Comments for Notes on Designing, Building and Operating Model Railroads http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org A hobby journey with Eric Hansmann. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:20:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on Getting Back into Gear by Scott http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2010/05/28/getting-back-into-gear/#comment-2392 Scott Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:52:06 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2010/05/28/getting-back-into-gear/#comment-2392 The meets in my area seem to be limited to 4 or 5 hour events. Hardly enough time to browse all the tables and layouts yet alone get into meaningful conversations. Plus they're basically more model railroad swap meets than organized learning experiences. If I take away anything it's usually ideas for models more than any useful info for layouts. The meets in my area seem to be limited to 4 or 5 hour events. Hardly enough time to browse all the tables and layouts yet alone get into meaningful conversations. Plus they’re basically more model railroad swap meets than organized learning experiences. If I take away anything it’s usually ideas for models more than any useful info for layouts.

]]> Comment on Time Marches On by Chris. T http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2010/03/10/time-marches-on/#comment-2054 Chris. T Sun, 16 May 2010 15:05:30 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2010/03/10/time-marches-on/#comment-2054 This is a great way to encourage and grow the pastime of Model Railroading. I have learned so much about this hobby and seeing the enjoyment that it brings around the world. I started out as a child with just a Lionel train set, however I see there is a wide variety of model trains, scales, niches and sub niches. This is a great way to encourage and grow the pastime of Model Railroading. I have learned so much about this hobby and seeing the enjoyment that it brings around the world. I started out as a child with just a Lionel train set, however I see there is a wide variety of model trains, scales, niches and sub niches.

]]> Comment on Choosing a Specific Era Assists the Modeling by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/08/31/choosing-a-specific-era-assists-the-modeling/#comment-1938 Eric Wed, 05 May 2010 00:20:16 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/08/31/choosing-a-specific-era-assists-the-modeling/#comment-1938 Good to have you on-board matt. It was great meeting you at the proto modelers event in Marion. Hopefully I'll soon return to regular posts here and keep things fresh. - Eric Good to have you on-board matt. It was great meeting you at the proto modelers event in Marion. Hopefully I’ll soon return to regular posts here and keep things fresh.

- Eric

]]> Comment on Choosing a Specific Era Assists the Modeling by Matt Goodman http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/08/31/choosing-a-specific-era-assists-the-modeling/#comment-1933 Matt Goodman Tue, 04 May 2010 15:41:27 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/08/31/choosing-a-specific-era-assists-the-modeling/#comment-1933 Interesting post Eric. I found your blog via our recent email conversation following the Marion Prototype Modelers Meet. I've selected 1936(ish) for some of the reasons that you stated very well above. In my case, the shorter cars and trains drove the decision, along with older steam designs that I consider the first wave of modern steam (Mikes, 2-6-6-2's, 0-6-0's - i.e. USRA-forward). In both cases, a good fit for a basement layout. Why 1930's instead of the '20's (which I had considered)? One is my dad's interests in the N&W, whose modern steam was just coming on line, the other? I like the look of feedwater heaters! Interesting post Eric. I found your blog via our recent email conversation following the Marion Prototype Modelers Meet. I’ve selected 1936(ish) for some of the reasons that you stated very well above. In my case, the shorter cars and trains drove the decision, along with older steam designs that I consider the first wave of modern steam (Mikes, 2-6-6-2’s, 0-6-0’s - i.e. USRA-forward). In both cases, a good fit for a basement layout. Why 1930’s instead of the ’20’s (which I had considered)? One is my dad’s interests in the N&W, whose modern steam was just coming on line, the other? I like the look of feedwater heaters!

]]> Comment on An Introduction by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1416 Eric Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:18 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1416 Updated! Well, that was easier than I expect it to be. Updated! Well, that was easier than I expect it to be.

]]> Comment on An Introduction by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1415 Eric Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:19 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1415 Thanks for the update Gerhard. I'll try to update my link. Eric Thanks for the update Gerhard. I’ll try to update my link.

Eric

]]> Comment on Additional Resources by Gerhard Klose http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1327 Gerhard Klose Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:53:32 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1327 abebooks.com is great for out-of-print books, may give a better price than Ron's. abebooks.com is great for out-of-print books, may give a better price than Ron’s.

]]> Comment on An Introduction by Gerhard Klose http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1326 Gerhard Klose Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:25:34 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/05/27/an-introduction/#comment-1326 Byron Henderson's 2004 clinic handout has been moved, probably because he has a new Layout Design Bootcamp that he is giving at the 2010 NMRA Convention. The 2004 clinic is now at http://www.layoutvision.com/id18.html - 2/3 down, center column. Byron Henderson’s 2004 clinic handout has been moved, probably because he has a new Layout Design Bootcamp that he is giving at the 2010 NMRA Convention. The 2004 clinic is now at http://www.layoutvision.com/id18.html - 2/3 down, center column.

]]> Comment on Additional Resources by Eric http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1036 Eric Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:36:27 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1036 <p>Hey Joel,</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by. I just checked Amazon.com and noted the W&LE Volume 2 is listed new for $29.95. Volume 1 is out-of-print. I'd keep your eyes open at trains shows and maybe check the website for Ron's Books. Looks like he has both now.<br /> http://www.ronsbooks.com/</p> <p> - Eric</p> Hey Joel,

Thanks for stopping by. I just checked Amazon.com and noted the W&LE Volume 2 is listed new for $29.95. Volume 1 is out-of-print. I’d keep your eyes open at trains shows and maybe check the website for Ron’s Books. Looks like he has both now.
http://www.ronsbooks.com/

- Eric

]]> Comment on Additional Resources by JOEL NORMAN http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1035 JOEL NORMAN Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:31:15 +0000 http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/2009/07/21/additional-resources/#comment-1035 WERE CAN THE 2 VOLUMES OF THE WLE BOOKS BE PURCHASED??? WERE CAN THE 2 VOLUMES OF THE WLE BOOKS BE PURCHASED???

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