What are you working on today (or at the time you post).....I'll start with my workbench today....
Here we have my M650, C40-8, SD45MA4, a bunch of F units and the tentatively named F60....I model the future and this is a result of combining industrial metal printers with the use it or lose it provision of copyright laws. Who knows what monster will be next....
so I want to see what you are working on right now, don't be afraid to post something scratchbuilt out of everything left over countless projects....
A Athearn BB Family Lines SW1500 awaiting French Gray paint for the handrails and grabs...
Larry
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Figuring out how to use Decoder Pro for loco adjustments now that it's hooked up to my NCE layout. Today figured out how to speed match 2 non-similar (decoder wise) diesels which I had formerly done manually via the nCE throttle. An Athearn Tsunami sound GP-9 with a Kato converted TCS non-sound decoder. The tricky parts for me were to note that the Tsunami speed curve won't "take" when "written" unless the dropdown "user defined speed curve" is selected, plus how to make the rear (TCS) loco headlight function properly (when the consist in reverse). I had to set the individual CV for that, with trial and error, not finding the selection in the lighting or consist tabs. Fun to work through it while the Masters is on (not paying much attention).
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
A MESS!!!
but in one corner of it I have been making coal loads for some of my hoppers
I have a pair of three foot modules for my clubs T-Trak layout, which will be a six foot industrial switching set, for display at shows.
An old Bachmann missle off of one of their flat cars. I am wrapping it in a piece of a black 33 gallon trash bag which I will paint green. It will be mounted on a Micro Trains 50 foot flat car.
The next project on the workbench is the second Walthers Mi-Jack transloader crane that I purchased yesteday at the Timonium shwo. When built and installed it will complete the intermodal yard.
Ira
Front Range 2-bay covered hopper bought used at a swap meet. Prior owner installed the trough type ("grain") hatch covers -- and cemented them in place to stay -- that I am replacing with round hatch covers for sand or cement service. I did some roof damage removing the old hatches that needed careful repair and some detail on the ends is broken as a consequence that needs cementing. Last step will be some weathering. Was it Pelle S or Cody G with the article on weathering with oil paints? It's not a bad looking car, the only Front Range car I've got.
Roco six-axle flatcar bought new-in-box at a swap meet. Getting rid of truck mounted couplers and putting on KDs. It needs weathering too. Not sure about the wheels now that I think of it. Better go look.
Old Walthers GSC flatcar painted ATSF. Needs laser cut wood deck installed and I am not pleased with the weathering job I did on this car.
What I SHOULD be doing is assembling an old Walthers/Silver Streak plastic mechanical reefer kit painted CB&Q that I bought years ago but every time I get out the parts and read the instructions I look at the clock and think -- I need a project that takes less time, hence the three cars listed above. This is an "after breakfast" kit not an "after dinner" kit.
Dave Nelson
South River Modelworks Streeter's and Clearbrook. I finished off the feed mill 3 months ago, now I am working on the General store. These two buildings are a perfect fit for the B&O Shenadoah division.
I have a Bowser H9 consolidation, a Bowser A5, and a kemtron brass tender all in various stages of completion.
Been working on the rip track, that collection of rolling stock that for one silly reason or another, refuses to roll, or roll right. Broken couplers, broken trucks, frequent derailment, what ever.
Here, lined up, are the first six cars repaired and returned to service. Weight checked, wheel gauge checked, free truck swing checked and where necessary some Dremel work on the under carriage, wheels cleaned, coupler height checked. After overhaul each one was tested by doing two laps around the layout without mishap. It's as effective as buying six more new cars.
David Starr www.newsnorthwoods.blogspot.com
I cleaned off my bench last Thursday in preparation for spring. I'm a skier, and the bench somehow grows weeds during the winter.
I started with the Walthers tank car loading platform. It's mostly done now, but there are still some spindly pipes and such to attach and paint. It's sitting on the layout now, waiting for scenery after the terrain around it got roughed in.
The water tower is on the bench, with its short tank ladder finally in place. The terrain below the tank is drying Gypsolite, waiting for tomorrow or so to proceed.
And, I found a package of BTS crossbucks, which I painted and am now in the process of putting together. I just didn't feel like decaling today, but that's on the plan, too.
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I have three railcars I'm getting ready to upgrade the trucks on. The carbodies have been removed from the underbody, the old trucks removed, and some necessary modifications made to the mounting points. All ready to go.
Except, the trucks are still in the mail and actually won't be here until the middle of next week... so I may have gotten a little ahead of myself.
I have figured out what is wrong with my brain! On the left side nothing works right, and on the right side there is nothing left!
dbduck A MESS!!! but in one corner of it I have been making coal loads for some of my hoppers
Same here, but most of it's left over from my last project; wiring interior lighting for a machine shop. Currently, there is the start of converting an old, single dome tank car into a fuel storage tank. Those cheap trainset cars DO come in handy. I used a boxcar to model a construction company office in a recent project.
Marlon
See pictures of the Clinton-Golden Valley RR
I am currently working on painting some older MDC Harriman cars from undecorated to the NYC two-tone gray. Two down, five to go.
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Modeling B&O in the early 50's.
Upgrading, repainting, and applying decals to a pair of 36ft single-dome tank cars I picked up at the Timonium show on Saturday.
-Ken in Maryland (B&O modeler, former CSX modeler)
Earlier, I I finished installing a operating light in the nose of the last one of my Rio Grande P2K GP30s. They did the hard work, putting the Mars/Gyralight housing on the nose, so all you need to do is drill and wire. Also finished up a Bar Mills stairway kit that turns out a very nice stair by using a jig technique.
This evening was a Micronart #3037 baggage cart. A neat little kit, you get two, so, if you're like clumsy, your do-over is right at hand. The first one came out OK, still needs some paint touch up and maybe some more filing in a spot or two, but presentable. I'll give the second one a try in a day or so.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
I have an Intermountain CP FP7A into which I have just installed a Loksound Select decoder. I managed to break the windshield wipers off during the installation so I am just waiting for the CA to dry on the replacement brass wipers.
I also have another Intermountain CP FP7A which consists of a new chassis and an older shell. I bought the chassis direct from Intermountain with a new Loksound Select decoder factory installed. The shell came from eBay cheap. Everything works fine except that I want to illuminate the reverse light and I can't figure out how to activate the reverse light solder pads on the decoder. It came with a 21 pin connector. I can't find any wiring combination which gives me lighting in reverse only. I won't go on. I have posted on the Loksound forum and sent them an e-mail directly. No answer yet but its only been a couple of days. I think I will post here too.
Third project is a P2K CP SW9 which will get sound as soon as the decoder arrives. The speaker is already installed in the roof of the cab.
Fourth project is replacing the 1.5V exterior lamps in the engine house for my critters. I blew the original bulbs because I forgot to install resistors . Truth be told - I have blown the bulbs twice the same way
Those are just what's on the bench right now. There are many many more projects waiting in the shadows!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Well, You *did* ask...
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Hello Thanks Lion for posting first. Now I dont feel so bad.
I have been working on the layout so bench turns in to a catchall. I am sure there is something I am looking for on it to. Have a nice day Frank
Let's See:
Atlas RS-36 being detailed for the NKP, Athearn BB GP40-2 for Chessie, Atlas U23B for the PC, Stewart C-628 for the LV, Atlas C-425 for the NH.
Athearn 86' HiCube for the MKT under Construction, E&C 50' PS1 for the KCS under Construction, E&C 50' PS1 for the RI under Construction, Rail Yard Models 60' Thrall for the PC under Construction, ECW 65' Gon for the PRR, Athearn 2600 CF Airlside under Construction, IMRC PS 4750 Covered Hopper under Construction, Two Front Range 40' ACF Boxcars under Construction. By under construction, removing cast on detail and replacing with new grabs and ladders, A-line Sill Steps etc.
Painted and being decalled are an Atlas Thrall 4750CF Covered Hopper, 60' IMRC PS Single Door Boxcar and a 60' Walthers Double Door Boxcar.
Rick J
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BroadwayLion Well, You *did* ask...
Lion, let's do the SHORT list... what ISN'T on your work bench?
I can't find my workbenches (3) as they are all covered with 'stuff'. I put a 12" x 15" pc of 1/4" plywood on one of them on top of the 'stuff' so i would have a place to work. I really need to clean at least one of them up. I would post photos but I can't find my camera either? It is amazing what you can do in such a small cluttered space. At least most of my most used tools are on top!
Lion: your bench is clean by my standards!
-Bob
Life is what happens while you are making other plans!
Medina1128Lion, let's do the SHORT list... what ISN'T on your work bench?
Tools NOT on work bench of LION...
The machine in question is a "brake" used to bend sheet metal. This one is quite capable of bending metal for a 1:1 scale locomotive. Unfortunately, it is not for the train room, but has been installed in the Metal Shop. I do not know *why* they put it in there, as we already have an 8' brake in that shop.
Maybe it will go down to the farm shop.
ROAR
I found my camera: here are my 3 workbenches. No 1 has the 1/4" plywood sub worksurface. They say a cluttered work area is the sign of a genius!
A little bit of everything!
My workbench is in a spare bedroom that also serves as: a living room, an office, a library, an A/V room, dining room, computer room, occasional bar...oh yea, and a crash place for my dog and cat to be with dad. I work on trains, firearms...just about anything short of the kitchen sink on it. So there are remnants of...all of the above on my work bench. (Big....LOL)
The room is 9x10.
Mark H
Modeling in HO...Reading and Conrail together in an alternate history.
I'm working on two Rail Line D&RGW HOn3 stock cars. I figured it's been so long since I've actually built a kit I'd do two at once--the first to practice each step on, then the second one to do it better. The first one's actually not turning out any worse looking than the prototypes eventually did.
Unfortunately my cat won't allow me to have a messy workbench, so I have to keep things neat and storable at the end of each session.
Bruce
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