Did some work on some cars to load onto an autorack. 1974 Chevelle 4 dr sedans.
peahrensKevin: Good job on the lumber business structure.
Thank you, but I cannot take credit for that one. It was a very thoughtful gift from Track Fiddler for my next layout.
Lakeshore SubKevin: I believe that I have the same lumberyard.
It is one of the two "Saez Sash And Door" kits from Campbell Scale Models.
HO-VeloKevin, Btw, sure was cool seeing your work in MRR mag's April issue, and I'm sure you had gobs of fun getting there.
Thanks! I had a lot of fun with that article, and I am glad I finally got something in print with my name on it.
For everyone that contributed to Weekend Photo Fun this week. I love this thread.
Jack is back!
-Kevin
Living the dream.
HVBL: At least you have the right railroad!
Hi folks. First weekend photo fun post in over 10 years. Was able to finish laying track on my new southern Albuquerque industrial switching layout this weekend. Almost done with feeders too. Next to tackle weathering track and ballasting.
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Rick, Thanks for the WPF start-up and rolling stock pics, the Henessey Door Opener is extra interesting, guessing it's some sort of rack and pinion set-up, and has saved a few boxcars some fork-lift abuse.
Gosh, lots of WPF so far, from TF's nicely carved viaduct to Allan's stately steam loco rounding the bend, and everything in-between.
Kevin, Btw, sure was cool seeing your work in MRR mag's April issue, and I'm sure you had gobs of fun getting there.
Thanks to all the contributors and viewers, have a good weekend, regards, Peter
Rick - Good start to WPF. Good looking cars as usual. Same goes for FA-2s. Fine looking motive power.
TF – That’s a lot of bridge work. Good job.
David - Cool little wagons and containers. Nice layout shot too. Your empire is breath of fresh air.
Kevin - The lumber shed looks good. Lots of detail.
Paul - Nice RDC. I have on I purchased years ago for just $20. I put a decoder, people and lighting into it, but regrettably no sound. Maybe someday.
Bill-W - The controls station looks like it will do the job.
Mike - A fine group of models. I particularly like the looks of the steamer.
David - The rail-gun fits into the scene.
HVBL-Rich - The station looks good. What kit is it?
Scott - Love the CNW E-6.
Harrison - Quite a work in progress.
John-NYBW - I remember those commercials.
Ringo - Your loco roster seems to grow every week. I like the SOO LIne maroon and gold livery. Jack is really a handsome Tiger Kitty and getting big too!
Nothing new or exciting from the BRVRR this week. Here is an oldie from 2011 of NYC Mikado #9519 at the head of a short freight as it passes under the Route 32 bridge.
Keep the photos and ideas coming guys. Thanks to you WPF is always the est thread of the week.
Remember its your railroad
Allan
Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/
Just came across this great story about musician Neil Young and how he was able to use his massive Lionel layout to interact with his son who has cerebral palsy. It looks like it is from 2013.
Rare Neil Young video ( Lionel Trains ) - YouTube
Track fiddler I enjoyed the Lionel commercial with the retractable roof missile cars John. The Addams Family never had it so good with their layout A few of those sure would keep a guy busy doing repairs.
I enjoyed the Lionel commercial with the retractable roof missile cars John. The Addams Family never had it so good with their layout A few of those sure would keep a guy busy doing repairs.
I'd forgotten how in Lionel and American Flyer a section of track could bridge from one trestle bent to the next without any support under the ties. Totally unrealistic but that's how it was done with the toy trains. I had an American Flyer over and under figure-8 that used that arrangement.
Track fiddler Great looking layout scenes Ringo! Does the grass grow on your layout? You made it look like it does. I thought perhaps you had a model riding lawn mower as it sure looks convincing The trailer is neat! Nice score on the new recruits. I'm a big fan of Chicago Northwestern and Soo line as I have a few in my roster. Milwaukee Road too. I like Helper Cat. It goes without saying you sure are a tolerant pet owner. What's your cat's name? Is kitty gentle up there and respectful of your layout or do you have to fix a few things from time to time? I'm just kinda curious Thanks for the well appreciated compliment Ringo. You put a great big smile on my face TF
Great looking layout scenes Ringo! Does the grass grow on your layout? You made it look like it does. I thought perhaps you had a model riding lawn mower as it sure looks convincing
The trailer is neat! Nice score on the new recruits. I'm a big fan of Chicago Northwestern and Soo line as I have a few in my roster. Milwaukee Road too.
I like Helper Cat. It goes without saying you sure are a tolerant pet owner. What's your cat's name? Is kitty gentle up there and respectful of your layout or do you have to fix a few things from time to time? I'm just kinda curious
Thanks for the well appreciated compliment Ringo. You put a great big smile on my face
TF
Jack is his name and being a jack-youknowwhat is his game! Hes pretty tame around the trains. When we first addopted him, we set up a small loop with cheap engines and cars for him to get used too. Now he just wants to be around me.
He tried to jump up once, but it's too high and he just ran into the side of it and fell down. He does not try it anymore. Now he just meows and looks at me and ill set him up there to hang out with me.
He usually just watches the trains as they pass. Bushes occasionally go missing but I'll find them by his bed. Maybe hes building his own layout? When he gets in the way I just honk at him and hell move his paw to let the train pass.
Thanks for the comments on my grass, it was my first attempt!
Glad I was able to put a smile on your face!
Good morning
Thought I'd stop by WPF to see what's new since I posted yesterday. It looks like we got plenty more goodies here.
Thanks for the compliments guys, always appreciated
I don't know why but I've always been a big fan of short rolling stock. I love 70 ton ore cars and two bay centrifugal hoppers. I sure like those container wagon cars David. A bobber caboose would look great behind those.
I'm glad you like the millwork building Kevin. I gathered some ideas from it for when I scratch build my lumber mill.
I can appreciate your understanding of the RDC Paul. I don't have a clue about stuff like that yet but your layout sure looks great in it's setting.
I have that exact MRC Tech ll power pack as well Bill. I like the pulse feature for adding momentum. I'm glad I did not purchase the MRC Tech 6 yet as I have heard a lot of guys talking up the NCE Power Cab here. If you don't mind me asking, what advantages does it have over the Tech 6?
I sure like that 650 ton coal bunker Mike. The old metal look you did on the weathering job looks very convincing I would have to agree that big cannon military car is a cool piece to have. The scratch built one you built is really cool too David.
Great job on the station rich, I like that one
That CNW E6 looks like it belongs on your layout Scott. Great looking scene.
The scratch-built flat car sure is coming along Harrison Evergreen styrene? What color are you planning on painting it?
Keep em coming please
Rick- Great looking stuff as always! I really like that blue boxcar and the shot of the FAs at the club!
TF- Nice work on your bridges! One thing I can learn from you is patience. You take your time and it shows. Looks great! Cant wait to see it with scenery!
David- I really like those short wagons! Thats one thing thats alwasy stuck out to me in european trains is how short the cars are! Looks really nice.
Kevin- My favorite type of industry! Thats a good looking lumber shed, I hope mine looks that good when its done!
Paul- Thats a great looking RDC! Nice job on the DCC conversion. I've never heard of them till I joined this forum and now it seems everyone has one!
Bill- Your setup is a lot cleaner than mine! Looks great!
Mike- That coal bunker looks old and dirty...I love it! Looks super realistic! Never seen that UP steamer before. Good looking model.
Rich- I like the station!
Scott- Love the shot of the E6! I have a soft spot for CNW passenger trains
Harrison- Nice work on the flatcar! Ive always admired scratch built cars!
John- Thats a cool commercial!
This week I checked 3 boxes on my must have list:
1) CNW GP15
2) SOO FP7 in the Maroon and Gold scheme
3) SOO Line 40' Trailers
Its been a while since Jack has been featured, and he has grown quite a bit. Here he is getting in the way of the CNW crew switching out corn syrup hoppers at the bakery.
Looking forward to more great posts!
While searching on YouTube for something else, I stumbled across this 1961 series of Lionel commercials. I didn't realize Lionel was into HO that early and that they had action cars for HO like they did for their O27 line. It also includes commercials for Lionel hobby kits that had nothing to do with railroading. I didn't know Lionel did that either.
1961 Lionel Train TV Commercials from Dealer Promo Kit - YouTube
This week I had some time to work on my scratchbuilt ATSF rebuilt flatcar.
The full story is here:
https://northcountrytrains.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/the-lack-of-internet-and-how-to-get-modelling-done-scratchbuilding-a-atsf-rebuilt-flatcar/
Have a great weekend folks!
Harrison
Homeschooler living In upstate NY a.k.a Northern NY.
Modeling the D&H in 1978.
Route of the famous "Montreal Limited"
My YouTube
Nice start to the weekend everyone.
Rick: Like the cars and the Wabash units.
TF: The viaduct is starting to look really good.
David: Really like the look of the wagons.
Kevin: I believe that I have the same lumberyard.
Paul: I really like what you have done with the RDC.
Bill: Neat control center.
Mick: Always wanted to build the UP coal tower but never had a spot big enough to warrant using it. Like the railgun too!!
Rich: Like the looks of the station.
My contribution this week is the CNW E6 in a different spot on the layot pulling into the station.
Scott Sonntag
I started this station a few weeks ago. I just wanted a two story building to put on the main line. All I need now is the main line.
Rich
NorthBrit A lovely looking gun, Mike. My steam layout is set in 1914/1919, but the gun is too big for me. I built my own. In what way are you interested in my new wagons? David
A lovely looking gun, Mike. My steam layout is set in 1914/1919, but the gun is too big for me. I built my own.
In what way are you interested in my new wagons?
David
That looks great! I'm not sure where I'd run the railgun myself but the price was right and it looks very impressive. Even on the shelf or in a siding waiting to go to the front I think I'll just be happy to have it. I hope to aquire a few of Bachmann's Parrot flats as I have some Airfix Mark I tank models that need transportation too.
I enjoy interesting liveries and the anchor is very cool! These wagons were purchased in support of the Medway Queen Preservation Society you mentioned? I think that is fantastic, wish we'd see more of that for US freight, custom decorated pieces with sales going for a cause. There's a few I can think of already: the T1 Trust or the Western Maryland Scenic RR and their 2-6-6-2. Purchase an HO boxcar or Something similar decorated in support and the proceeds go to the restoration or conservation or building efforts.
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All-in-all an exciting start to the weekend thread!
TF, that viaduct looks fantastic.
David, definitely interested in those wagons and a great looking setup.
Not much going on for me - not having a layout will do that but it allows me to focus my time on things that will eventually go onto a layout. I pulled my IHC 650 ton coal bunker off the shelf and touched up the paint some and I'm looking at adding some chain and pullies to the side chutes and LEDs for lighting, so I'm waiting on more micro chain and LEDs and resistors. Still haven't worked out how to power LEDs that isn't some conveluted or expensive system though.
And a new addition to the roster - I just recieved a second hand BLI MT-73 in the mail just a few days ago. For some reason, the smoke unit fan would activate with each chuff and was very audible (almost like a squeak), so I removed the smoke unit and fan entirely. The photo is from after oiling/greasing of the gears and I hadn't put the brake shoes back on.
I wish I could find some recordings of MT-73s, I'd like to figure out what the whistle would be and there isn't a lot of information out there. I'm not sure if BLIs deep whistle is appropriate for it. Might get a Tsunami or TCS in the future. A very handsome locomotive- called the 'Sports Model' by its designer A. H. Fetters I've learned!
Lastly, this is cheating because I haven't recieved it yet but its due in Tuesday, which is closer to this weekend than next so...
From across the pond I ordered a OO gauge Oxford Rails Dean Goods 0-6-0 in Railway Operating Division' kahki and Boche Buster railgun, with DCC and sound.
I'd like to do a WWI diorama, maybe with a narrow guage trench railway too. Should be a lot of fun!
Cheers everyone!
-Mike
The control center on my switching layout is up and running to accomodate DC or DCC. On the edge of the layout are two brackets holding the remote control for lighting, a metal strip for my Rix uncoupling tool, the DPDT center off switch for power routing and the PCP for my new NCE PowerCab. On the shelf is my trusty MRC Tech II power pack, NCE PowerCab, NCE EB1 v1.1 circuit breaker with home-made dust cover and a power switch for the PowerCab. So far so good...
2021-03-12_01_Control-center by Bill Wilcox, on Flickr
Bill
"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig"
Rick: Thanks for the kickoff again. Always enjoy seeing your excellent car projects.
Track Fiddler: That's an impressive layout section you show. Exciting stage.
David: Very nice scene plus cool new rolling stock.
Kevin: Good job on the lumber business structure.
I thought I had rounded out my loco fleet pretty well, having many types of UP locos. I came across a thread showing RDCs and investigated. No, UP did not have any to my knowledge. But they apparently borrowed this NP RDC-2 to try it out. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
I enjoy conversions to DCC and sound and had not done one in quite some time, so enjoyed doing this Proto 1000 RDC-2 that I acquired. I utilized some of the circuit board traces (track and motor) and used the board as the floor of the 13x18mm CUI speaker enclosure. The dome allowed for a nice size enclosure, which helps the sound quality. The bulbs were replaced with 5MM LEDs.
The RDC has 8-wheel pickup with just the front truck powered (by a lightweight drive train; i.e., a very thin flywheel to worm gear thingy). It ran a bit jerky at low speed but the BEMF auto-tuning with the LokSound Select Micro CV54 did the trick and it runs nicely. It is a nice product.
20210309_172629 by Paul Ahrens, on Flickr
20210312_103810 by Paul Ahrens, on Flickr
20210311_165421 by Paul Ahrens, on Flickr
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
Rick: Great job on the Maine Central gondola car. Dark green and beige (buff, khaki, light yellow, etc.) is one of those color combinations that has a handsome look to it. I do not have any custom decals printed in beige. I wonder if I can use a set of MAINE CENTRAL decals and create a private roadname from them.
Fiddler: Your stone viaduct looks great. Nice project. It is good to see new work on people's layouts.
David: Your new wagons are wonderful. The scene they are posed in is perfect for showing them off.
I have nothing new to share, but here is a picture of one of my favorite buildings that will get a location of prominence on the new layout.
Please keep the photo fun coming!
Rick. Thanks for starting WPF
Lovely looking Gondola and boxcar.
As a supporter of Medway Queen Preservation Society I have purchased two new container wagons.
Class 37 37026 Glencairn with a train of wagons purchased from M.Q.P.S.
Edit = TF Bridge builder extra-ordinaire.
Thanks for starting WPF Rick.
I sure enjoy looking at the nice freight cars kits you always custom paint and decal.
Your Railroad Club looks like a lot of fun from the picture. Nice rock formations.
A couple of pictures of the viaduct bridge I'm almost finished with. It needs all the trim as I ordered an embossed styrene sheet from The hobby shop.
Hopefully the trim on the inside of the upper walls will bury the opaqueness. A piece of foam still needs to be added under the two short legs in the rear view.
Keep the pictures coming guys as they're always enjoyed
Good morning from Sunny and Cool Northeast Ohio!
This is the thread where modelers can present their finished projects, projects under construction and various layout photographs.
Completed this Atlas Evans 52'6" gondola this week, car was painted with Scalecoat II NP Dark Green and lettered with Highball Graphics decals. Car was built in 1980 and used in general service on the Maine Central.
Exactrail Evans (Early Version) 5277CF Boxcar Kit, added the Henessey Door Openers and A-Line Sill Steps. Car was painted with a mixture of Scalecoat II Big Sky Blue, Reefer White and BN Green paints then lettered with Herald King Decals. One of the many IPD cars of the late 70's period. The St. Lawrence Railroad ended up with over 4,000 of the IPD cars by 1979 and this for a 13 mile railroad, when the IPD scheme was made irrelavant by the Staggers act all these small railroads were swamped with returned cars and the were eventually sold off to other railroads for a pittance.
Another view of my Rapido FA-2's on the Strongsville OH club layout.
Thanks for looking!
Rick Jesionowski
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