Monthly Archives: December 2014
The Baden IVh Steam Locomotive
The Baden IVh Steam Locomotive By Roger Heid Just west of the Black Forest, in the southwest corner of Germany, along the east bank of the Rhine River, there is and
The Bavarian B VI Steam Locomotive
The Bavarian B VI Steam Locomotive By Roger Heid After the first ‘German’ railroad started to run in Bavaria, on Dec 7, 1835, it took another nine years before the K.Bay.St.B.
Wheel and Axle Configuration
Wheel and Axle Configurations By Roger Heid Imagine you are standing next to a steam locomotive, looking at it from the side. Depending on its type, you will see a bunch
Model Catenary Issues
Model Catenary Issues By Roger Heid Comments by Ernest Robl Catenaries are the wires which electric locomotives are suspended from. On the roof of an Electric Locomotive you can see some kind
The Bavarian D XII Steam Locomotive
The Bavarian D XII Steam Locomotive By Roger Heid During the past few years, my wife and I have, more and more, taken a liking to run very charming Era I
Maerklin DCC: Getting Started
Maerklin DCC: Getting Started By Roger Heid In this blog I will address all those who are considering or already have decided to enter the wonderful world of the Maerklin Digital
Transitions
Transitions By Ernest H. Robl The end of the year is a time for reflection on what has changed and what hasn’t. So, I thought I would share another of my