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There has been a bit of a pause on this thread. There is an openscad file by buffcleb on Thingiverse for an index plate that is fully configuarble for size and hole patterns, even mountings. Just had to have a play with it. I didn't want to try out a 5 hour print for a proper plate but then thought the best way to make a specific prime is often to start with that number - rather self defeating though in the old days. However a single row could be printed rathe more simply (hour and a half). As an experiment I have printed a 73 hole plate quite thin that could be mounted on an aluminium carrie...

Posted by br on 20/02/2021 10:04:17: ME editor is as quiet as a church mouse. This forum is dominated by MEW topics. A forum for ME and one for MEW would make life simpler. As another member posted, he has taken his loco build to MECH forum - reason given was lack of interest on here. More threads and photos on a what are you making theme I would welcome. Bill The magazines are influenced by feedback because the Editors select and encourage particular types of material as necessary to attract paying customers. The forum is dominated by whatever members are interested in. It's largely a volunt...

Man, I Miss The QSME Model Railroad Open House Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the understatement of the year. 2020 has been a lousy year. So many activities have been postponed or cancelled thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic. One of the activities I will really miss during this holiday season is the annual Open House display of the model railroad setup in the basement of the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy . It has been a tradition for many to visit the train set-up thanks to the Quincy Society of Model Engineers (QSME) who have worked hard over the years to present one of the best model r...