"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Renegade1c:
The refinery is coming along beautifully!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Thanks for the kind comments, Peter. Getting "crude" loaded on the layout really makes the traffic more believable. I had tank trains coming in from Chama staging before (and that will continue), but having both origin and destination on the visible layout helps make it all more plausible.
Renegade,
Beautiful work on the ladders and railings and the plastic work is no slouch, either
I've got just enough refinery to suggest there's a lot more there just off the layout. Wish I could do more, as it's fascinating stuff.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
HO-Velo Renegade1c, My crude side, oil that is, has been tickled with your refinery and Mike L's loading racks and pump station, like em' both. Thanks and regards, Peter
Renegade1c, My crude side, oil that is, has been tickled with your refinery and Mike L's loading racks and pump station, like em' both.
Thanks and regards, Peter
Thanks Peter,
I work in Downstream oil and gas, so it is pretty important for me to get it pretty close to right. I'm not a perfectionist so close enough is good for me. The Refinery is the second largest industry on the layout (coming in at rought 8 square feet of real estate). The refinery has tracks throughout for tank car loading, chemical covered hopper loading/unloading and regular hopper loading (at the coker tower pictured above.
Products being loaded are refined products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and petroleum Coke (similar to coal in nature). Products being unloaded are catalyst, acids and caustics.
Colorado Front Range Railroad: http://www.coloradofrontrangerr.com/
I took a break from Scenery this week to work on the refinery again. I ran out of Sculptamold. I ordered 50lbs of it though so I don't really need to worry about running out anytime soon.
Here is some of the work I have done. Its not quite ready for paint yet but its close.
tedteddersonfree education here.
Ted, I agree 100%, over the years the generous MRR forum members have provided more knowledge than I can shake a stick at, not to mention all the great photos and movies. BTW, thanks for the Susie D compliments. My enjoyment of this grand hobby would not be possible without my wife Susie's tremendous support and encouragement.
Talk about fun, doesn't get any better than that!
tedteddersonEdit: Mike you asked if the tank was prototypical. Upon surfing the net for info others posted about this kit, there is debate whether or not the structure could support the weight. I'm guessing probably not.
Now that you mention it, that could be a lot of weight. But there were plenty of RR water tanks that were even heavier, so I'll agree that it could be done FWIW On the other hand, I was thinking more about where I might have seen the building before. A Campbell kit nails it. Thanks
We had some plaster to paint. We basically left future pavement and the river unpainted.
gmpullman C&O Fan See if you can find the Error Just a guess here... at 0:13 Whistling off from a standstill should be two shorts instead of a grade crossing two long, a short and a long? Still, nice work! Ed
C&O Fan See if you can find the Error
Just a guess here... at 0:13
Whistling off from a standstill should be two shorts instead of a grade crossing two long, a short and a long?
Still, nice work!
Ed
Although you are right about the whistle look again and tell me how many units
went into the tunnel and how many came out ????????
TerryinTexas
See my Web Site Here
http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
gmpullmanWhistling off from a standstill should be two shorts instead of a grade crossing two long, a short and a long?
Almost..... In north America it should be two long blasts (Release brakes and proceed - forward) Two shorts is "Acknowledgment of any signal not otherwise provided for." Three shorts is "When train is stopped: means backing up, or acknowledgment of a hand signal to back up; when moving: stop at next station."
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Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
C&O FanSee if you can find the Error
mlehman De Luxe, Good looking engines. What kind of min radius does it take to run those?
De Luxe,
Good looking engines. What kind of min radius does it take to run those?
Thank you. The Bolivian and SP 2-10-2 by Mehano run perfectly on 18" radius, the Argentinian 2-10-2 by Mehano runs very well on 20" radus, and to my big surprise the SP 4-10-2 can also enter a 20" curve! It can´t run through it and will bind, but it will not derail. I will grind off the flanges of the 2nd and 3rd driver and grind off the frame a bit around the 5th driver to increase lateral play, so with these modifications I´m sure it will run through the 20" radius easy.
tedteddersonMike you asked if the tank was prototypical. Upon surfing the net for info others posted about this kit, there is debate whether or not the structure could support the weight. I'm guessing probably not.
Maybe yes, maybe no. It is amazing the weight post and beam construction can support. Just take a look at some of the large water powered factories that were built in the 1800s. The outer shells were brick, but the real load bearing structure was wood.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
mlehman Ted, Thanks for the kind comments Nice looking brewery. I really like that eye-catching roof-top tank. Is that freelance, a kit, or after a prototype?
Ted,
Thanks for the kind comments
Nice looking brewery. I really like that eye-catching roof-top tank. Is that freelance, a kit, or after a prototype?
Thank you.
It's a Campbell's kit. The tank wrapper came as a flat piece of decking. After scoring horizontal lines for the bands to be seated in, the decking was wrapped around the tank core. The decking staves were broken in groups of two or three to make it wrap around the core. Scotch tape on the backside and rubber bands on the outside kept all the pieces together while the glue dried.
The bands are fishing line that I dipped in black acrylic paint. The directions suggested shoe dye but I was impatient and tried acrylic. The acrylic might flake if handled too much but so far, so good.
Making the tank and the roof are my favorite parts of this project so far.
T e d
Edit: Mike you asked if the tank was prototypical. Upon surfing the net for info others posted about this kit, there is debate whether or not the structure could support the weight. I'm guessing probably not.
Rather very nice work. Looks great.
I had to take a break from posting on the forum, sometimes social media gets on my nerves, but I've still been reading. You guys never cease to amaze.
Peter, the Susie D is a nice looking tug. The weathering on the hull is awesome.
Mike, you truly are the busiest man in the hobby. I agree with you about turning off the idiot box- you really can get a lot done, however I am guilty of "investing" time into several recorded episodes of Tracks Ahead from time to time . Beware invitations on the forum- the teddersons are just to your north on the other side of the cheddar curtain.
We're on the way back up to Wisconsin today after a wedding and a stay at a casino in TX and OK so while we're in the car I figured I'd share some progress on my brewery from the past few weeks.
Thanks everyone for the free education here.
Restarted my SD40-2 project after busting down the concrete wall I had hit.
Dennis Blank Jr.
CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,Bossman,Slavedriver,Engineer,Trackforeman,Grunt. Birdsboro & Reading Railroad
Just Finished This Video
See if you can find the Error
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aEEBfYlfL0
...And another tip from Mike on getting stuff done -- insomnia.
And if you don't watch TV - I watch SNL and Downtown Abbey (in season) you can take care of some serious business. That's pretty much it. Puts a few additional hours in your modeling day. I also have a wife who is a bit of a railfan, which helps. I never have those wandering conversations about "why you spend so much time in the basement?" some folks seem to have frequently. That might save you an hour a week, unless you're the unlucky type and can't avoid it
This weekend it´s 10-coupled alarm!
The Bolivian "ENFE" 2-10-2 (engine by Mehano and tender by PFM/United WP 4-8-2), the Argentinian "Ferrocarriles Argentinos" 2-10-2 (engine by Bachmann, tender frame by Bachmann but tender shell by unknown manufacturer), the SP F-4 2-10-2 (engine by Mehano and tender by Bachmann) have just been finished and were joined by brand new SP SP-1 4-10-2 (by Westside) 3 days ago. The SP 2-10-2 and Bolivian 2-10-2 are the same model (Mehano 2-10-2), but modified with brass and plastic parts to look as close to the prototype as possible. The comparison is really interesting. Although quite big for a 2-10-2, the Bolivian Mehano engine with PFM/United tender looks very small in comparison to the huge SP 4-10-2.
BRVRRMikeL, you are the busiest modeler I know of.
Allan,
Thanks, that's mighty fine praise. It's not always true, but it sure looks that way in WPF pics. Some projects percolate quite awhile before they pop up, although you could see more of this week's stuff in process the last few weeks than is usually the case.
Looks especially manic right now as I'm trying to finish things up before my turn hosting our division's monthly meeting a week from tomorrow (or Sat, 13 June at 1pm). I've got 4 new hoppers for the new AEC business up at the Merry Widow to finish, plus misc tuneups and repairs and getting the new timetable and paperwork in order one of my dispatcher's composed out of my somewhat eclectic paperwork in a week's time, so it will be close.
First time visitors are always welcome, even if you're not an NMRA member, just drop me a message via PM here if you want directions. Found out this week the layout might be on one of the tours during next year's 2016 Indianapolis National Convention. Originally thought it might be just a low-vistor count Before or After On-the-way tour, but now they want to know if they can get a bus parked close by! It is just two hours from Indy, but kind of depends on whether they can work it into the loop out and back. That would give a whole different group of people a chance to see things running if it happens.
Otherwise, if people want to visit just drop me a note and I'll see what I can do.
Great photos everyone. Here's a couple more from the Arizona Model Railroading Society layout
A good start to WPF everyone.
Bear I like the little steamer.
MikeL, you are the busiest modeler I know of.
Here are a couple from the BRVRR:
Still tinkering with Fred's Machinery Sales. Added a few pieces this week. Have to hit more of them with a bit of weathering powder to take the shine off.
A photo of the front half of what my grandson calls "The Big Black Train." This time it is headed by NYC Niagara 6008 and followed by 10-mixed heavyweight and streamlined cars.
Keep the photos and ideas coming guys. Because of you, WPF is always the best thread of the week.
Remember its your railroad
Allan
Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/
I'm enjoying everyone's fine examples this week as always. I especially like the completed scenes, the unique items (rolling stock, marine items, etc).
The last two weeks I've made some progress on my road area. New concrete slabs at the Richland Oil Company and (the new) Miss Bettie's Diner. And lighting for Sicken Tire, Richland Oil and the diner. And striping on the roads and parking slots at the diner. I've been reading prior threads on flashing crossing signals, so considering 4-6 crossbucks (maybe two unlit) w/o arms.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
Bear, Thanks again for starting the fun! As you and Jimmy Braum have shown, B&W photos hold a special charm.
Recent experimention with water effects prompted a re-post of the Susie D, except the tug is a bit longer than the water test piece.
Thanks to all and regards, Peter