Sunday Photo Fun 3-19-06

[johnsgg1]

Laz, yes that is the Lionel Backshop. It is the centerpiece of my 'maintenance' area. I purchased it when I was stationed in Germany. It has made several trips across the pond.

It is modified a bit. I added permanently on interior lights; brighter machine lights; a Bosch machine shop sound box (5 machine sounds); two welding light circuits and I improved the look of the smoke during night running.

It works great. It is very much maligned by those with some sort of axe to grind against Lionel. Yes, the tin walls are thin, but so what? Once set up it really doesn't matter.

I did install the modified board Lionel furnished.

Jefelectric, yes, it is about 42" , plus the height of the trestle, to the floor - but knock on wood, I haven't had a misshap. I eventually plan to install some plexiglass, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

[Craignor]

Great pics everyone!

[jefelectric]

John, That is a totally awesome layout. I don't know if I would have the guts to run trains on that outer loop though, looks like a long drop to the floor!

[laz 57]

Totally cool JOHN, is that a Lionel Back Shop on the layout?
Does it work?
laz57

[Demon09]

that is an amazing layout...... if you ever decide to do full scenery, it will be a dream layout........ ive got to admit, im more than a bit jealous even!

[darianj]

Awesome layout John.[bow]

[johnsgg1]

Here are a few pics of my "flattop" layout. No scenery or detailing - just Lionel toy trains, tubular track and accessories.


The elevated section is all 072 using eight switches. It was a necessity for me to be able to run the larger engines.

[jefelectric]

Colin, You are good. Have to think up a better test.

[dave_hartmann]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man
Dave, when did you stop by the SEPGRS layout? I ran a lot of that display, and set it up and took it down. That engine that you have a picture of from the layout is mine. I was the teenager there. Were you the one talking to the little kid in the conductor's hat? The guys at the Hi Rail club are all friends of mine.

I was there on Saturday afternoon around 1:30. I had my son with me who was wearing a Thomas The Tank Engine baseball cap. I have two more shots of the SEPGRS layout on my blog:

http://www.ogaugewatch.com/photos/great_train_expo_31806/

I wasn't able to get that many shots because my son was getting a bit restless. I loved the layout. Nice work.

Dave
http://www.ogaugewatch.com

[tmcc man]

Jefelectric, it is a Baldwin Diesel Switcher, from Weaver. A V10000 is the model.

[tmcc man]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dave_hartmann

Hi all, here are a few photos I shot at the Great Train Expo in the Fort Washington, PA convention center yesterday:











The first photo is from the SEPGRS G Scale layout, the rest are of the Independent Hi Railers Layout.

Dave
http://www.ogaugewatch.com

Dave, when did you stop by the SEPGRS layout? I ran a lot of that display, and set it up and took it down. That engine that you have a picture of from the layout is mine. I was the teenager there. Were you the one talking to the little kid in the conductor's hat? The guys at the Hi Rail club are all friends of mine.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Tim, wow that is easy.
The engine is a 484 Daylight, Railking Model, MTH make, and I believe around 1999-2002 was when that model was made.

WRONG


Well actually you had 1 part right, it is a 4-8-4

The correct answer is a 4-8-4 GS-4 Northern MTH 1997 Vol 1.

You have got to sharpen up Colin , this only gets harder next week....Tim

[1688torpedo]

Nice photo's all! Maybe CTT will publish some of them in a issue someday? Take Care.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by falconer

Does that CN Husky-Stack actually read like it appears INTERMOBAL instead of INTERMODAL!

Andrew F.

Yep, it does say 'INTERMOBAL'....thought it was kinda odd, like it should say 'INTERMODAL'. Sounds like somoene at QC forgot to check for spelling lol.

Chris

[Anonymous]

Does that CN Husky-Stack actually read like it appears INTERMOBAL instead of INTERMODAL!

Andrew F.

[thatboy37]

HEY NICE PICS YOU PUT UP BY THE WAY HOW DID YOUR TRAIN SHOW GO THIS WEEKEND

[laz 57]

Nice pics GIZ.
laz57

[Anonymous]

Great pic's people. Thanks Steve

[Anonymous]

Lots of nice trains and photos everyone , this is my newest loco and caboose , which I am so pleased with [:D]

ok I'll try Shutterfly......









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[jefelectric]

What about my diesel Colin?

[tmcc man]

Tim, wow that is easy.
The engine is a 484 Daylight, Railking Model, MTH make, and I believe around 1999-2002 was when that model was made.

[Frank53]

Mrs 53 got hold of "the wall" and put down the first coat:

[dave_hartmann]

Hi all, here are a few photos I shot at the Great Train Expo in the Fort Washington, PA convention center yesterday:











The first photo is from the SEPGRS G Scale layout, the rest are of the Independent Hi Railers Layout.

Dave
http://www.ogaugewatch.com

[jefelectric]

Wow, what a bunch of great pictures.

pigseyes, Is that fair testing a young guy like Colin with a steamer?

I've got a diesel for him now.



How about it Colin, what is it.

c-burke9, It is always nice to see some Lackawanna equipment.

[wrmcclellan]

Jonadel - that last photo of yours looks like an OTTS meeting to me.....

[csxt30]

Really great pictures everyone & of course I sure enjoyed Tims Southern Spy pictures !! [:D][:D] That would be us alright !! LOL !!
Thanks,

[darianj]

Nice pics everyone! Always a joy.

[mickey4479]

zwbob: I wonder if you need some more trains!!!!!? Neat layout and lots of trains. Just what I like.[:)]

[dwiemer]

looks good as usual guys.
thanks,
dennis