Thanks guys for the compliments.
I really was focused on the NYC. I liked the topography of NE and tended to model that in the fall with it's various colors. The NYC after the war used motive power lettered for the mother road once they went diesel. A number of Hudsons and Mohawks were seen as well. I always liked the B&A but there was really nothing available. Not sure which year but K-Line introduced it's Berkshire. After running the one I ordered I bought the green version as well. Shortly after that Lionel introduced an 0-8-0 and MTH a Hudson. After investing in an airbrush a MTH 0-8-0 and Hudson were painted and decaled and added. There wasn't a huge variety on the prototype so aquiring all the pieces wasn't that hard. Just a little hard on the wallet as they all came in a 2 year period. The K-Line Tank engine finally completed the roster. I ended up with a somewhat prototypical roster that can cover any job on the RR. The only invaders now from the parent road are a pair of NYC L2 Mohawks that are seen in the video. The layout is an 18 year still unfinished product. Luckilly the terrain was already in place and the B&A engines when they became available looked right at home.
The other road modeled is the NH. In the era that I run there aren't to many pieces. Weavers I5 Hudson, MTH's Dl109's, 0-8-0 and Lionel's Mountain.
I visited NE trains about once a month. George Selio's layout was only a few doors down from the old store. About once a month he had an open house by appointment that I would always crash. Just studying his layout on the many visits gave me lots of ideas.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Dave C - finally got your issue yesterday, and just finished reading your article. WOW, 22 x 48; that layout is a whopper! I know the article said you got back into the hobby in the 80's, but when did you actually start building your BOSTON & ALBANY layout? Also, coming from a MR background (no, I don't talk about those dark years), I could see SELIOS' influence in your pics. Pic 9 is my absolute favorite.
Once again, congrats!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
I finally got my issue yesterday! Congratulations to Dave on having his layout featured in CTT. I was knocked out by his layout. In addition, he has been generous in sharing his layout and photography wisdom on these boards. Way to go Dave!
Regards,
John
DAVE, BIG CONGA out to ya. Great job, love the weathering on the K-line Berk.
laz57
Dave,
Congratulations on being featured in Classic Toy Trains. That is an incredibily detailed and well-executed layout! One of the best I've seen; 2- or 3-rail, O or HO.
After perusing Fred Dole's photos, I went down to our basement and looked at my feeble attempt - sigh.
Very cool layout! I really like the weathered engine look. Congrats on being published! Favorite pictures --- page 44 top and page 45 --- the realism is fantastic.
Finally received my CTT. Great looking layout and stunning motive power. Nice job and please keep posting your photos on the forum.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Dave, your layout is stunning! And your detailing makes it "real". Thank you for letting us all experience it in CTT.
Paul Goodness
Here's my own (lousy) shot of Dave's layout, which I visited in 2006:
NH Chris
Just got my CTT this AM, nice job there Dave, I didn't read the article, but the pictures are beautiful. Nicely done!!
(and yes...I CANT TOO READ....)
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Where is my issue!!!
Dave has been great in giving me feeback regarding weathering track and taking pictures of a layout. I can't wait to see his layout in print.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Congratulations, Dave!
I read the article this afternoon, right after I finished perusing the Victoria's Secret catalog. I just LOVE that first paragraph! As Roger noted, yet another New Englander's layout featured in CTT! Welcome to the club!
You have an incredible, stunningly life-like layout, Dave. The detail and realism are just beyond superb! I've been waiting for this issue ever since I heard your layout was the feature.
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Nice article written by Roger Carp to go along with pictures of Dave's fantastic layout. There is even a short video of it on the CTT home page. I have been fortunate enough to have visited it multiple times. His attention to detail is absolutely amazing. Congratulations and well deserved!
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