Link to New Place
Alex
Well, I guess I'll make final comments here, so I won't have to carry over to the new one...
TrainManTyI know what you mean about not enough cars
No you don't! This is my roster:Bay Window CabooseBay Window CabooseTank carNS Boxcar, OOS because of constant derails and me trying to find the cause...Centerbeam, awaiting replacement, since the one I got was broken (I really need to ship that thing, because I got the return number, but didn't get the cance to mail it back before we went away...)Observation, can't be used until I build larger layout with bigger curves
I have so much MRR-related stuff I want to do (including expanding my car "roster" [if you can call it that]), and no money to do it! Let's see, buy camera, expand roster, build new layout (at least get it to a point where I can run trains [such as get the main and a few industries built])... I need a job, but that definatley won't happen till summer... *sigh*
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Packers#1I might get the roof done today, or I'll wire up the layout a bit more. I picked up the wire today for both the town side and also to run a bus. will just be soldering connections though, as it still works fine and also is a HECK of a lot cheaper than suitcase connectors.
I never used suitcase connectors. I've gone for soldering the whole way. Once you get the hang of it, it's really quick to do.
I know what you mean about not enough cars! I need to approximetely double my fleet to run full-length trains and still switch enough cars to make a viable profit. Of course, I have somewhere around eleven cars out of service for either repair or paint work! I'm saving up for the big Springfield show...it's easy to find cars with metal wheels and Kadees there.
Ok, so it's a little late, but Happy New Year to you guys! It has been a great year on the forum!
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Happy New Year Guys,
Jamie
Cape Vincent Southern Railroad
HO scale Horseshoe Curve in 5’x10’
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Well, there's only about 10 minutes left of double 0 9...
Alex, yes, I sealed them, but apparently it didn't work. Now that I look at them, they came out kinda bad anyway. Once I get the white ones printed for the Genset and freight cars, I'll get the black MOW and green loco ones too...
Happy New Years!
Thanks Joe and John! I might get the roof done today, or I'll wire up the layout a bit more. I picked up the wire today for both the town side and also to run a bus. will just be soldering connections though, as it still works fine and also is a HECK of a lot cheaper than suitcase connectors.
In other ANRR news, 3 50' insulated boxcars have arrived, as well as 4 Evans 53' dbl. plug door boxcars. The furniture factory can be switched out, although there are not enough boxcars on roster to model the flow of lumber (I'll be building up a boxcar fleet for this b/c they can be used to switch out other industries. I'll later build up a fleet of centerbeam flats to take over this job.)
Don't have any pics. have taken some with my new phone. the Env3 has a 3 megapixel camera. not magazine quality, but still decent snapshots.
Alex, sweet work on that LVRC loco!
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Alex, ...
You know you have to seal the decal paper after printing them, yes?
Sawyer, that furniture factory is looking great!
John, that is a neat layout!
Well, I found out that my airbrush wasn't shipped because the propel couldn't be shipped by airmail. So I'm gonna reorder it sometime soon.And my dad found the decals... I printed some, and they're drying. Hopefully I can finish that caboose tonight...
And I sent back the centerbeam, so the new one should be here next week I guess.
~G4
19 Years old, modeling the Cowlitz, Chehalis, and Cascade Railroad of Western Washington in 1927 in 6X6 feet.
John, that's an awesome layout man, thanks for the pics/ I'd say you've spent the money well, lol!
Lewis and Clark Park
Remember this? The updated version.
Well, there you have it. I hope you all like it.
That's a nice layout, John! Neat era to model as well!
I'd say their money has been spent pretty dern wisely, sweet pics IVRW!
Here is my workbench.
The Yard with Stockton behind it.
A view from the engine facilities to the Irvine Yard.
And, here is my favorite photo, Downtown Stockton.
Dont worry, I will show more photos soon, mainly because the main provider of everything you see (Grandma and Grandpa) have requested more views of how wisely their money has been spent. :) But for now, enjoy these four.
Sweet Joe.
Train stuff includes an issue of N scale Railroading magazine, GMR 2010, and 5 boxcars. my aunt ordered two more, but they weren't here in time. Also got some white glue, which I've used to get the basic scenery down on the layout.
In non-mr stuff, A Packers throw blanket, Greg Jennings jersey, $50 iTunes giftcard, and soem other smaller stuff. Also got an Env3, but Verizon screwed up on the plan so we gotta take them in tomorrow and activate them in the store.
here's the youtube update vid. I've since added a LOT more scenery though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXqLNvMlHcg
I'll have pics of the updated scenery soon though.
Page 5? Seriously...
I forget what format my phone takes videos in, but I know it doesn't work with WMM.
Here's what train stuffI got:
And a broken centerbeam, which I'll return to Walthers next week...
I also got some paints, but Walthers forgot to ship the decal paper (DOH!). The observation is too long for my curves (I'll be starting on a new layout soon), and I don't want to take the centerbeam out of the box, just to make sure Walthers will take it back (but I'm SOOOO tempted to run it, just once!), so currently only the tanker is operational.
For non train stuff, I got a new stick and a pair of skates (both of which I needed REALLY badly. I have practice on Saturday, and might go to an open skate tomorrow. If I do go, I need to go to the pro shop (where my aunt and grandma got them, which is at the rink) and get them heat molded to my feet... and sharpened, since they're about as sharp as an apple... lol
Merry Christmas!
Tyler, it takes video in both .mp4 and .DAV or something like that files.
IVRW, sweet man. looking forward to some pictures!
Does your Ipod take .mov files? I use the ImToo converter for converting my .mov and AVCHD files to .wmv files that Windows Movie Maker can edit. I've tried lots of other editing programs like Sony Vegas, Pinnacle VideoSpin, and ArcSoft MediaImpressions but keep coming back to WMM. VideoSpin is free and is good software but it's not as snappy as WMM and it can't handle 16:9 non-HD format.
You can download ImToo here. The trial edition is free and works forever but can only handle clips shorter than 3 minutes - never a problem for me!
http://www.imtoo.com/mov-converter.html
TrainManTyI bought myself a new point-and-shoot camera to carry everywhere this year...I'm not getting much in the way of gifts otherwise, and nothing train-related. But the camera has HD video, so you'll be seeing some HD video of the WRS soon!
I bought myself a new point-and-shoot camera to carry everywhere this year...I'm not getting much in the way of gifts otherwise, and nothing train-related. But the camera has HD video, so you'll be seeing some HD video of the WRS soon!
Sweet Tyler. If my youth group teacher remember the free-source video-editing software he knows of, I'll use my ipod again for video after I can build something to mount it to the tripod.
I might start loosing some time to work on my layout. Got rugby practice today, if I like it, I'm playing.
Sweet Joe. And thanks for the compliment. First ever scratchbuild for me.
My Christmas list is a phone from my parents (probably an Env3) and from Santa (my little bro is in second grade) I asked for a $50 iTunes giftcard and also 5 Atlas boxcars. From my aunt I asked for some more boxcars, and I asked my grandma for a Greg Jennings jersey (#85 for the Packers) and also GMR 2010, white glue, and if she can, a boxcar or two. note that it's boxcar heavy; I need to build my fleet up big time.
I'm going to get off in a few and work on the smooth-it lot for the furniture factory.
Wow, both of you, excellent!
So I got my christmas list done, and my mom was ordered it today (I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, and she couldn't anyway). I decided on a few gondolas (for MOW service), tank car, covered hopper, centerbeam, airbrush (FINALLY!!), a few paints, and various decal schtuffs. The gondolas and glosscote were backordered, but I got a heavyweight observation instead, so I can start building a business train.That stuff, and for non train stuff, a hockey stick, money for skates (I kinda need to pick them and try them on before getting them, since sizing is REALLY important for skates), and something else of which I don't know what it is.
I'll try and be around more once I can actually have my computer back, hopefully sometime in the next few days (I'm gonna guess Monday?)...
Packers#1Well, here's the ANRR update. I should have time to build the furniture factory this weekend. if not, the week after enxt will probably give me enough time to really devote the time I need to to it.
Well, here's the ANRR update. I should have time to build the furniture factory this weekend. if not, the week after enxt will probably give me enough time to really devote the time I need to to it.
Well, began my furniture factory scratchbuild today. seems I had plenty of time, lol. Tonight I will begin the smooth-it lot for it. The layout is a bit messy from working with the smooth-it and plaster, but I will eventually get that cleaned up.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkpnSSfD2tcOverview of complex:Close-ups:Yard overview 12/18/09:
Tyler, looks good. My engine service facility is the enginehouse in the back (will eventually kitbash a couple Pikestuff engine houses together to make one) with a long track that holds the locos that are ready, being serviced, or being prepared.
I rebuilt my engine terminal! Now it's behind the yard on what used to be Classification #4, which is now used for MOW and RIP track ops as well. The track has plenty of room for equipment so now I can have MOW equipment, cars on the RIP track, and a loco servicing area all at the same time! The area where the engine terminal used to be will be rebuilt into the Mascoma River Valley with a bridge over the Mascoma River.
I don't have a photo of the building itself since the photo didn't come out well, but here's a few shots from other parts of the facility.
Engine fueling area. That FP7 and 70-tonner are on the deadline behind the yard with the old wreck train.
MOW area. The boxcar is used for storage, and those are old crossties in the gondola and piled on the ground.
I've CS4 before and I now own Photoshop Elements 7. Most of the features in CS4, most of use will never have a use for. The main thing being is the color formatting options, it has for professional printers. But PS Elements 7 is great, it has all the features I need, I'm still learning all the features. But most of them are buried it the software, so buying or getting a Photoshop book from your library is a must. I bought PS elements 7 and Premier Elements 7 combo pack for $60 after rebate a few months ago on Amazon. This was a great deal, but prices are more now. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=photoshop+elements Check out this link to see if any of the version will work for you. There isn't really any difference between the 7 and 8 version, mostly just a new box. I can do any of the fancy stuff you can do in CS4 in elements, it just takes a little more work. But who here can afford $200-$600 software..................