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Sunday Photo Fun 12/16/2012
Posted by AF53 on Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:02 PM

A bit early but here goes.

On the east coast here in Jersey this was a site we were all greatful to see in early November. Some thought that my brother-in-law, HudsonJohn, was retired. He went back, he's now working up in a bucket restoring power.

 

 

 

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Posted by Nish on Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:35 PM

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:12 AM

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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 6:12 AM

Very nice.  Where did you get that red telephone booth? Mine are all blue and white.

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, December 16, 2012 8:06 AM

Just a few random shots on a part of the layout that kids enjoy, pushing the buttons is a big treat for them while seeing the cars and trucks move.

Jon

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 8:59 AM

Nice shots Jon! Thanks for sharing!

AF53: You got me!

Have a Great Day!

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:13 AM

Some NS Tank Train action!

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:33 AM

Great stuff you guys,

Nish, Love the southwest layout

Laz, Nice tank train I see some Miller rolling stock too. Love the Crossing signal in the back.

Jon, as always great layout

AFRay, thanks for finding John for us.

Work at the transfer station.

 
 

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Posted by Major on Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:35 AM

Since it is the Season here are some pictures of my son's under the tree standard gauge layout.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, December 16, 2012 11:09 AM

JohnHudson, get out of that bucket. Confused

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, December 16, 2012 3:26 PM

Great layout pics Nish and Jonadel.

Nice layout laz and kev

Ray great bucket truck scene

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Posted by srguy on Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:18 PM

Wasn't really in the market but couldn't pass on this super bargain Weaver PRR AB Sharknose at a local show.

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:36 PM

srguy,

 Your layout has really came a long way in this past year and some of the scenes and the way you have done them have worked out very nice.

 I wish I had talent like you guys.

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Posted by srguy on Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:21 PM

Hey Kev ... thanks but I'm no artist. Using simple stuff like kitty litter (cheap) and the foam used in floral displays (ground with a rasp and spay painted) I was able to create some dimension on the layout.

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Posted by zwbob on Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:47 PM

It's been quite a while since I posted on here.  I actually forgot how.Tongue Tied

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Posted by zwbob on Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:58 PM

Now I rememberEmbarrassed

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, December 16, 2012 6:14 PM

zwbob.

Nice but.......I think you and the Chief need to hook up. I only see balck and white. Wink

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, December 16, 2012 6:23 PM

SRGUY the newer weaver desels are they still chain driven ? I had two older ones and they were and had to send them both in for repairs.

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Posted by AF53 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 7:26 PM

srguy

Hey Kev ... thanks but I'm no artist. Using simple stuff like kitty litter My cats would love that! (cheap) and the foam used in floral displays (ground with a rasp and spay painted) I was able to create some dimension on the layout.

Jim

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Posted by srguy on Sunday, December 16, 2012 7:43 PM

Cans I think .... very good runner so far ... smooth and powerful. The box was missing .... just styro packaging. Probably just a few years old .... never run. No complaints so far .... like I said ... a super deal.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, December 16, 2012 8:28 PM

SRGUY what I had it had can motors but it had like a drive train and it was run by a chain driven system

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:36 PM

ZWBob knows a real rail road when he sees it.  Go NS.  Stallions rule. Yes

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, December 17, 2012 5:05 AM

A great variety of pics and pikes this week.  Thanks everyone for posting.

Nish - Nicely done.

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, December 17, 2012 9:15 AM

The chain drive was Weavers earliest system, I don't think any of their 3 rail engines use that drive chain anymore...S.J.

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Posted by srguy on Monday, December 17, 2012 10:27 AM

There's very little on the internet that I can find on Weaver trains. I'm not sure when these were built (PRR Sharknose A-B Brunswick) but they appear to be new unused and came packaged in styrofoam with no box. I can say that there are 2 motors, a very loud horn, constant voltage headlight  and it runs great .... can start off on a crawl and power up with ease. Can anyone provide further info on this engine??

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Posted by stebbycentral on Monday, December 17, 2012 10:35 AM

Some shots from this year's Christmas layout.  I decided to use the On30 this season instead of the Flyer.  The photos read as the display does, left to right.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, December 17, 2012 2:11 PM

Finally was able to get a few photos of a joint project of the SD3Railers and the All Gauge Toy Train Assoc. In late October/early November our club was approached by Rady's Children's Hospital about setting up a Christmas layout in the lobby for patients and their families to enjoy during the holiday period. With such relatively short notice and some tweeking of their requirements we were able to put together something that has been very popular. All items are push button operated.

Thomas w/Annie & Clairabell,

Pennsylvania freight set,

 

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There have been some inquiries about possibly making this a permanent display in their lobby.  Thumbs UpThumbs Up

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Posted by jonadel on Monday, December 17, 2012 3:37 PM

Doug -- what a wonderful idea, you guys are the BEST!!!  If a permanent layout is in the future, I'll wager that many on this forum would contribute if $$$ become an issue, I know I would.  Way to go Yes

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, December 17, 2012 10:49 PM

One of last Friday's Christmas Trains at the museum, the other was the NPC Docksider with the NPC passenger cars.

North Pole Express w/Christmas consist:

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Posted by AF53 on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 7:53 AM

Great train Doug!

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