Train Related Links

   Also see my Tips and Techniques Page

Model Clubs and Organizations

Free-mo

• Free-mo Web Site

  • Official Free-mo Standard

• Free-Mo-SLO Free-mo in San Luis Obisbo

• Utah Free-Mo

• Free-mo Group List

Other groups and sites

• Bob Schrempp's Trains Page

• Lionel model train set collection electric toy trains collecting LCCA collectors club

• Live Railroad Scanner Radio Communications

• SLOMRA San Luis Obispo Model Railroad Association

• Train Collectors Association

• Wes Steiner Model Railroading Page

Module Related Links

Electronics

• RJ-45 JaySafe Systems - Technical - RJ45 PinOut Information on the wire color code used in an RJ-45 cable. RJ-45 A vs. B wiring.

• RR CirKits LocoBuffer II source.

• Wiring for DCC by Allan Gartner - Home (Index) Page Click on the DCC symbol link. There is all kind of information on this site.

  • Wiring Turnouts for DCC This page on wiring a turnout for DCC is very popular.

Track

• Atlas RTS Freeware - Atlas free strack design software. Look for the "RTS Download" link on the left side. This is simple to use free layout design software.

• Central Valley Model Works Super detailed tie strips and turnout kits.

• Easements - A good explanation as to why to use one.

• Fast Tracks Hand Laid Track information. Check out the Frog Point Jig.

• Gary Green's Free-mo Track Work Hand Book This is a great resource for building a module or built in layout.

• PCB Board Ties, how to make your own. Zababov Výroba Cu pražců NOTE: This page is not in English. I think you will get the idea from the images on the site.

• Yard Design The ten commandments of yard design.

Other

• Automatic Block Signaling, ATSF sidings Signal operation information.

Electronics

• Digikey Electronic Supplies.

• Jamco Electronics

• Moser Electronics All kinds of electronics parts, they carry Cinch Jones connectors, Female (socket) 538-23021, Male (Plug) 538-13021.

• Power Werx A source for Anderson Power Pole connectors.

• Espee Modelers Home Page This is a great site on the SP, There are a number of direct links to specific pages included in this list. Check out the "Walk Around" folders in the PicIndex section.

• General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)

  • Block System Rules

• Industrial Swither

• OERM SIGNAL BRIDGE

• Peter J. McClosky's Southern Pacific Railroad Web Resources Page

• Piedmont and Western Railroad Club Sugar Beet Cars

• Pullman Project

• RailcarPhotos.com - Search Photos

• Railroad Picture Archives.NET

• Railroad Signalling AT&SF TWC-ABS-DT

• Railroad Signalling ATSF ABS

• Railroad Signalling North American Signaling and Safety

• Railroad Signalling SP DTC-ABS

• RR Page Lee A. Gautreaux

• RR Signals

• SBHRS South Bay Historical Railroad Society

• Signals Collection This is a great source of pictures of signals.

• Southern Pacific

• Southern Pacific Color Formulas

• Southern Pacific Color Formulas - Structures

• Southern Pacific Freight Car Specification Sheets

• Southern Pacific 'Mountain' Class Steam Locomotive Index

• Southern Pacific Railroad in the Cascades of Oregon, By Joel Ashcroft

• Train Order Primer, One

• Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture
  800 Black Butte Rd. Weed, California 96094, (530) 938-3856.