Human[c]ity Junction Model Railroad
@humancity.bsky.social
Welcome to my feed for my Model railroading YT channel where I stream every Wednesday at 9pm ET.
From Z scale to G scale, we explore the art of model railroading in small spaces.
My current project, Riverside Transfer, ian N scale layout
From Z scale to G scale, we explore the art of model railroading in small spaces.
My current project, Riverside Transfer, ian N scale layout
I was not sure how to best handle holds. Through a bit of trial and error I decided that the best solution for my layout would be to print HOLD cards. I printed them so that when they are installed in a car card in front of a waybill, you can still see the ZTS information.
February 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I was not sure how to best handle holds. Through a bit of trial and error I decided that the best solution for my layout would be to print HOLD cards. I printed them so that when they are installed in a car card in front of a waybill, you can still see the ZTS information.
I have just reduced 9 drawers of boxcars into 4 proper storage boxes.
That is a significant reduction of space.
What should I do with all the additional space? More Trains??
That is a significant reduction of space.
What should I do with all the additional space? More Trains??
January 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I have just reduced 9 drawers of boxcars into 4 proper storage boxes.
That is a significant reduction of space.
What should I do with all the additional space? More Trains??
That is a significant reduction of space.
What should I do with all the additional space? More Trains??
This is my “workbench” right now.
January 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is my “workbench” right now.
While this might come as a surprise to many people, sometime I step out from behind my computer and do something else.
I liked the idea of a ballast bin, but hated my execution, so I am building another embankment for my urban bridge with urban retaining wall pieces.
I liked the idea of a ballast bin, but hated my execution, so I am building another embankment for my urban bridge with urban retaining wall pieces.
January 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
While this might come as a surprise to many people, sometime I step out from behind my computer and do something else.
I liked the idea of a ballast bin, but hated my execution, so I am building another embankment for my urban bridge with urban retaining wall pieces.
I liked the idea of a ballast bin, but hated my execution, so I am building another embankment for my urban bridge with urban retaining wall pieces.
After taking all the photos, waiting them, adding them into my Car Card spreadsheet, making them look like what I want…
I now have to cut out 220 Car Cards, fold and tape them.
I figured out some shortcuts for all the previous steps, but this next one is going to be a lot of cutting.
I now have to cut out 220 Car Cards, fold and tape them.
I figured out some shortcuts for all the previous steps, but this next one is going to be a lot of cutting.
January 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
After taking all the photos, waiting them, adding them into my Car Card spreadsheet, making them look like what I want…
I now have to cut out 220 Car Cards, fold and tape them.
I figured out some shortcuts for all the previous steps, but this next one is going to be a lot of cutting.
I now have to cut out 220 Car Cards, fold and tape them.
I figured out some shortcuts for all the previous steps, but this next one is going to be a lot of cutting.
I have tried two different brands of water based spray paint, Liquitex and MTN.
I original started with the MTN as it was $1 cheaper per can. But in my experience it goes on really thick.
The Liquitex provides a thinner finish and has more colors available.
I original started with the MTN as it was $1 cheaper per can. But in my experience it goes on really thick.
The Liquitex provides a thinner finish and has more colors available.
January 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I have tried two different brands of water based spray paint, Liquitex and MTN.
I original started with the MTN as it was $1 cheaper per can. But in my experience it goes on really thick.
The Liquitex provides a thinner finish and has more colors available.
I original started with the MTN as it was $1 cheaper per can. But in my experience it goes on really thick.
The Liquitex provides a thinner finish and has more colors available.
I just received a new book. And while I do not have any intentions to rebuild my yard, I am interested in learning more about how to operate a model railroad yard.
January 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I just received a new book. And while I do not have any intentions to rebuild my yard, I am interested in learning more about how to operate a model railroad yard.
Setting up for an operations session on the Riverside Transfer Shortline. Focusing on the important things first.
December 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Setting up for an operations session on the Riverside Transfer Shortline. Focusing on the important things first.
Here we go, installing metal wheels.
I was hoping to do this once, AFTER installing resistors. But since I added weight to the cars the increased resistance of the plastic wheels is causing issues.
I was hoping to do this once, AFTER installing resistors. But since I added weight to the cars the increased resistance of the plastic wheels is causing issues.
December 16, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Here we go, installing metal wheels.
I was hoping to do this once, AFTER installing resistors. But since I added weight to the cars the increased resistance of the plastic wheels is causing issues.
I was hoping to do this once, AFTER installing resistors. But since I added weight to the cars the increased resistance of the plastic wheels is causing issues.
It’s a gap. (Model Railroad Block Detection)
December 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM
It’s a gap. (Model Railroad Block Detection)
Weighing down the RR for improved operations.
December 2, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Weighing down the RR for improved operations.
An image from an operations session on my layout.
November 29, 2024 at 4:25 AM
An image from an operations session on my layout.
Getting my dispatcher panels ready for Model Railroad Operations
November 29, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Getting my dispatcher panels ready for Model Railroad Operations
Getting the locomotives ready
November 29, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Getting the locomotives ready
The HCJX on the D&S
November 29, 2024 at 4:20 AM
The HCJX on the D&S
HCJX made it down to Florida!
November 29, 2024 at 4:20 AM
HCJX made it down to Florida!