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Sunday Photo Fun 11-20-05
Posted by spankybird on Sunday, November 20, 2005 3:59 AM















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Lets have some fun [:D] [:)] [8D] [:p]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 20, 2005 4:44 AM

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, November 20, 2005 7:05 AM




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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:25 AM


Good morning gang. Here's the beginning of another scene on the layout. Mrs PE custom painted the pumper the other night. This small oil co. will be named for a friend of mine in Tx. that is in the Oil Business. He will get a kick out of it when he sees it............Tim



Oh yea almost forgot...Looked for pictures of sports cars to post on the TRAIN FORUM but could'nt find any in my collection.
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Posted by waltrapp on Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:53 AM
These are the only 3 pictures I have of my 2005 Christmas layout for now.

A winter scene on the plateau area.

I took the 2 pictures of the bus because my brother just gave it to me as a gift. THere's some very personal history behind why we both flash back memories looking at it! I took them to show my brother that I gave the bus a special spot on the layout.

And don't forget, as Tom likes to remind us (thanks Tom!) - click on the picture to enlarge it.







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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, November 20, 2005 11:24 AM
Scratchbuilt bridge for teh first of two reversing loops on my upper level:


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Posted by daan on Sunday, November 20, 2005 1:20 PM
@ frank53 you really made a scary trestle!! Looks terrific!
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Posted by pbjwilson on Sunday, November 20, 2005 1:24 PM
For those of you with kids or grandkids these balloon launchers are alot of fun.





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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, November 20, 2005 2:24 PM
Modified teh layout to replace the crossover with 0-31 switches:


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Posted by webenda on Sunday, November 20, 2005 3:16 PM
Wow Tom!!! That is a beauty. It looks scale. And those power poles! It looks like miniature bolts holding the cross-arms. Are you becoming a rivit counter?

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, November 20, 2005 3:27 PM
Quiet day in the yards, BNSF about to leave from the brewery


A very nice diesel and a great runner


I also coudn't find any internet pic's of sports cars for the TRAIN FORUM, but then again....... oh, never mind.

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Posted by webenda on Sunday, November 20, 2005 3:39 PM
Great pictures everyone.
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Frank53,

It looks even scarier with the train blurred from high speed. Are you going to line the floor with pillows?
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pbjwilson,

I always enjoy seeing your carpet railroad. The balloon launcher looks like serious fun. I have never seen one before.

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, November 20, 2005 4:00 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by webenda

Wow Tom!!! That is a beauty. It looks scale. And those power poles! It looks like miniature bolts holding the cross-arms. Are you becoming a rivit counter?



LOL - Wayne, I don't think we have to worry about me becoming a 'rivit counter'. The engine is an MTH Railking from arount 2000.

The poles are scale and look really neat. [8D]

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, November 20, 2005 4:39 PM
Jonadel and pigseyes, you guys got a problem with it, cause I will quit with it. Hows that sound???? Lets hear the feedback, huh!!!
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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:15 PM
Nicw pics GIZ
FRANK 53 little scarey??????
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:44 PM
Wow! Today I attended a small show in Columbus and met David Baran, Nitro Boy on the forum and purchased several of his hand built wooden telegraph poles like Tom did when Dave was selling them up north. Unbelievable quality! The photos tell the story. What an improvement over the plastics. My artist daughter gave them a two thumbs up tonight when she saw them.















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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:48 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Jonadel and pigseyes, you guys got a problem with it, cause I will quit with it. Hows that sound???? Lets hear the feedback, huh!!!


I vote with Pigseye and Janadel.

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:05 PM
Okay, I will now quit with photos, PERIOD. I will only post the saying "nice photos, everyone"

Are you all happy now???????????????
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:13 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Okay, I will now quit with photos, PERIOD. I will only post the saying "nice photos, everyone"

Are you all happy now???????????????


You asked, we answered.
So you got an answer you didn't like.
I suggest you don't ask if you don't want answers.

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:42 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Okay, I will now quit with photos, PERIOD. I will only post the saying "nice photos, everyone"

Are you all happy now???????????????


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Posted by nitroboy on Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:59 PM
Thanks for the compliments Buckeye. And those poles sure look great on your layout! I will have to stop by and see the whole layout.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, November 20, 2005 11:55 PM
Nice photos guys.

Walt - you will have to provide the story behind the dates on the tunnel portal.

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Posted by tmcc man on Monday, November 21, 2005 5:35 AM
Buckeye, I over reacted to the situation. Sorry, to you, Jonadel, and pigseyes.
Nitroboy, from those photos, the poles look great. Nice job
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Posted by spankybird on Monday, November 21, 2005 6:04 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Okay, I will now quit with photos, PERIOD. I will only post the saying "nice photos, everyone"

Are you all happy now???????????????


Colin, here is a noval idea, post pics of YOUR trains. [;)]

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, November 21, 2005 6:17 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by spankybird

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Okay, I will now quit with photos, PERIOD. I will only post the saying "nice photos, everyone"

Are you all happy now???????????????


Colin, here is a noval idea, post pics of YOUR trains. [;)]

[#ditto]

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, November 21, 2005 8:36 AM
Colin, lesson well learned. Things might make you mad but wait a few and then post if necessary. Usually come out better. I see some jerks post on here but I let some things slide so "we" don't get the reputation of being a bunch of jerks like another forum or two. Also, you need to take the "heat", laugh and then give some back at the right time. This is friends joking and not real "war".

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Posted by 1688torpedo on Monday, November 21, 2005 9:08 AM
Terrific Photo's Everyone! PbjWilson- Nice photo's of your Grandson Enjoying the Trains.They are a classic. Reminds me of when I was his age.[:)] Looks like he has plenty of fun at your house. Colin- Go ahead and post some photo's of your Trains. Just keep in mind what the Chief just posted above.
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Posted by FJ and G on Monday, November 21, 2005 1:42 PM
I'll have some cool photos by next week when tracks start going down outside.

In meantime, I discovered a neat spiking tool that's probably better than the spiking tool sold by micromark.

It's a Stanley Max Grip with several cool features (pictured below):

Great rubber grip

Jaws are tilted for easier handling

Grip teeth go crosswise so that there's a perfect groove to hold the spike or homemade spike from staples so it won't move fore or back or left or right.

Second photo is how I built some of my doors, using a template. I'll have all photos in about a week.




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Posted by tmcc man on Monday, November 21, 2005 2:37 PM
i am waiting for a digital camera. My mom is getting one, so I will use that one most likely
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Posted by scottychaos on Monday, November 21, 2005 2:39 PM
tmcc man,
please dont directly link to my LV diamond.
thanks,
Scot

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