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Anyone use the WWS Pro Grass GRAND static applicator? My WS is marginal at best.

I believe this has been my problem with getting bored so quickly. Once it's built, what do I do with it. Looks great statically, but no functionality. No more delusions of grandeur. :oops:

Not trying to hijack your thread. ;) Your progress is great!👍 I had a similar epiphany. I had been building "operating dioramas" where I stuffed every structure I had ever built into them and detailed down to the minutia. Almost completely nonsensical for operation. I watched this video...

Oooops, Mea Culpa. Senior moment.:(

Agree 100%. You're putting unnecessary stress on the motor and electronics. A test run is ok. Full time use could be an expensive experiment. Your engine won't even start moving until you are at least half throttle and even at full throttle it won't be that much better. You can always buy...

Ok, Rapido then.:cool: They have a great SW9 and the 44 ton center cab is in production. You could probably find one of their SW1200 on the used market also. https://rapidotrains.com/media/pdf/27%20SW9%202023%20WEB2.pdf https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/44-tonner.html

Broadway Limited has some refurbished GP20's at a great price, with full warranty. (General Purpose) A GP20 would look just fine as a road engine or switcher. https://broadway-limited.com/collections/refurb-outlet-store?stock_status=in-stock&scale=Scale_HO&page=3

Like others have said, it's your layout, have fun. I just personally think that a big road engine looks better with a long string of cars behind it and a SW1200, S2, center cab, etc looks better switching short strings of cars. I always enjoyed the articles on the Moscow, Camden, and St...

A big road diesel doing local switching duties? Yes, that would look out of place.

I learned a lot with this one, but I am bored with it. I have to admit that I did a poor job designing it for operation. Being honest with myself I built a 12' operating diorama, to display all my structures. That is the epiphany I had.....this is why I get bored so fast. I finish building...

Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette GREAT modeling inspiration, product reviews, layouts, etc on line. Browse the "features"section https://ngslgazette.com/current-issue/

Unfortunately I'm not an artist, so I don't paint pretty pictures either.

Correct. Here's a good way to look at it. Would this engine look out of place on 15" radius. https://broadway-limited.com/products/8530-ge-es44ac-bnsf-6308-swoosh-scheme-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-ho or Would this engine look out of place on 15" radius...

I use small 4 axle engines (44 tonner, SW7, SW1200, NW2, etc) and a maximum freight car length of 40', without any issues on 15" radius.

Quit bragging. ;) 😁

Looks great! I have to ask how did you get perfect ballast between the ties?

Use a driftwood wash and a dark grey wash, then add some highlights on the exposed shingle edges. Looks good

The 2 Rapido's I have run flawlessly. Luck I guess. On the other hand I have had to send BLI products back for warranty work. One was sent twice, but in fairness to them they made it right and turnaround was fast.

I believe you are 100% correct....unfortunately. Actual modeling will become diorama building and display at most for them. I think there are several major reasons. 1.Cost - They already have the computer. All they need is to buy the subscription. 2.Cost II - No lumber to buy, no benchwork...

Sorry for the thread hijack.😔