Living the dream.
Hello everyone.
This week my share is something fun I discovered while cleaning out the garage.
When I visited the Transportation Museum in Roaknoke, Virginia, I purchased a cardboard model of "J" #611 and a passenger car.
I took a little time and assembled these kits... NIFTY!
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
I am looking forward to seeing everyone else's photographs this weekend. Lets have some fun!
-Kevin
Good morning from sunny and warm Northeast, OH; just got back from Cardiac Rehab.
Kevin, thanks for starting us out, unusual models for sure!
Here is what I got done this week:
First, an IMRC 10,000 Gallon Tank Car kit, with Yarmouth Models metal sill steps in place of the plastic ones. Car was painted with Scalecoat II Silver and Black Paints and lettered with a special set of decals I acquired from Andy Carlson. The Rio Grande Oil Co. was founded to supply the US Army's Mexico Incursion in 1917 and in the depths of the depression was acquired by the Richfield Oil Co. who wanted its California operations.
Next, a Branchline Express Reefer kit, painted with Scalecoat II Hunter Green paint and lettered with Microscale Decals. The Railway Express Company acquired several hundred new Express Reefers to replace the worn out wood cars after WWII. These were normally hauled at the head end of passenger trains as they were usually hauling extremely perishible fruit items that needed express service. They were also used to haul newspapers and magazines that had time limitations on them.
Rapido FP7A's and F7B with a passenger train on the Strongsville Club Layout.
Thanks for looking!
Rick Jesionowski
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1!
Thanks for starting off WPF Kevin. A nice looking kit.
Rick. Excellent models of the tank car and refrigerator reefer.
Youngest grandson, Thomas has been here all week. Here is his model of 'Thomas'.
IMG_2302 by David Harrison, on Flickr
David
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dti406Kevin, thanks for starting us out, unusual models for sure!
Yes, they are strange models to be sure, but it sure felt good just to put something together again! It has been way too long since I built a kit.
dti406The Rio Grande Oil Co. was founded to supply the US Army's Mexico Incursion in 1917 and in the depths of the depression was acquired by the Richfield Oil Co. who wanted its California operations.
Rick, I always appreciate the insteresting histories you share to go with the pictures of your freight cars. I never heard of the Rio Grande Oil Company. It sure is a handsome freight car.
NorthBritHere is his model of 'Thomas'.
I always love to see a smiling face on the weekend!
A scene at Leeds Sovereign Street Yard. Two Ale Wagons outside Hey & Humphreys Bottling Plant, A loaded Ministry of Munitions wagon outside T & J Harrison Small Arms Manufacturers.
IMG_2308 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Kevin, Thanks for opening the WPF, nice to see some good old fashioned assembly fun, and like this thread, emphasis on the fun.
Dave, Thomas looks at home on your layout, brings back good memories of when he tickled the imaginations of my grandkids.
Thanks to all the contributors and viewers. Have a good and safe weekend. Regards, Peter
David: Thank you fro another great scene from your layout.
Peter: Great photograph. I love the light-sourced halos visible underneath the awnings even though it is a daylight shot. Beautiful!