Prototype Operations
Replicating prototypical operations is high on my list of things that I enjoy about the hobby. I strive to operate realistically and make...
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tklimoski
- Mar 31, 2019
- 3 min
Universal Alloy Corporation
In the May 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine I describe how I built the Universal Alloy Corporation facility on my layout. The...
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tklimoski
- Mar 22, 2019
- 3 min
Jared Harper's Alma Branch
Jared Harper wanted to model a small piece of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway to keep the costs of construction and equipment...
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tklimoski
- Feb 20, 2019
- 3 min
GNRR Locomotives 7562 and 9706
Locomotives Conrail 7563 (to be renumbered GNRR 7562) and undecorated 9706 prior to going to the paint shop. My latest project involved...
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tklimoski
- Feb 9, 2019
- 3 min
Bedroom Sized Layouts
Not everyone has the space or the desire to build a basement or large room filling layout. Large layouts come with their own set of...
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tklimoski
- Jan 25, 2019
- 2 min
Negative Space
What do you notice in the photo above? Hopefully you answered the locomotive and not the background. While the background trees and...
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tklimoski
- Jan 1, 2019
- 2 min
Operating session with my son
Ryan operates GNRR GP10 locomotive #7562 with the ProtoThrottle for the Marble Hill Turn job. Happy New Year to all my friends and...
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tklimoski
- Dec 20, 2018
- 3 min
Cajon Pass
In the mountains northeast of Los Angeles, California is one of the premier train spotting locations, Cajon Pass (Pronounced “ka-HONE) on...
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tklimoski
- Dec 9, 2018
- 2 min
The Pasadena Model Railroad Club
Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Pasadena Model Railroad Club, Home of the Sierra Pacific Lines, HO scale model railroad. The...
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tklimoski
- Nov 16, 2018
- 2 min
Painting Locomotive Handrails
I am currently working on painting my locomotive fleet. One of the difficulties with custom painting a locomotive is getting the paint to...
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tklimoski
- Oct 19, 2018
- 3 min
Modeling the Rock Island Railroad
Five Rock Island GP35 locomotives pass over Battle Creek bridge near Dayton's Bluff, MN on Mike's Rock Island model railroad. I recently...
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tklimoski
- Sep 20, 2018
- 3 min
GNRR Locomotive #2000
GNRR Locomotive #2000 rumbles past the vacant Tate Depot. Georgia Northeastern Railroad locomotive #2000 is one of the “newer”...
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tklimoski
- Aug 19, 2018
- 4 min
GNRR Locomotive #6576
GNRR #6576 works Tate Yard sorting cars for the outbound Elizabeth Yard Turn Job. Everyone has a favorite prototype locomotive and one of...
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tklimoski
- Aug 1, 2018
- 2 min
Operating Rule Books
The conductor has removed the derail, opened the facility gate, lined the switch for the industry, but he still has to wait for the Blue...
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tklimoski
- Jul 7, 2018
- 3 min
A Few Years Can Make A Difference
Stefan has chosen to model the "Old Line" prior to the Georgia Northeastern Railroad operating the line. In this era, Georgia Marble...
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tklimoski
- Jun 20, 2018
- 2 min
Prototype Photos
Prototype photos are an excellent tool to help modelers capture the appearance and details of the prototype we are modeling. It is easier...
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tklimoski
- Jun 12, 2018
- 2 min
Grade Crossing Signals
I recently installed an operating grade crossing signal with gates on my layout. You can see the crossing signal in operation in my June...
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tklimoski
- May 17, 2018
- 3 min
Operating with the ProtoThrottle
During the past two weeks I had the opportunity to beta test the new ProtoThrottle from Iowa Scaled Engineering. The ProtoThrottle is a...
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tklimoski
- Apr 11, 2018
- 2 min
Build a working overhead door
The May 2018 issue of Model Railroader magazine features an article I wrote on how to Build a Working Overhead Door. The article...
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tklimoski
- Mar 25, 2018
- 3 min
Operating Sessions
Operating sessions are when the Georgia Northeastern Model Railroad comes to life. All the hours of working on the layout pay off as...
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