Brick Model Railroader | Robert | Activity https://brickmodelrailroader.com/members/sdbrick/activity/ Activity feed for Robert. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:56:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 54ebe0c995472d74a08b9318a06f6f84 Robert posted a new activity comment https://brickmodelrailroader.com/index.php/2020/06/27/announcing-knuckle-couplers-for-lego-trains/#comment-26541 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 03:20:56 -0400 I have been quietly using the Kadee #806 couplers since buying my first BMR freight car instructions just two years ago. I was new to the hobby and figured I better keep a low profile as I was breaking a couple of the “rules” by using non-Lego parts and glue. It just seemed like a bad idea to me as someone just entering a growing hobby to hit…[Read more]

In reply to - Cale Leiphart wrote a new post We have a very special announcement for you today. BMR, in partnership with Brickforge, has been working on a replacement for the old LEGO 9v era magnetic train couplers. Today we […] ]]> 41c8069009e18ce03cb4b588e3acae27 Robert posted a new activity comment https://brickmodelrailroader.com/index.php/2019/03/07/deltang-an-alternative-to-standard-lego-control-systems/#comment-26503 Sat, 23 May 2020 16:20:44 -0400 Has anyone used the MRC Loco Genie for train control? For $70 you get the remote, receiver, speaker/sound, and directional led lights. Paired with a 9v battery, it seems like an ideal solution for a small switcher with limited space. How much battery can the powered up train motors tolerate? Any advice on ideal battery setups to maximize run…[Read more]

In reply to - StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post This article was submitted to BMR by our good friend Gareth Ellis, who discusses his experience with DelTang control systems in his models. Thanks […] ]]> b92cc01ee9d5c7618d668eb364ba594f Robert posted a new activity comment https://brickmodelrailroader.com/index.php/2019/03/07/deltang-an-alternative-to-standard-lego-control-systems/#comment-19039 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:04:53 -0500 Where can the Del-Tang equipment be purchased in the U.S.? What battery do you suggest? A how-to article would be a great follow up. I want to select a system that can work in my LEGO trains as well as convert my old HO scale trains.

In reply to - StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post This article was submitted to BMR by our good friend Gareth Ellis, who discusses his experience with DelTang control systems in his models. Thanks […] ]]> 6d8e92180579134c074c435f00e65955 Robert became a registered member https://brickmodelrailroader.com/activity/p/4535/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 06:47:53 -0400 1