Roundhouse Roundup #3
Karen over at The Thomas Institute Blog has put together her August "Roundhouse Roundup" featuring links to some neat blog posts about model railroading. Check it out here.
OGaugeWatch Named A Content Partner of Vizu.com
Vizu.com, a site that enables anyone to easily create polls for the web, has added OGaugeWatch.com as one of their content partners. The folks at Vizu thought my use of their poll service was a good example of how bloggers can take advantage of Vizu. They approached me about becoming a content partner and of course I agreed. Thanks Vizu.
Speaking of polls, be sure to participate in this month’s OGaugeWatch poll. The questions are all related to when you got started in the hobby and your first train set. Click here to participate.
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More Info About Lionel’s “Legacy” System
Hi-Rail Times has another post containing speculation about features of the upcoming Lionel "Legacy" control system. According to the post, the new system will have a recording and playback feature allowing the operator to automate sequences of events involving trains and accessories on a layout.
UPDATE 3/20/06: The post I made reference to on Hi-Rail Times has mysteriously disappeared and has been replaced with a post anouncing the filming of Three Rail World Episode 3 the 3rd short film in a series that seems to be preparing everyone for the arrival of the new "LEGACY" control system.
Hi Rail Times Reporting Another MTH Lawsuit
D. Railer of Hi Rail Times is reporting today that MTH has filed a patent infringement suit against Lionel. From Hi Rail Times:
MTH’s view is that LIONEL’s command controlled trains featuring the
Odyssey speed control system with synchronized smoke and sound effects
infringe MTH patents.
According to D. Railer the lawsuit asks for $15 million. Stay tuned.
View the entire article on Hi Rail Times
Info About New Lionel Control System on Hi Rail Times
A new article by D. Railer of Hi Rail Times is suggesting that retro kits will be available when the new TMCC LEGACY system is released. D. Railer also mentions a
"A LEGACY Master Control Panel for operation of entire LIONEL layouts". Sounds interesting.
Read the entire Hi Rail Times Article
Norm Charbonneau is Blogging
Norm Charbonneau, a celebrated O Gauge modeler that I have posted about in the past has started a blog. It’s called Norm’s Train Blog. It should be an interesting read. Norm’s layout is unbelievably realistic so be sure to check out the photos posted on his website. Looking at one of his latest photos it is hard to believe it’s not a scene from a real town. In Norm’s first blog entry he announces that his layout will be featured in Issue #29 of O Scale Trains magazine due out around November of ‘06.
