Ted Doskaris' Vignettes & PresentationsTed has graciously allowed the presentation of his "vignettes" and other information here on this site. These are in-depth, technical reviews and observations of various parts of the hobby. You will appreciate Ted's style and insight. I did, and that was the impetus for offering a permanent home for this information.The information can be accessed in 4 ways:The vignettes will be found referenced in the various sections of the web site as applicable, normally under rolling stock, motive power, and track.The complete web site menu structure is available (as always) by clicking the 3 horizontal lines in the far upper left of this page.The complete index of vignettes is also here in the 9 pages listed with links below.You can search for any subject with the search function in the top menu.Links to presentations and other information:BAGRS 10 Feb 2018 PresentationKitchenAid Wall Oven Errant Door Latch ResolutionTed's Solar InstallationMaster index & links to the 9 pages of vignettes:Page 1Aristo GP40 adding weightsAML freight truck problemsAML covered hoppersAML BethgonsAML Roller bearingsAristo lowered floors and KadeesAristo #6 turnoutAristo 40' DD boxAristo 100 ton hopper & KadeesAristo Freight BB retrofitPage 2Aristo covered hopperAML reefersAristo streamlinersAristo E8 couplerAristo Evans car improvementsAristo Evans car & KadeesAristo Flat and Gondola lowered, weighted, KadeesAristo 40' plug box adding Barber trucksAristo GP40 & SD45 KadeeAristo GP40Page 3Aristo on-board video camera systemAristo GP40 Smoking Motors & Debilitated WheelsAristo Heavyweight Passenger Car 3 Axle Truck TypesAristo Knuckle Coupler TestsAristo Lowered Floors for 40 Foot CarsAristo Mallet VignetteAristo Metal Wheels IssuesAristo 40' MKT Double Door Box CarsNapa Valley Wine TrainAristo pulse width control (PWC)Page 4Aristo Revolution 15 Amp Base Station Implementation with PWC / Linear controlAristo Rock Island 100 ton hopper carAristo Roof Walks - New StyleAristo RS-3 WeightsAristo SD45 Weights & Railing InstallationAristo Signal Bridge ART-7110 Electrical NuancesAristo SS 90 Deg CrossoverAristo Tank Car with Body Mounted Kadee 907sAristo Triple Heading U25Bs & SD45Aristo Truck Spring InstallationPage 5Aristo Turnout MotorsAristo U25B Potential InstabilityAristo WR TurnoutCotton Belt Blue Streak Freight TrainCustom Kadee Coupler Boxes for Aristo Locos(Includes GP40, SD45, Dash-9, RS-3, RDC, E8 / E9)Kadee 880 & 980 Coupler GaugesKadee #1 vs. G couplers - Metal Coupler BoxKadees for USAT Bay & Extended Vision CaboosesLayout Experiences by TedLionel Flangeless Drivers, AdriaticPage 6Prototype & Model Turnout ObservationsSS Wheels for Aristo DieselsUSAT 4 Bay Hoppers & Kadee 830sUSAT GP38 Kadee Centerset Install, Abandoning Traction Tires & Various ModsUSAT SD70MAC ExperiencesUSAT SP Hydra-Cushion Boxcar & Kadee 830sUSAT Intermodal & Kadee CouplersUSAT Streamliners with Kadee 906 centerset couplersAristo Heavyweight Passenger Car & Body Mount Kadee 907sLGB Modern Tank Car - Weighted, Lowered, KadeesPage 7LGB SG 40' Box & Body Mount Kadee 906Kadee Body Mount ConsiderationsLGB 50' Flat Car, Lowering & Kadee 907sLGB Center Flow Hopper Car w/Kadee CouplersSplitJaw Bridge ClampsUSA Trains SD40 Snow Plow RelocationUSA Trains Modern Tank Cars & Body Mount Kadee CouplersUSA Trains 60 foot Box Car Body Mount Factory vs. Kadee Knuckle CouplersLGB Modern 50 foot Box Car & Body Mount Kadee 907sLGB American Standard Gauge 1/29 Scale Trucks & Mods for Car Lowering Page 8Aristo FA1/FB1 Lowered & Body Mount Kadee 907sUSA Trains 70 ton Hopper - Repairs & KadeesUpgrading Aristo Loco Motor Blocks from Sleeve to Ball BearingAML High-Cube Box Cars & Kadee Body MountsUSA Trains American Series Woodside Reefer & Body Mount Kadee 789sUSA Trains GP7/9 centerset couplers with 3d printed draft gearUSA Trains F3 A/B Unit Experiences & mounting Kadee Centerset CouplersAristo 50 ton 2 bay hopper car & body mount KadeesAML Stock Car Experiences & Body Mounting Kadee Centerset CouplersAristo "Plastic [In]compatible" ELECTRALUBE Legacy! Page 91. USA Trains SD40-2 experiences, including Kadee centerset couplers2. USA Trains GE 44 Ton Loco Experiences & Body Mounting Kadee Centerset Couplers3. Aristo RDC Experiences4. PIKO 2 bay Hopper Car Experiences & Body Mount Couplers Check back often as Ted is "still in the business" of producing new vignettes.