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Sunday Photo Fun 01-10-10
Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:53 AM

Last of the shots from the Duke Energy Show

The AF Circus Train

Have Fun

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Posted by trainbrain on Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:00 AM

 My Brother in law got a new camera and.........

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Seayakbill on Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:04 AM

Jim, the American Flyer displays are very cool. Is that display an annual occurance, don't remember it the last time I saw the layout ?

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Posted by Seayakbill on Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:15 AM

MTH AT&SF Doodlebug on a revenue run

First stop Spokane

Next Stop Pasco

 

Next Stop Yakima

last stop the Micro Brewery for a few cool ones

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Posted by Northwoods Flyer on Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:16 AM

Great photos as usual folks, thanks for posting.  Jim that American Flyer display is fantastic.

Several sessions ago fifedog posted some pictures of his downtown with the addition of a subway entrance.  The city elders here in Wausau decided to construct some new entrances to our subway system and thought that fife's design would work out well.  After several trips to local suppliers without success, Dougdagrump assisted in the aquisition and  delivery of two new entrances for the growing urban transportation system here on the Blueboard Central Division of American Flyer Lines. A motion was passed at the last City Board meeting thanking fifedog for his inspiration and Dougdagrump for his assistance.

The subway station entrances were completed this week:

 
 
 
 
 
Now the question is if the transit system will raise fares.
 
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Posted by mitchelr on Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:31 AM

 As always, great photos. Loved the Flyer Circus displays and the new transit system on the Northwoods Flyer layout.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:32 AM

Installed the new second shelf this morning.

First there was one...




Then there were two...




A long coal train...


And not to be out done, a long freight train...

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:09 PM

The American Flyer CircusTrain display has been part of the Duke Energy Display since the first time I saw it in the Early '80's I think, I may very well be wrong because I was not fully infected with Gilbertitis.

I fell in love with that set 8 years ago.  I don't have one.  I do have the Circus Tent and pieces.

Maybe one day the rest of the set.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:54 PM

Gregg, Your subway additions look great. Thumbs Up

Brent, You are much braver than I am, think I would've installed those shelves about 3 feet higher up the wall. Away from little hands & fingers. Oops

This series of photos is for Doug M and anybody else who appreciates Thomas & Friends additions. These were all done by a youngster, 11 y.o. I think, in the 3Railers Kids Club.

A modified Lionel diesel switcher:

Modified steamer in the bullpen:

A "bashed" cabin car for Thomas's crew:

Loved the Flyer Circus Train.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:57 PM

Great pics all, Heres a few of mine.

 
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Posted by PereMarquette1225 on Sunday, January 10, 2010 2:52 PM

This set arrived on Friday.  My only 'complaint' was that the LED headlamps had a blue tint to them.  I installed Yelo-Glo LEDs and am very happy with the results.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:19 PM

dougdagrump

Brent, You are much braver than I am, think I would've installed those shelves about 3 feet higher up the wall. Away from little hands & fingers. Oops



Doug, I was thinking about that, however if I put the shelves above the pictures then even I would have a near impossible time seeing the trains on them. Where they are will be fine, I am thinking of ways to build removable barriers to keep the hands and fingers at bay. I'm thinking 4 panels made from some sort of clear plastic maybe plexiglass or something similiar. I did this mostly so I could get the two long passenger trains off the lower level. This will allow me to start tackling the electrical problem.
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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:16 PM

I used this one a few minutes ago on the "Grass Mat" post. Thought I'd post it here since it was available.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, January 10, 2010 5:10 PM

lionroar88

dougdagrump

Brent, You are much braver than I am, think I would've installed those shelves about 3 feet higher up the wall. Away from little hands & fingers. Oops



Doug, I was thinking about that, however if I put the shelves above the pictures then even I would have a near impossible time seeing the trains on them. Where they are will be fine, I am thinking of ways to build removable barriers to keep the hands and fingers at bay. I'm thinking 4 panels made from some sort of clear plastic maybe plexiglass or something similiar. I did this mostly so I could get the two long passenger trains off the lower level. This will allow me to start tackling the electrical problem.

Razorwire perhaps !   Mischief

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:09 PM

The Roseyville Div of the NS has modernized and gone environmeantally clean with its diesels.  [not like the polluting Rogers Corner Div of Buckeye's RR]

The new environmentally friendly MTH ES44AC head on.

 
Meeting a Lionel freight
 
Another view from the Sky 5 TV crew.
 
 

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Posted by darianj on Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:37 PM

Nice Photo's everyone!

The Thomas engines are very nice!  My son would love to have a set of those.   I wouldn't mind having a set myself.

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Posted by Berk765 on Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:49 PM

laz 57

Great pics all, Heres a few of mine.

 
Rock on GUYZ,
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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:04 PM

BERK, ya gotta get one of these engines, definitly da best.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:27 PM

Some more pictures of the Circus Train

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Posted by underworld on Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:26 PM

 Awesome photos as always guys!!!

Jim

Cool shot of the Circus Train! Never seen one with all of the accesories before. Big Smile

 

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Posted by Berk765 on Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:42 PM

laz 57

BERK, ya gotta get one of these engines, definitly da best.

laz57

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Posted by Seayakbill on Monday, January 11, 2010 5:30 AM

My favorite Railroad, the Spokane Portland & Seattle

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, January 11, 2010 7:40 AM

darianj

Nice Photo's everyone!

The Thomas engines are very nice!  My son would love to have a set of those.   I wouldn't mind having a set myself.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, January 11, 2010 8:41 AM
Doug, the Thomas photos are outstanding. Welcome Darianj!

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, January 11, 2010 9:01 AM

Does anyone else have one of these ??

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, January 11, 2010 6:34 PM

Oustanding pics everybody! Thumbs Up

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, January 11, 2010 7:47 PM

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Does anyone else have one of these ??

Chuck, I have been looking for one for about 4 years now.  I was able to get the 15th year box car, but not the Divco truck.  Have checked YORK, had others looking for me and still, no truck.  If anyone has an extra, I'd like to purchase.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Monday, January 11, 2010 10:49 PM

Stellar photos everyone.  Thank you for taking the time to post them for everyone's enjoyment.  Jack.

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Posted by Northwoods Flyer on Monday, January 11, 2010 11:21 PM

fifedog

Northwoods - That entrance looks better on your layout.

Thanks Fife.  The photos of your layout are always an inspiration.  I have enjoyed seeing the level of detail that you have created in a small space and your use of things that are available on the open market.

And frankly I like the way your subway entrance looks on your layout.  With a little imagination I think those large pink birds that you treasure could find their way down your entrance, take an extended ride on the subway and end up here in my part of the country.

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