selector You have a very nice and impressive display there, Rob. I love trestles, and yours is especially nice. What did you use for greenery? -Crandell
You have a very nice and impressive display there, Rob. I love trestles, and yours is especially nice.
What did you use for greenery?
-Crandell
Thanks. Most of that greenery has now been replaced by more realistic ( i think ) looking commercial stuff from Woodland scenics.That was all antural stuff various ferns some seedam etc.We started running into some allergy problems though and switched it out.
Rob
Thanks Jarrell.
Two votes, that settles it then Crandell, , I shall submit to your better judgement.
Hopefully the next one will surpass and become the new 'favorite.......
'til then..... take care and be safe
Karl.
That makes two votes for this one, Karl.
I dunno, Karl.. l've seen a few of your creations and I think I like this one best. I just can't imagine a whole layout full of such. Just super!
Jarrell
ukguy SierraWest Rigging Shed ..... Kit #303 Karl.A
SierraWest Rigging Shed ..... Kit #303
Karl.A
motard98 Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTbtHbUjmM
Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTbtHbUjmM
You're off to a good start; the train reminds me of the coal trains I saw when we visited western North Carolina on fall 2008, CSX on the former Clinchfield main line
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
Just a comment about girls and train - we didn't have Thomas when our girls (3) were small but we did have a small 0-27 layout. I would plan switching puzzles - the girls would have to figure out how to get car A into location B, etc., particularly when the switch was facing the wrong direction. They loved it. In time, they moved on to other interests that challenged their skills and taught them new ones. Now approx. 40 years later, daughter #1 became a very good artist and can also tear down an engine or install new brakes with the best of them. Daughter #2 always remained a "girl's girl" but even still, has become a licensed cyclo-cross official and officiates while her husband and one of her sons race. Daughter #3 went on to become a member of a stock car pit crew, moved on to building sail boats (the only girl to make it on a boat building crew) and now an electronics supervisor. She's also very good with power and hand tools of all types.
So, while every bit a lady today and interested in all "girl" things, exposure to trains at a young age certainly did not hurt - I like to think that it helped plant the seeds for all the other things that they have learned over the years. Makes a guy very proud.
Chuck
Grand River & Monongah Railroad and subsidiary Monongah Railway
Great looking top notch stuff as always folks,Here are two more pics from me for this weekend ( which is almost over )
my friend ,you are blessed .your granddaughter brought tears to my eyes ,I to have a granddaughter who is 21/2 and loves Thomas and papa's trains , my son in law is not so thrilled with the relationship between Thomas ,papa and his daughter. but hey bummer,you don't tell a man that is becoming a grandfather that you want him to be involved with your child but he cant share his love of trains .....great picts all...Jerry
Wonderful, wonderful work shown as usual. Karl, Wolfgang, DJ, Selector, and all the rest of you Masterfully done. I have been finishing the last of my Ticky Train Group Flat Cars as I have had time during a very busy week. Here they are fresh from decaling and painting. Loads and weathering yet to come......
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Thank you Terry, much appreciated.
Thank you my friend, although I dont think it is as good as the Tool Shed next to it. I'm still pleased with how it came out and how they look together.
Blue FlamerThere's a dad that knows that you can never start them to young to be SAFE railroaders whether it be real or model. Just over 2 years ago I bought my grandson a small Thomas the Train starter set for his 1st. birthday just to get him started. My wife said I was nuts because he was "To young" for trains. Guess who took to the trains like a duck to water. Now when he is asked by his mom & dad what Thomas things that he would like for birthdays or Christmas, his answer is, "Granddad will get me some Thomas stuff". At three years old, Thomas is his pride and joy. When he gets a little older, I will start him on the real stuff. In the meantime, he gets real enjoyment out of building up, tearing down and then rebuilding his own Railroad Empire. Blue Flamer.
There's a dad that knows that you can never start them to young to be SAFE railroaders whether it be real or model.
Just over 2 years ago I bought my grandson a small Thomas the Train starter set for his 1st. birthday just to get him started. My wife said I was nuts because he was "To young" for trains. Guess who took to the trains like a duck to water. Now when he is asked by his mom & dad what Thomas things that he would like for birthdays or Christmas, his answer is, "Granddad will get me some Thomas stuff". At three years old, Thomas is his pride and joy. When he gets a little older, I will start him on the real stuff. In the meantime, he gets real enjoyment out of building up, tearing down and then rebuilding his own Railroad Empire.
Blue Flamer.
You're post sounds vaguely familiar..... About the only train oriented stuff I did today was to babysit (play) with my granddaughter.
She is 2 1/2 years. Got her the set for her second birthday.
Karl, that is probably the best item I have seen from you. All of your work is extremely fine, but this one is simply stunning. Wow!
motard98Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTbtHbUjmM
Gotta love that first run man! looks good.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Really Nice Work Karl !
TerryinTexas
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Well, better late than never. Hope you enjoy.
CV 7917 enters the south end of the yard, late summer 1955.
I'm trying to model 1956, not live in it.
Some very nice work this weekend. Here are some odds "n" ends on the M&A Railway.
Having just watched your video I was very happy for you not only because the reverse looped worked but for your layout with those long sweeping curves with plenty of room for track elevation and the beginnings of landscaping. But, it also made me sad as I look at my 18" and 22" radius curves on my 4' X 16' layout. I am thankfull for what I have and am not really ready for a large layout.
Maybe some day.........
Congratulations.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
C&O Fanwedudler I've not much done, I'm waiting for tracks for my fiddle yard. So I came about this one evening project: Wolfgang Now that's pretty Cool Did you Scratch build it or is it a kit ?
wedudler I've not much done, I'm waiting for tracks for my fiddle yard. So I came about this one evening project: Wolfgang
I've not much done, I'm waiting for tracks for my fiddle yard. So I came about this one evening project:
Wolfgang
Now that's pretty Cool
Did you Scratch build it or is it a kit ?
Scratch built, Flaggy started its life as German Railroader. More at this thread.
Pueblo & Salt Lake RR
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Congrats
Nice looking layout !
Isn't it great to finally run some trains ?
motard98Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night
Congrats on a successful first trip down the line, Motard. One of the most satisfying feelings in the world, isn't it?
Very nice layout. Looks like there will be lots of good photogenic railfanning locations!
Jim
"I am lapidary but not eristic when I use big words." - William F. Buckley
I haven't been sleeping. I'm afraid I'll dream I'm in a coma and then wake up unconscious. -Stephen Wright
selectorGreat Western Railway Fan, the person standing is their dad, and he is a hogger on the same railway. The fellow at the throttle on this timetabled train is his brother. Dad took them along to wave to Uncle Bob as he roars past. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. -Crandell
Great Western Railway Fan, the person standing is their dad, and he is a hogger on the same railway. The fellow at the throttle on this timetabled train is his brother. Dad took them along to wave to Uncle Bob as he roars past.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Guilford GuyThose Soo Line shots are pretty nice! Butttttttttttt, you need to blend the bottom of the backdrop into the rest of the scenery, and ditch the caboose industries ground throws!
Those Soo Line shots are pretty nice! Butttttttttttt, you need to blend the bottom of the backdrop into the rest of the scenery, and ditch the caboose industries ground throws!
I never said I was done. You are correct however,the backdrop will eventually be blended in with scenery. The caboose industry ground throws will stay.
Guilford GuyWeekend Photo Fun? I thought we did away with those!
Sorry...you lost me with that statement??
Those Soo Line shots are pretty nice! Butttttttttttt, you need to blend the bottom of the backdrop into the rest of the scenery, and ditch the caboose industries ground throws! Weekend Photo Fun? I thought we did away with those!
Alex
I haven't posted anything in a while so I figured I would post a progress shot for my depot. I have yet to add any details such as weathering, window treatments or signage. To tell you the truth, the glue is drying for the roof as I took this picture! I'm just excited to make any progress at all!