barcode that railroads used. A scanner would read in it as the train went by to keep track of cars and locomotives. Now they have a RFID on cars that do the same thing and GPS.
Im still not happy the Scale Trains cancelled their CSX GE44 Law Enforcement. They lost some of the molds. So now it will be a few more years for their rivet counter version
Upon further research, I found that this loco is now a C44ACM after modified from an AC6000CW. Original number was UP 7549 which became UP 6947 (1st) in error, later corrected to 6937.
My favorite thing about Micro Trains is that they actually treat their employees like human beings. Not every manufacturer can claim that. Also, you're right on about the pears. The Rogue Valley has hundreds of acres of pear orchards ( mostly Harry and David) and has for over 90 years.
Had a great time talking to fellow modelers and running trains. This was their first RPM meet, the next one will have more room with maybe a layout or two as well, Free-moN.
I've had success avoiding splintering the panels by spraying Windex on the back side and letting it soak in for a few minutes before bending the panel. After it's attached and dries in place, it retains the new shape if you have to remove it for any reason. Not sure which chemical it is in Windex, but generic brands don't work nearly as well.
#6937 was built as an AC6000CW, but has been rebuilt as an AC4400CWM which I think would explain the difference in cab end doors and number board position!
I’ve owned a paragon 3 ac6000cw for about 2 years now, looking at this new run I have to say the only change is the horn, and interesting choice for them to continue the ditch lights being on immediately upon starting the locomotive
The more I look at the real loco and at the web directory of UP locomotives, this one doesn't even look like an old AC6000CW at all on the front. The rest of it looks like one, I am so confused now. 6937 was renumbered from the 7000 series from what I have found. What is this loco that I found?
They finally arrived and I am happy they showed up. These look great and roll very nice and easy. One ScaleTrains SD40-2 pulled all 9 up a 2% grade on the helix without a problem.
