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Railroad / Railways full size and scale models.

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Are those people standing on each side of the wagon?

01.03.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Turbine powered live steam locomotive
YouTube video by David Wegmuller Turbine powered live steam locomotive

Here’s a prototype I built 18 years ago to investigate the gear ratio needed. Building a β€œreal” model with a metal chassis is still on my todo list. youtu.be/ueoT-FVh09s?...

01.03.2026 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Speaking of old fashion: have you looked into clockwork motors? I’ve been toying with the idea of building one for gauge one track…

01.03.2026 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A brass model railway coupler part is clamped to a rotary table, itself mounted on the bed of a small milling machine. The rotary table is actuated by a red and black crank handle. Next to the part being milled, there is a 6mm end mill being held in the machine spindle.
The mill’s vise is visible on the right of the picture.

A brass model railway coupler part is clamped to a rotary table, itself mounted on the bed of a small milling machine. The rotary table is actuated by a red and black crank handle. Next to the part being milled, there is a 6mm end mill being held in the machine spindle. The mill’s vise is visible on the right of the picture.

I am now rounding the faces of the couplers using the milling machine’s rotary table.

28.02.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Generally Meh…

28.02.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think I was just being silly... My computer at the time had a fairly conventional PC case.

28.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

7-Series or "7-Series or equivalent"?

28.02.2026 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's trying to go back to being a hatchback.

28.02.2026 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pork fries?

27.02.2026 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a Manfrotto backpack. I removed all the red labels and metal badge from it, so now it’s just a black backpack.

27.02.2026 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Next step: install a roof rack!

27.02.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess using the starting handle gets old quickly…

27.02.2026 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess it depends on what the definition of β€œfull line” is in this case. Is it only based on model/body types or does it extend to offering different types of powertrains?

27.02.2026 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The β€œfull line” part allows the pure EV manufacturers to be dropped from the chart…

26.02.2026 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It looks like a recent California transplant (or they got their original plates stolen).
I did see a Ford Focus sedan today. It appeared to be in great shape and was painted in a really nice shade of green.

26.02.2026 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The fact that you have kid seat is father of the year award worthy!

26.02.2026 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am Turo-curious. Is it expected that an owner will bring the car to an airport? Are you expected to drop them off at home or do they deal with that on their own?

26.02.2026 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It depends on whether anyone at your job follows on here ;-)

26.02.2026 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe reviewers get the nice trim levels and you got the rental spec…

25.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe @bart.gov knows or can find someone who remembers.

25.02.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BMW would make you pay a monthly fee to be able to unlock it…

25.02.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good drawings are nice. Please make them metric if possible.

24.02.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In their defense, their brand name is nine letters long…

23.02.2026 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delorean Motors.

23.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did the Vauxhall Cavalier and Chevrolet Cavalier share any parts, aside from being both GM products?

23.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am laughing as I am old enough to get this (excellent) joke.

23.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every time I see this name, my first thought is: β€œthere’s a diesel powered Mustang”.

23.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you need a custom flywheel (including a conical one), I'd be happy to turn one on my lathe.

23.02.2026 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What is the issue? It looks good in the pictures...

23.02.2026 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My wife and I only buy chocolate when it's on sale. It is getting to be a very rare treat!

22.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0