Recently I learned about a new, low cost, way of controlling movement in model train layouts. The servo motor. Since I have no experience with this little “can do anything” thingy, I went online to do some research. One of the things I quickly learned was that controlling the servo motor does not work with regular DC volt, but PWM, …
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When I started building my layout in what used to be my old bedroom (and kidsroom), I needed to find a location for my 6 individual display cases, made from medicine cabinets. Many years ago, I found a good deal at Kmart where they had 6 medicine cabinets on sale for an irresistible price. Being Dutch I could not pass …
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So… Eventually when my moving boxes are all packed out and the big model train room is cleaned up and ready to be worked on, I will have to start with painting the walls and ceiling sky-blue, and of course I want some clouds in there as well. Problem is, I have no idea yet how to paint this, so …
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My next project will be replicating station Lunteren and surroundings with 3D printed buildings and accessories. This is the town we visit when we are on vacation in the Netherlands with the whole family. We stay in a nearby bungalow park and travel by train, so this will bring great memories to us. To be continued. Valuation station Lunteren.pdf Bla …
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This project is an attempt to restore two old desktop computers needed to run the digital layout. I modified these computers sometime in 2005, I think. They were working fine at the time before I packed them up and placed in storage. Running on MSDOS 5 or 6 and Windows 95 or 98, I will know for sure once I …
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