Advanced ticketing technology to cater for driverless trains has been installed on Sydney’s metro train system which opens on 26 May.
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Thursday, 13 June 2019 11:30
Introduction to Layout Command Control: Basic Concepts and Practical Examples of LCC for Model Railroads
By David Lowe
A practical guide to implementing Layout Command Control (LCC) with available devices. This book is aimed at beginners in LCC, covering basic terminology for Events, Nodes, Producers, Consumers and Configuration. Some basic electronics for interfacing is included. The book uses real examples to describe the steps in implementing LCC. Some aids in the form of planning worksheets and methods are described with examples. Basic layout functions for input and output are shown. Basic signaling logic is also shown with recommended method for implementing.
Avialble from Amazon (AU site), Introduction To LCC....
Thursday, 06 June 2019 17:29
Over 63km of Track Removed in 1st phase of Inland Rail Project
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
The Australasian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has now removed over 63 kilometres of existing rail line from the Inland Rail construction in Parkes, New South Wales.
The project, a partnership between...
Monday, 13 May 2019 17:01
Sydney Train Drivers and Guards to get 'sub-second' Alerts
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
Sydney train drivers and guards to get 'sub-second' IoT alerts courtesy of 'edge' processing on the train itself.
Club member Gary spotting this really interesting article in the latest issue of MRH. It's about the wheels and track on our model trains. Definitely worth a read.
On another note, don't forget that the MRH monthly magazine is free and is always worth a read. It can always be grabbed at this web address: https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/
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Issue 35 of the free eMag "N Scale Modeller" has just been released.
You can peruse/download it at : www.nscale.org.au/nsm
v2.23.83 of the EngineDriver Android App has been released to production. There are a number of significant changes to the UI, most nociably the initial setup wizard, along with changes to the back end that were necessary because of new Google policies, plus a number of bug fixes.
Tuesday, 16 April 2019 07:45
How Downer is tapping IoT to keep Sydney's trains on track
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
Every ten minutes, tens of thousands of signals are collected from IoT sensors onboard each of Sydney’s Waratah trains unbeknownst to passengers.
Military hardware being moved through the top end as Exercise Talisman Saber ramps up. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/ciFCdSgut64.
Thursday, 17 January 2019 07:57
Sydney's driverless Metro completes first full run.
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
Sydney’s driverless metro train has completed its first full test run along the Metro Northwest corridor, arriving at Chatswood station early on Monday afternoon. So that means that services on track to begin in the econd quarter of this year.
Look, there are many makers of weathering powders and similar type products. Tamiya, Humbrol, Peco, Monroe Models, Aim Weathering Products, Bragdon Enterprises are just a few of the many makers of the modelling versions of these powders.
Then there are others... So come grab your weather brushes and Click here to check out one of the others
Looks like the remote control for the Tasmanian driverless train, that pranged at the end of September down on the apple isle, was busted.
So they are now going to stop doing it for a while - remote control that is.
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Interesting BLOGS!
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Punching Out Some WHE Wagons
Punching Out Some WHE Wagons
This week we visited Dr Peter’s place on Tuesday night for our fortnightly Tuesday Nighter's get together. I think there[…]
Source: Craig's Shed
Created on: 23 Jun 19 | 17:38
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June 2019 update
June 2019 update
Easter saw me spending some quality time on the hobby desk for myself this time! I had a number of[…]
Source: Greg's Railway Modelling Musings
Created on: 6 Jun 19 | 09:38
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Water Wagons
Water Wagons
When we look at photos/videos and observe water wagons on trains, we think their role is to supply water for[…]
Source: Westgate - South Western Rail
Created on: 23 May 19 | 13:55
Westgate - South Western Rail | 23 May 19 | 13:55 -
ROSEHILL EXHIBITION – June long weekend 2019
ROSEHILL EXHIBITION – June long weekend 2019
There hasn’t been an update for a long time due to a house move and redesigning part of the layout,[…]
Source: Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…]
Created on: 3 Apr 19 | 16:34
Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…] | 3 Apr 19 | 16:34 -
Looking ahead 2019 - Exhibitions
Looking ahead 2019 - Exhibitions
Every new year I make a mental list of all the things I want to achieve in the coming year.[…]
Source: Armchair Modeller Down Under
Created on: 7 Jan 19 | 20:00
Armchair Modeller Down Under | 7 Jan 19 | 20:00 -
Baby Powder
Baby Powder
Look, there are many makers of weathering powders and similar type products.Tamiya, Humbrol, Peco, Monroe Models, Aim Weathering Products, Bragdon[…]
Source: N'Tranced Dream
Created on: 2 Dec 18 | 13:13
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Completing the roofing and smoke hood
Completing the roofing and smoke hood
I've been beavering away on a few smaller parts for the loco shed. The smoke hood and associated smoke stacks[…]
Source: Splitters Swamp Creek
Created on: 2 Aug 18 | 11:23
Splitters Swamp Creek | 2 Aug 18 | 11:23