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Re: What can happen while videoing trains

 by keeper1616 ¦  Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:22 pm ¦  Forum: Photography & Video ¦  Topic: What can happen while videoing trains ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 6010

We've rehashed the legalities of trespassing (or allegedly trespassing, or having permission to be where would otherwise would be trespassing) over and over again on this board. Lets leave enough alone.

Re: N Scale MBTA layout

 by keeper1616 ¦  Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:07 am ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: N Scale MBTA layout ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 3031

I recently saw some Chicago "L" platforms in N. Not sure who made them, or if they'd even be close to what Boston uses, but they do exist.

Re: Horns...how close can i get??

 by keeper1616 ¦  Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:29 am ¦  Forum: Conrail - 1976 to the Present ¦  Topic: Horns...how close can i get?? ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 5180

Lets leave automobile horns out of the discussion, as the OP never wanted to do that to begin with.

Re: MT-1000

 by keeper1616 ¦  Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:45 am ¦  Forum: Radio and Communications ¦  Topic: MT-1000 ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 8470

HT1000 come in several varieties, some of which can do narrowbanding. The second to last digit in the model number determines the radio Version. If the 11th digit in the model number is a C or a D, then they are capable of being programmed with 12.5 khz channel spacing. Ie, the radio I have is H05KD...

Re: Wiring a New DCC Layout

 by keeper1616 ¦  Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:48 am ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: Wiring a New DCC Layout ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1187

Instead of asking the OP to spend money on books that may or may not answer the question, lets just try to answer it and see where it goes, eh? So, here's my stab at it. In order to run multiple DC trains on the same layout, the layout needs to be broken into blocks. DCC does not require blocks, but...

Re: Old "Hot Times on the High Iron" essays

 by keeper1616 ¦  Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:59 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion: About RAILROAD.NET ¦  Topic: Old "Hot Times on the High Iron" essays ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 6383

There are ones listed from 2002 here:
http://www.railroad.net/articles/column ... x_2002.php

Re: Illegal Use or "Bootlegging" on Railroad Frequencies

 by keeper1616 ¦  Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:39 pm ¦  Forum: Radio and Communications ¦  Topic: Illegal Use or "Bootlegging" on Railroad Frequencies ¦  Replies: 79 ¦  Views: 48986

It may be illegal to have that radio. But in those cases, it would also be illegal to have a scanner. For example, NYS has a law on the books that any device capable of receiving police frequencies is illegal (with an exception for amateur radio operators). I would check your local laws to see what ...

Re: Google Indexing of Images

 by keeper1616 ¦  Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:22 am ¦  Forum: Photography & Video ¦  Topic: Google Indexing of Images ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 4782

I've split this topic off on its own, since it doesn't fit with the original thread. It should be noted the Google doesn't 'steal' anyone's pictures, nor do they copy them or move them. Google simply indexes them for easier navigation and searching. If you do a Google image search, the search still ...

Re: What is Conrail Shared Assets?

 by keeper1616 ¦  Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:01 pm ¦  Forum: Conrail - 1976 to the Present ¦  Topic: What is Conrail Shared Assets? ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 12839

Fascinating history, but lets try to stay on the topic at hand...

Re: Microsoft announces all-new Train Simulator

 by keeper1616 ¦  Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:11 pm ¦  Forum: Gaming & Simulations ¦  Topic: Microsoft announces all-new Train Simulator ¦  Replies: 75 ¦  Views: 55580

15 Employees at this time according to LinkedIn. Not sure how accurate that is, but is dead on for a few other companies that I looked up. So, bottom line is the staffing isn't nearly as big at is was at ACES, but enough that in a little while they may start producing titles. I would be surprised if...

Re: Microsoft announces all-new Train Simulator

 by keeper1616 ¦  Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:39 am ¦  Forum: Gaming & Simulations ¦  Topic: Microsoft announces all-new Train Simulator ¦  Replies: 75 ¦  Views: 55580

Nah.. it's not a two person start up... certainly not... Actually, it is. The two founders, Creative Director Rick Selby and Managing Director Kathie Flood, are no strangers to simulations – both are former Microsoft Aces Studio leaders and industry veterans. Not only will Cascade Game Foundry ad...

Re: Visiting New York from UK help best freight places

 by keeper1616 ¦  Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:22 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Visiting New York from UK help best freight places ¦  Replies: 25 ¦  Views: 2362

Being somewhat familiar to that part of Baltimore, as I just visited it, I would highly suggest a taxi. It probably won't be all that much.

Re: RRs changing to digital (vs. analog) radios

 by keeper1616 ¦  Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:56 am ¦  Forum: Radio and Communications ¦  Topic: RRs changing to digital (vs. analog) radios ¦  Replies: 43 ¦  Views: 29118

The BIGGEST factor for the mandating of digital spectrum is the increased bandwidth capabilities. If more frequencies become available for licensing in the same spectrum range, the FCC gets to make more in licensing fees. Like everythign else, it comes down to the all-mighty dollar. Digital radios ...

Re: Visiting New York from UK help best freight places

 by keeper1616 ¦  Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:22 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Visiting New York from UK help best freight places ¦  Replies: 25 ¦  Views: 2362

When you go to Syracuse, be sure to nab a seat on the river side of the train (left side up, right side back). Its a much better view, and you can usually catch a few freight trains going up and down the river line, which is directly across the Hudson from where your train will be.

Re: I did a boneheaded thing with my n scale locos

 by keeper1616 ¦  Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:29 am ¦  Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦  Topic: I did a boneheaded thing with my n scale locos ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 1452

scharnhorst wrote:send the unit back to the company that made it tell them it was defective and they should replace it for free. Don't tell them what you did to it or they won't replace it.
Now that's not very ethical :-D

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