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...fond memories, then that means that I'm becoming successful on capturing the look of 1980s railroading, Seaboard style. ...
Oh, I dunno, Dave. My memories of SBD/CSX from the '80s involved a lot more peeling paint. Seriously... speaking of intermodal, if you want to add little bit of fun/variety, don't forget that CSX leased a bunch of Suzy-Q B-boats (B40-8) in the late '80s to run intermodal service in and out of Atlanta. There always seemed to be a brace of four at Hulsey Yard (ex-GaRR) waiting for the straddle loader to finish with their train.
@C855B,Your memories are correct, but, thankfully, I'm modeling the Seaboard System years (1983-86). The SBD motive power wasn't as beat up in that time period, e.g., a bunch of SBD repaints and brand new SD50s and B36-7s. The NYSW B40-8s are cool, but, unfortunately, they're too late for my era. Thanks,DFF
Happy Thanksgiving to all, from everyone at the Seaboard Central!DFF
Needs more CSX
Nope, it's got plenty. Actually, the prototype Seaboard System GP40-2 #6382 was painted prior to the formation of CSXT. Look close for the "SBD" letters below the road number on the cab side - Atlas got this correct. This is the only reason you can find a locomotive decorated for CSX on my layout.DFF
I stopped by Radio Shack a week or so ago and picked up a pair of mini-switches to use as ground throws. I've never used these as throws before and only have experience installing those huge Caboose Industries ground throws. Using Chris333's method (see earlier postings upthread), I buried the switch in a piece of cork roadbed that was glued in upside down (bevel to bevel). Once that was dry, I cut a hole for a snug fit of the switch. I attached a piece of wire between the switch and the throwbar, quickly hit it with a black Sharpie to tone it down until the track is painted and ballasted, and ta-da! Oh, boy, this thing works great, and (not counting drying time for the glue holding the cork roadbed), I can install one in just a few minutes. Note that these switches are SPDT, but I'm not wiring them up to power the frogs yet. I am seriously considering the simplicity (despite the expense) of Hex Frog Juicers. However, these mini-switches are held in place solely by friction at this time, so if I decide to use them for frog powering, it's easy to pull them out.Fortunately, it turned out not to be nearly as fussy as I expected getting the switch in the right place to properly throw the points. I found that this switch, if nestled right up to the ties, places it just where it needs to be to properly lock the points in both directions. Unfortunately, Radio Shack only had one package in stock and another store was out of stock. I'll try a third store nearby and, if that is a bust, I'll try to order them online.DFF
I was afraid Radio Shack was involved. I wonder how hard it can be to find those same micro SPST switches with those dimensions someplace else?
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