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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Issue 36 of the free eMag "N Scale Modeller" has just been released.
You can peruse/download it at : www.nscale.org.au/nsm
Sunday, 14 July 2019 17:45
Steel Sleeper System Trialled on Goldfields Freight Line
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
Arc Infrastructure has trialled a new style of sleeper on a freight line running from Leonora to Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The line is undergoing $2.3 million of improvements...
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 18:29
Victorian Government launches trial of plastic rail sleepers in Melbourne
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
The Andrews Labor Government has begun an 18-month trial of railway sleepers made from recycled plastic.
Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio and Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne were in attendance as the first of 200 Duratrack plastic sleepers was laid today at Richmond train station in Melbourne.
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 16:32
Everything About Grain Bins (Farmers are Geniuses)
By Paul (PK) Kaluschke
I follow this bloke on Youtube as he makes interesting and informative videos to watch. Since this one is about something most of us have on our layouts (Grain Bins), I reckon it makes it of interest to us.
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.
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Interesting BLOGS!
Blogs of interest to railway modellers
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Strathpine Model Railway Exhibition
Strathpine Model Railway Exhibition
This weekend I’ve clocked up the Kilometres travelling to and from Strathpine for the Strathpine Model Railway Exhibition. The collection[…]
Source: Craig's Shed
Created on: 11 Aug 19 | 18:36
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P / PJ / PH Wagons
P / PJ / PH Wagons
“P” Wagons were listed in the original wagon classification code introduced in 1890 as an 8 wheeled platform wagons. Other[…]
Source: Westgate - South Western Rail
Created on: 29 Jul 19 | 16:28
Westgate - South Western Rail | 29 Jul 19 | 16:28 -
Rosehill exhibition 2019
Rosehill exhibition 2019
I would like to thank the Epping model railway club for transporting the layout to the exhibition and returning it[…]
Source: Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…]
Created on: 29 Jun 19 | 15:49
Burrowa is an HO scale model railway set in the[…] | 29 Jun 19 | 15:49 -
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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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