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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!
Good morning from Sunny and Warm Northeast Ohio!!!
Got a couple of cars done this week.
First up is a Tangent PS Combo Door Boxcar kit, painted with Scalecoat II NP Dark Green and Silver Paints and lettered with Tichy Decals. The NP used this car in both grain and lumber hauling duties due to the combo door.
Next a Front Range Double Door Boxcar kit, added A-Line Sill Steps then painted with Scalecoat II Black paint, then lettered with Herald King Decals. The Chesapeake Western was a Norfolk and Western Subsidiary and did not own any cars until the late 1970's when the N&W transferred a number of cars including this ex-NKP car from class B-54 on the merged railroads.
Also working on building a Moloco PC&F 50' RBL, shown is the frame with the ends and cushioning return spring attached. The ends are keyed so they are in position to be glued when installed.
Here I have installed the sides and underframe, now have to add the air reservoir, ABD Valve, brake cylinder, levers, airlines, guides and rodding to the underframe. Again the side is keyed so it fits perfectly giving a good solid box to work on.
Wabash GP35, U25b and C-424 hauling a general freight on the Strongsville Society of Model Railroad Engineers layout.
Thanks for looking!
Rick Jesionowski
Thanks for starting this weeks WPF, Rick. Excellent looking cars. Well done.
Came back from holiday to find a lovely surprise as I am a member of The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Society.
IMG_2709 by David Harrison, on Flickr
A really informative book.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Great photo's from everyone sofar.
Rick J - Thanks for starting the thread, and awesome job on the cars.
David - Books are always a welcomed addition.
My small contribution - I finished all the OC&T passenger cars (finally!) and now need only the "open-air" car, and to paint and decal a S2 to complete the excursion train.
Converted final OC&T Car by Richard Woodworth, on Flickr
I have been working on the new layout, and I finally have enough up to begin operations again! Here is one of the "in-place" industries, with a little fun just because I can.
Pepsi Plant HO Scale by Richard Woodworth, on Flickr
The plywood in the foreground will be moved very shotly onto the expansion area. (Finishing the benchwork/framing for that soon.)
Keep all the great pictures coming folks!
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
Hello everyone,
I want to appologize for being absent from Weekend Photo Fun, my favorite thread, for the past few weeks.
I have been dealing with my friend's collection and getting things together from the mass for his family. This has taken a tremendous amount of time.
Today I am trying to find prices for about 40 Battletech books going back over twenty years.
I have been following Weekend Photo Fun, and I have enjoyed all of the contributions. Thank you to all who participate.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Cola wars by Bear, on Flickr
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Hi all,
I've finally gotten around to repairing the turntable on my layout. Turns out the pogo pins providing power to the turntable bridge were losing contact, and so giving the Arduino driving it a false negative. That's all sorted, so I can run trains again.
The Location: Forests of the Pacific Northwest, OregonThe Year: 1948The Scale: On30The Blog: http://bvlcorr.tumblr.com
What better way to celebrate National Photo Month than posting to WPF; and thanks to Rick another edition has been opened with a pair of sharp looking boxcars. NP 3345 is my fav.
Thanks to all the contributors and viewers. Have a good weekend and a Happy National Ride a Bike Day. Regards, Peter
No Beer Cars this week. Decided to do a little something different. I saw an O scale car done up this way and really liked it. Purely a fantasy paint scheme.
Dan
Dan, love the RCA boxcars! Who cares if they are fantasy schemes? They look great!
Mike
Water Level Route Dan, love the RCA boxcars! Who cares if they are fantasy schemes? They look great!
I too agree with Mike. Those RCA cars look excellent. I wish we could get decals here in the U.K. like you can over the pond.
Add me as another one that loves the RCA boxcars. Awesome!
NorthBrit Water Level Route Dan, love the RCA boxcars! Who cares if they are fantasy schemes? They look great! I too agree with Mike. Those RCA cars look excellent. I wish we could get decals here in the U.K. like you can over the pond. David
Can a regular stamped envelope be sent to the U.K.? I would think so. If there is no additiona charge then you should be able to get these.
pike-62Can a regular stamped envelope be sent to the U.K.?
Well almost a regular stamp: $1.45 First-Class Mail International Global Forever stamp. But who made these decals?
Here is one of the real Nippers.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
BigDaddy pike-62 Can a regular stamped envelope be sent to the U.K.? Well almost a regular stamp: $1.45 First-Class Mail International Global Forever stamp. But who made these decals? Here is one of the real Nippers.
pike-62 Can a regular stamped envelope be sent to the U.K.?
The decals are mine. Contact me thru the private message feature.
Here is one in Albany , NY