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Train layout lighting with Home Assistant + ESPHome
Lighting plays an important role in the appearance of the model. Controlling it using Arduino and relays is possible, but once you want to configure colors and brightness, the complexity increases. Home Assistant (HA) already supports many devices and allows you to manage scenes: WiFi/ZigBee bulbs, switches, and ESPHome. The final result is that from…
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Coal load for freight wagon
Steps to create a coal load for an open-top freight wagon. It takes around 10 minutes per wagon but could be reduced if done in batches. Steps:
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Forest area base and ballast
Preparation of the forest was done by cutting a wood to shame and gluing brown and light brown dirt. Ballasting was done as always but with different ballast from Noch. White dots represent placement for trees.