After getting a nice morning hike in I got motivated to start working on a mine. I got my last 3 ft section a straight track. This completed my siding out to the mine. The mine went very fast to build. Took a few hours to complete. Now I have to make some nice tip cars that will rust nice when left outside and hang two lanterns outside the mine entrance. . Here are some pictures.
Shawn
Lookin good! As you said "Now I have to make some nice tip cars that will rust nice when left outside and hang two lanterns outside the mine entrance." I would suggest using copper sheeting to build your cars, it is easy enough to solder together, and when placed outside it weathers out rather quickly. If you are into a bit of humor, might I be so bold as to suggest putting one of the lanterns you talk about on top of a "red barrel clearly marked EXPLOSIVES".
Tom Trigg
Capt Bob Johnson wrote:Tom, that sounds like something TJ would do; he does like a big bang!!!
After 23 years playing with explosives in the Army, I too, like a bigger bang.
Hey Howdy,
Great looking mine...just put TNT on the barrel :)
Regards,
Zak
Keep On Railroad'n..............
SNOWSHOE wrote:I like that idea. I am in ther process of painting a few barrels. I will have to see how I can get explosives written on a small barrel with the lantern on top. Cool idea.
Try your local Office Depot, Staples or other stationary store. The all sell rubber stamps, look for a "build your own kit". Granted this will fade out rather quickly but it is easy enough to re do.
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