A top tip for using the free version of Anyrail.
When using the free program you will only have 50 pieces availlable.
Use flex track and switch of the "to long track" option.
You'll be surprised what you can do with 50 pieces  .

Ton

I tried several track design programs but every time reverted back to Anyrail.
The measurements are correct and I even persuaded them to make realistic ties and not the on size fits all ties they used to have.
You can even print your plan 1:1 and use it as a template.
I recommend it.
Btw , They also support Bachmann Easy track.


Ton

Aren't these trucks a bit heavy duty for a caboose?
Or is the caboose filled with a bunch of fat conductors?
The standard archbar trucks for boxcars have facilities to accommodate a brass pickup.
the only thing you need are those pickups.

Ton

Quote from: Terry Toenges on April 24, 2018, 01:04:12 PM
I can't really hear it but my hearing is not the greatest. I wear hearing aids at night when I'm watching TV. I can hear low sounds but not high sounds.

"Borrow"some younger ears and have them listen.

Ton

nice, there is a tick in one of those loco's

Ton

Under siege #2 ?

Ton

Sorry don't and won't have Facebook.

Ton

Jim, the wiring is simple.
Forget the connector pcb.
there are two wires coming from the LED. 
two sets of wires from the wheels,  black (left track) and red(right track).
And two from the motor.

Decoder wires:
orange and grey for the motor.
White and blue for the front light.
Yellow and blue for the optional backlight.
red and black for the pickups.

Ton

http://www.amerikaanse-treinen.nl/forum/index.php?topic=700.0

Have a look at the pictures.
The text is in Dutch and the locomotive is a 2-6-6-2.
But there is no difference between the 2-4-4-2 and it's big sister for the modifications.
I haven't put sound in it but you could modify the side tanks.

Ton

When i am not sure about size i always back calculate what it would be in the real world.

Ton

It's the idea that counts..
Nice "out of the box thinking" Terry...

Ton

The link work fine here in the Netherlands.
Maybe it's blocked in the States.

I can remember a movie on tv in which a runaway carrying A-bombs is derailed and causes a nuclear incident.

Ton

Is that the one with an A bomb onboard?

What about this one, Unstoppable.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7LvM8G3kGs

Ton

That is also a way to get rid of unwanted junk.
Abandon in place is something that would never happen in Holland.
The country is to small

Ton

Have look at this movie about the making of the lone ranger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdXTXWpIYgQ
Talking about a pusher diesel.

Ton