"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Bear. Thanks for starting Easter WPF.
Great looking kit well done.
Myself I am waiting for a few items to arrive.
Meanwhile a few old pictures.
There are three railway tracks and a carriage somewhere here.
IMG_4959 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Rose Holt in her Salvation Army uniform.
IMG_4227 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Filling her up.
IMG_4685 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Trains pass at Leeds Sovereign Street Station
IMG_5334 by David Harrison, on Flickr
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Hello, all, and what a bonus to get an extra day of WPF! Thanks for starting things off from way over in your corner of the world, Bear! Bravo on the Reading box car. I do have a few pieces of Reading equipment and I hold our dear friend Randy in high regard and miss his participation here dearly.
Quite excellent scenes there, David. Always so much to see in each one
I've been contemplating the placement of the feed mill and decided to "kick 'er up a notch" since the structure will be in plain sight. I purchased a new kit in order to give me some "working stock" and decided to re-side the storage "addition" to the original building in a board & batten look.
Feed_Mill-enhancements by Edmund, on Flickr
Feed_Mill-siding-door1 by Edmund, on Flickr
The original door was pretty Plain-Jane and I had these Tichy doors on hand with the nice-looking transom windows:
Feed_Mill-enhancements2 by Edmund, on Flickr
I noticed, too, that there wasn't much of a foundation so I trimmed some RIX block panels to look like a cinder-block foundation, alas, I didn't like the way the new siding didn't overlap the top of the block so I added a .030" shim behind the Evergreen sheet.
Feed_Mill-siding by Edmund, on Flickr
The original end wall didn't have a man door and the fire regulations required I add one:
Feed_Mill-enhancements-end by Edmund, on Flickr
Next will be some distress "woodgraining" with various wire brushes and abrasives. I'll get more photos posted as time permits...
On to more fun stuff, folks. Looking forward to seeing what you've all been up to
Cheers, Ed
Good evening from cloudy and cool Northeast Ohio!
Bear, thanks for starting us out, great work on that Reading boxcar, although it is a little old for my taste. I have a number of more modern Reading covered hoppers and boxcars in the fleet.
Ed, great work on modifying that mill building with Rix and Tichy parts. I really like the Rix parts that I used to build the Plastics Plant for the club layout.
Only got one car done this week as I managed to destroy a set of decals while applying them to a car, so another set is on order.
The car I completed is a Red Caboose, PC&F R70-15 Reefer for the BAR. In the late 70's the BAR modernized the cars by removing the roofwalk and painting them in their new paint scheme with the woods, mountain and water logo. These cars were used for the Potato rush in the fall but were traded with PFE for PFE's use in the summer vegatable and fruit rush and PFE's would then go to the BAR for the fall and winter potato rush.
Since I did not get a second car done this week, here is one of my latest projects, a Lot 955B NYC and others 50' Boxcar. Started with a Soo Line Historical Society Fond du Lac boxcar kit that was made by Accurail. It has the proper number of ribs. I am removing the roof and ends as I need the Despatch Shops roof and ends that I had left over from some of my Branchline kits. I will also have to modify the underframe with Moloco End of car cushioning kits. Here I have one side cut out and will be cutting the next side out.
Stewart U25B and Atlas C425 both modified to match the New Haven Prototypes with general freight running on the Strongsville Club layout.
Thanks for looking!
Rick Jesionowski
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1!
I hope everyone will be having a happy Easter weekend.
The theme in the diner this month is Stockyards and Stock Cars.
In keeping with that theme, here is an example of a STRATTON AND GILLETTE stock car:
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
It is an unmodified Central Valley kit painted in the standard SGRR freight car colour. I have three of these. Since I do not model stockyards I think that will be plenty.
In my plan for operation, all stock cars will be empties, and will only be routed to where they are needed, North or South. I just want a few for variety.
I will be back later.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
I just completed building the Walthers Cornerstone Milwaukee Beer and Ale Brewery. It took me 6 days, a little quicker than the 8 days that it took to build the Walthers Cornerstone Union Station.
The Beer and Ale brewery will not actually be a brewer but rather a freight office for the Chicago & Western Indiana RR. I chose this building because it reminds me of Grand Central Station in Chicago with its tall corner tower.
This first photo shows the beginning of the front east wall and part of the north wall.
The next photo shows the completed first story of the north wall and the addition of the west wall. The color changes among the photos are attributable to the changing light conditions from daylight to nightime lighting in my house.
The third photo shows the completion of the south wall.
The fourth photo shows the completion of the front east wall.
The fifth photo shows the completion of the second story taken from the rear.
The next photo shows the completed building front the front with roofs installed and the roof vents and wall caps added.
The final photo is the completed building from the rear with the loading docks added.
I should mention that the kit includes a rather tall chimney used in the brewing process. I saw no need to install the chimney since the intended use of the building is a freight office.
Rich
Alton Junction
richhotrainI just completed building the Walthers Cornerstone Milwaukee Beer and Ale Brewery.
I envy you, Rich. I've always admired that building. For a while Walthers was coming out with some big industry or another every couple of months. I wanted them all
I really enjoy building these large styrene kits. My next one in the wings is the Milwaukee, Everett St. Station:
Walthers_Everett-Station-open by Edmund, on Flickr
Wish I had room on the layout for more structures
Here's a few update photos of the new siding on the feed mill storage building:
Feed_Mill-enhancements-to date1 by Edmund, on Flickr
My next steps are to sand off the profile on the roof material and apply what I hope will look like standing-seam metal roofing.
Feed_Mill-enhancements-to date by Edmund, on Flickr
On the main building I plan to use laser-cut shingles.
Feed_Mill-enhancements-to date2 by Edmund, on Flickr
Carry on Folks! Great Stuff this weekend
gmpullman richhotrain I just completed building the Walthers Cornerstone Milwaukee Beer and Ale Brewery. I envy you, Rich. I've always admired that building. For a while Walthers was coming out with some big industry or another every couple of months. I wanted them all I really enjoy building these large styrene kits. My next one in the wings is the Milwaukee, Everett St. Station
richhotrain I just completed building the Walthers Cornerstone Milwaukee Beer and Ale Brewery.
I really enjoy building these large styrene kits. My next one in the wings is the Milwaukee, Everett St. Station
Here is what you have to look forward to. The first two photos are on my old layout. The third photo is from my new layout.
NorthBritRose Holt in her Salvation Army uniform. IMG_4227 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Mark P.
Website: http://www.thecbandqinwyoming.comVideos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mabrunton
Fabulous work everyone!
I did some work on the Wrisley Papers scene on my shelf layout. It's basically done except for one or two little things.
I initially scoffed at having the pigeons be in the scene, but after placing them on the building I felt glad I did.
A Wiking Ferguson TE-20 tractor. Virtually the same as the Ford 9N tractor produced from 1939-1942.
My favorite locomotive model, a New York Central J3a Hudson.
However, this U3 0-8-0 is the workhorse for the shelf layout for sure.
As always, inspiring work everyone!
Alvie
PruittRose Holt? I would have guessed Margaret Thatcher.
I also think I may not be watching enough PBS, as I missed that reference, too...
A nice BASKET FULL OF EASTER GOODIES SO FAR!
Soundtraxx returned a shiny new decoder to me today in exchange for the one we, ahem, had the miscommunication over. About a week, not bad as IIRC that is about standrad turnaround time for their warranty work. I managed to pull a lead loose under the shrink of a decoder, IIRC my very first install years ago, and they were equally expeditious.
I decided I'd had enough of taxes to earn some rec time, so proceeded to fit it in 102, the mate to 104. They make a formidable pair, considering they're narrow gauge. I had them handle a 12-car train from Silverton to Crater Lake. They were perfect, lots of smooth power and no derailments or unanticipated uncouplings, good performance considering the 18" min R curves and 3.5% grades. Made this movie of the train topping the grade at Summit, plus will add a few more pics later.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
Absolutely stunning pictures by everyone. No wonder it is said WPF is the best thread of the week.
Pruitt IMG_4227 by David Harrison, on Flickr Rose Holt? I would have guessed Margaret Thatcher.
Rose Holt? I would have guessed Margaret Thatcher.
'Margaret Thatcher? Our lovely (late) Margaret? No. No.
My Great Aunt Rose was well known in Salvation Army circles around Morley, Leeds.. Hence I named the model after her.
Some pics on the Cascade Branch to go with my movie.
The ironic juxtaposition of the diesels passing the "No fuel like an old fuel" billboard in Purgatory.
At the mill in Purgatory
Crossing Lime Creek Gulch
Passing Camp 10 with a dozen cars
Dropping the cut of pipe in the team track at Snowden.
NorthBritMy Great Aunt Rose was well known in Salvation Army circles around Morley, Leeds..
My guess was Dame Vera Lynn who lived to the ripe age of 103! I sometimes listen to her music while working on the layout. Quite a lady.
She even had a locomotive named for her
Bear, Thanks for opening the WPF, I especially like the clean spot on your oldtime' boxcar.
Alvie, Those are some nice scenes and interesting Ford-Ferguson tractor history.
Thanks to all the contributors and viewers. Have a good weekend and a Happy Easter. Regards, Peter
Managed to find some spoked trailing truck wheels for my Sunset AC-9. Just needed to ream out the axle boxes and hey-presto.
Beats me why such an expensive item ships with such an obvious anomaly. Still I can't complain, as my father would have said - it's a hum-dinger.
I do really like those structures that are going up, especially the terminus and I am very envious of that - is it Westside - NYC Hudson.
The Vimeo run-by looks fabulous also.
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Northbrit,
Yep, it's a Westside model painted and lettered by the previous owner. I'm getting someone to do some mechanism work soon and I'll install sound and LED lighting.
cats think well of me Northbrit, Yep, it's a Westside model painted and lettered by the previous owner. I'm getting someone to do some mechanism work soon and I'll install sound and LED lighting. Alvie
While EMD exported the G-12 in a variety of gauges varying from metre to 5’6” they never made a 3’ version.
IIRC, the motors GM used could be narrowed to 42" gauge, but they were too wide for 36" gauge. There was a solution for the narrower gauges, but I think the issue is it wasn't as robust as the full scale motors.
Only one car this week, Rick??!!! Though the quality is as I’ve come to expect. I’m presuming that the Club is open again? Cheers, the Bear.
Well, I would have had two if I hadn't screwed up the decal so badly, at least I showed a project in progress. The club is not open to the public at this time per our agreement with the Strongsville Historical Society where we have the layout. But we now can have 10 members present on site if they are vacinated. We will have a limited open house for Divison 4 members on May 1st, but the public is still not allowed to enter the buildings on site.
RichOhTrain, nice looking building, also a great looking city scene on your other photographs.
Alvie, that is a good looking building and scene, by the way I have to paint one of those Westside J4s also.
Mike, nice looking video and pictures!
Good morning
Thanks for hosting Easter WPF Bear and to all the contributors this weekend. Always enjoy seeing everyone's fine craftsmanship presented here.
Thanks again for all the great posts and photos
TF
Hopefully I'm not too late to share my latest progress! My railfan video Friday/layout video Monday schedule doesn't work too well for WPF does it...
https://youtu.be/9FWBzNMzWk0
If you're interested in my railfan videos, I'll post them here as well. I just released a video explaining the CSX-Pan Am Acquisition. Have a good week!
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
Great stuff again this weekend. Many thanks to all.
Late as usual. In between family obligations I managed to finish my little fork lift. Now all i have to do is find a place to put it on the layout that makes sense.
Remember its your railroad
Allan
Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/
HarrisonHopefully I'm not too late to share my latest progress!