Model Train Media | SW150037 | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/sw150037/activity/ Activity feed for SW150037. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:42:27 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7902148141d0d7fa3cbf352dcc26524a SW150037 posted an update: I haven't been around in a while... but I've been […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16621/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:53:02 +0200 I haven’t been around in a while… but I’ve been busy! See the captions for some details πŸ™‚

]]> 2 37bc399f969782933026890269e70dd6 SW150037 posted an update: Mocked up a little scene to run trains through, I think […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15795/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:36:02 +0100 Mocked up a little scene to run trains through, I think it turned out nice! I’m mostly just waiting, holding on to my money, for a train show in a couple weeks. Though, I did buy a modern plastic pellet hopper recently (car #1).

]]> 0 4ff746c43ecf8aaaf948388afce1297b SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14169/#acomment-14191 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:09:00 +0100 I might need to print one of these! The inside of my Athearn is a mess!

In reply to - SpurLineShack posted an update

This 3D print is for an Athearn diesel locomotive to house a DCC decoder and placement for LED lights and wiring storage.

]]> 909ecb4bb2d7b7d85bb4d8770b937487 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14101/#acomment-14130 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:42 +0100 What Johnbooru said, and paper towels! Paper towels are a must-have. I have a washing/UV station that I use too, can’t remember the make off the top of my head.

In reply to - Hendel posted an update in the group 3D Printing for Model Railways

Just bought my first 3D printer (Elegoo Saturn4 Ultra) – any advice for a total beginner, including where to get supplies (Amazon won’t […]

]]> fa948ebf531f99ac8203196d3df3df9c SW150037 posted an update: Did some research on how my layout will interchange […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13501/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:45:48 +0100 Did some research on how my layout will interchange cars with the outside world today!

]]> 1 c8935b7765810b50d0965836e5900a09 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10858/#acomment-10875 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:42:27 +0100 Such a unique locomotive! I’ll have to look at some prototype photos now.

In reply to - PhoenixTrainWorks posted an update

The Homestake Mine used compressed air locomotives like this for mining operations. A fan suggested I design and build one in Lego.

]]> cbe277cf390b7f1a9132ae5046ce0f39 SW150037 posted an update: Down to just the wellcars, they're on the third time […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10745/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:51:23 +0100 Down to just the wellcars, they’re on the third time being listed. Search eBay for “HO Scale Walthers Intermodal Wellcars DTTX w/Containers” and it should pop up.

In other news, I’ve been putting LEDs in trains. I think it’s pretty neat, aside from the light bleed, any suggestions to fix that?

]]> 1 935be58240ced2065d702d77890f247f SW150037 posted an update: Bought some LEDs to slap into some locomotives. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10530/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:19:48 +0100 Bought some LEDs to slap into some locomotives. I’m currently 3D printing some ditch light housings to hopefully paint and assemble later today. I can finally have full modern lighting features!

]]> 1 785113343f5c296e0e0ea3e5b7954970 SW150037 posted an update: I got some switches in the mail today! Gaining traction […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10198/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:13:20 +0100 I got some switches in the mail today! Gaining traction on track laying for my layout! (Picture 2)

In a similar vein, I have some cars for sale (picture 1) for anyone interested. They just don’t fit my era and layout.

]]> 2 c505cf845a7ff7f373fe0cb838ea57d4 SW150037 posted an update in the group Weathering: I weathered some more cars today, bringing the total […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10018/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:24:34 +0100 I weathered some more cars today, bringing the total of unweathered cars to zero! I am quite enjoying my new airbrush. πŸ™‚

]]> 2 cf31220f986e033489c1c35e8ac31f70 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9970/#acomment-10017 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:20:22 +0100 Sadly I can’t relate to this meme! Just bought all seven switches for my layout!

In reply to - RobsTrains posted an update ]]> 5848cba3e2740a7d0f5d607c0403a024 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9787/#acomment-9825 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:29:04 +0100 @zak98 A No-Name TM-90D. Came with its own cute little compressor πŸ™‚

In reply to - SW150037 posted an update in the group Weathering Got an airbrush as a Christmas gift, having fun weathering locomotives I was too scared to do earlier with my paints and powders. ]]> 89931a30f37e870e888788602b399648 SW150037 posted an update in the group Weathering: Got an airbrush as a Christmas gift, having fun […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9787/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:41:29 +0100 Got an airbrush as a Christmas gift, having fun weathering locomotives I was too scared to do earlier with my paints and powders.

]]> 3 e6940275f9093f85f90b9a4fe5716dd2 SW150037 posted an update: I won some N scale stuff today! This is my first dip into […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8671/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:05:42 +0100 I won some N scale stuff today! This is my first dip into N, and wow! Layout, rolling stock, everything! The Kato locomotives have more lighting features than my HO locomotives! Really neat stuff!

]]> 1 85985186352f668b38865d28819a5cf9 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8131/#acomment-8154 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:29:33 +0100 Those are some beautiful steamers!

In reply to - zak98 posted an update in the group Weathering Some weathering samples of friends locomotives (O Scale 2 rail) ]]> 0a7dfaaf16daf9190ac36dc35d038e77 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6576/#acomment-6605 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:15:16 +0100 Pretty darn good model!

In reply to - Metra407 posted an update

This is my very first successful project involving major structural modifications and decals. It’s not perfect but I am very satisfied with the results considering this is my […]

]]> 6bab28466013e60a9ca3d7286120d429 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6429/#acomment-6460 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:12:06 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia Yes, it will be a more compact version of the prototype.

In reply to - SW150037 posted an update

Here’s my layout at the moment. I plan on using Atlas Code 83 flex track for my layout, but that doesn’t stop me from using the Bachmann EZ Track that I already have to test things! I […]

]]> dbca28b460478d5c86eaa01f3b873e98 SW150037 posted an update: Here's my layout at the moment. I plan on using Atlas […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6429/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:26:18 +0100 Here’s my layout at the moment. I plan on using Atlas Code 83 flex track for my layout, but that doesn’t stop me from using the Bachmann EZ Track that I already have to test things! I put together this track to test an operations spreadsheet that I whipped up. So far things are promising.

]]> 3 434c95a73177b15463f1c6eee8f7b117 SW150037 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6330/#acomment-6338 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:44:26 +0100 This is Z scale?! Those things are tiny!! Mind blowing!

In reply to - US_Z_Scale posted an update

AMERICAN Z LINE

November 2025 New Releases Part 1

It’s Amtrak time!!!

EMD FP7 – Amtrak

Two road numbers are available:

65317-1 Amtrak EMD FP7 119

65317-2 Amtrak EMD FP7 121

The EMD FP7s […]

]]> 512f8db74c2131955266c438d4e8953d SW150037 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club: Here are the Athearn Blueboxes I have painted, decaled, […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6258/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:32:54 +0100 Here are the Athearn Blueboxes I have painted, decaled, and detailed for Progressive Rail. #37 is done and will be the main locomotive on my shelf layout of their Airlake Industrial Park. I modeled the details myself, printing them with my resin 3D printer. #33 is still in progress, with FRA striping being added. On the prototype, it works…

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