ho pictures

[Anonymous]

I am a ho modeler myself and have a 10x10 foot layout. I was wondering if anyone has some pictures of their layout I could see?

[cacole]

Go to http://users.ssvecnet.com/cacole for pictures of the Cochise & Western Model Railroad Club's 20x40 foot HO scale layout.

[Anonymous]

thanks you have a huge layout.

[Anonymous]

I just posted photos of my layout on a personal web page.

http://dgoodlander.home.att.net/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html

I plan on working on the screnery over the winter.

[Anonymous]

No wounder why the wives think your all crazy! WOW!
BNSFrailfan.

[cwclark]

just started my layout last March and this is as far as i've gotten img src=<"http://community.webshots.com/user/bayouman1">....Chuck[:D]

[Anonymous]

cwclark, how big is your layout?

[Anonymous]

This is my 9.5 x 10 ft layout: http://community.webshots.com/album/109373438labwaY.
Reed

[Anonymous]

your diarama looks incredible.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone else have pictures they would like to share?

[dano99a]

http://www.crtraincrew.com/layouts/dan.html

still workin on it... of course, it's never done

[Anonymous]

Here is a link to some pictures of my layout.

http://community.webshots.com/album/105640445VTDutw?437

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dano99a

http://www.crtraincrew.com/layouts/dan.html

still workin on it... of course, it's never done

That's a great looking layout. Just one question: are you using BRASS track or is the discoloration just from some form of weathering? From what I have heard that stuff is awful.
Reed

[dano99a]

Thanks! feed back from folks on this forum makes it worthwhile. To answer your question:

"Some" (2%) of the spur tracks in the yard are in fact brass, the rest of the layout 98%
is nickel silver. Yes it is awful, 2 years ago it was all brass but I ripped up most of it and replaced it because I was converting to DCC.

The biggest problem with brass is keeping it clean, I have to resort to taking sand paper or a sanding disc with a dremmel tool to it to clean that stuff, kind of a pain in the butt.

Though I only have to clean that once in a while, the main lines and through trackage in the yard and the trolley line are nickel silver. Those get cleaned twice a week with a CMX clean machine due to the lack of a ceiling in my basement, though I just got done covering it with plastic so this might help me out in the cleaning department on my layout.

Now I use all the old brass track I have laying around to do sketches for the expantion that is taking place right now on my layout. It's kinda handy, I piece it all together so I know exactly how much track to buy and where to cut it. Then just replace it with good track. (I'll post pictures of this tonight for all to see what I'm talking about)

Never a dull moment in this hobby, and we all learn something new everyday it seems.

[:)]

[Anonymous]

Here's my model page http://community.webshots.com/album/171515699uwkftJ Hope you enjoy. some pics of the new and some pics of the old.

Andrew

[CBQ_Guy]

Model Railroader magazine usually has a couple now and then!

[Anonymous]

Heres mine http://www.greenfieldline.photosite.com

[Anonymous]

Here are some pictures from my layout

http://community.webshots.com/user/nhguy21

It has changed some, I will update the pics in a few months. Its been to nice to be in the basement all summer. But with the 5-6 months of winter approching I will get a lot more done.

Josh

[cmitcham]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dano99a

Now I use all the old brass track I have laying around to do sketches for the expantion that is taking place right now on my layout. It's kinda handy, I piece it all together so I know exactly how much track to buy and where to cut it. Then just replace it with good track.

[:0]DUH!![:0]

i've been wondering what to do with all that old brass sectional junk. thanks for the great tip.

calvin.

edit - wow finally a star, i didn't even notice [:)]

[ClinchValleySD40]

Link to some old pics of my layout under my signature. Since the pics the backdrop and fascia are about done, one yard is in and working on track on the branch lines. Mainline is done also.

[Mark300]

Great job on the Cochise & Western photos and tour....I think it's great to have a story to go with the tour and I love the wry humorous vignettes about developing the 'community,' ...especially the Acela at the 'museum' when all 'we' get for the tour is a doodlebug (LOL) (Forgetting about the lack of catenary!).

I think the stories about what's going on in the layout adds to its overall quality no matter how big or small.

That was great fun and really brings a smile to my face (I hope I don't burst out laughing during a boring meeting or phone call when I remember).

Thanks!

Mark

[cwclark]

QUOTE: Originally posted by modelrailroadergot22

cwclark, how big is your layout?

it is 25' x 23'...there will be three levels 4" apart when completed...it is a dogbone layout with a double main the shape of the letter G...chuck[:D]

[leighant]

Do you care if an N scaler butts in?

http://www.railimages.com/gallery/kennethanthony

3x7' N layout- Santa Fe at "courthouse square town" in piney woods of East Texas
2x3' N layout- on-base supply trackage aboard a US Navy blimp base
30"x40" N layout- romanticized southwest desert scene with a streamliner
27"x34" N layout- Berlin Germany during the Cold War with double track mainline and double track elevated line
1 foot deep scene on lengthwise-divided 2'x4' N layout- Texas seaport with export grain elevator

[DonaldAgne]

Thanks for breaking the ice, leighant. Another N-scaler here. Link to my layout webpage below.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dano99a

http://www.crtraincrew.com/layouts/dan.html

still workin on it... of course, it's never done

Dano99a, Nice to see a local layout, I'm not sure which yard is crossed at roberts Rd, and I-70 but I always wish i could sit on that bridge watch without being hassled. One of my clients works out of the Buckeye yard.

[Anonymous]

Dan Great layout pics. I'm building a Reading Anthracite Based Coal hauling layout in "N" You give me something to shoot for. Do you have any pics of what you did with the coal mine when you finished that area. That's one of the few coal mine kits that is available in "N, at least for under $75.00 Thanks, Dave

[dano99a]

QUOTE: Originally posted by carpenter matt

QUOTE: Originally posted by dano99a

http://www.crtraincrew.com/layouts/dan.html

still workin on it... of course, it's never done

Dano99a, Nice to see a local layout, I'm not sure which yard is crossed at roberts Rd, and I-70 but I always wish i could sit on that bridge watch without being hassled. One of my clients works out of the Buckeye yard.

Thanks, and that is Buckeye Yard under that bridge. CSX and NS share it but it's more NS than CSX. You could sit up there and watch at one time but now days you'll probably get hassled by the NS police or the local police. (homeland security!!)

A great place to go is Cooke Road.

[dano99a]

QUOTE: Originally posted by davsachz

Dan Great layout pics. I'm building a Reading Anthracite Based Coal hauling layout in "N" You give me something to shoot for. Do you have any pics of what you did with the coal mine when you finished that area. That's one of the few coal mine kits that is available in "N, at least for under $75.00 Thanks, Dave

Assuming your talking to me, Thanks! uhh.. the mine area is still pink foam and is still in the planning stage. but I'll shoot a photo of it as is and post it here if your interested.

Thanks again....

[Anonymous]

WOW! What awesome layouts!

[Anonymous]

N scale modelers are also allowed