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Weekend Photo Fun July 12 - 14 2024

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Weekend Photo Fun July 12 - 14 2024
Posted by HO-Velo on Friday, July 12, 2024 11:12 AM

Can there be too many WPF's on one page, well, here goes anyhoo.  Hoping to see lots-o Model Railroading pics.

Today is National Motorcycle Day

But don't forget, Sunday is Shark Awareness Day

Regards, Peter

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Posted by gmpullman on Friday, July 12, 2024 2:44 PM

Thanks for kicking off the July 12-14 WPF, Peter. I'll be keeping an eye out for those sharks on Lake Erie!

Two weeks ago I showed a Penn Central F7B that I had repainted from a B&O original. Here they are hard at work!

 PC F7 1702 by Edmund, on Flickr

 PC F7 1702 B3442 caboose by Edmund, on Flickr

 PC F7 1702 B3442 by Edmund, on Flickr

Sometimes I miss the old Penn Central...

Cheers, Ed

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Posted by Track fiddler on Friday, July 12, 2024 6:59 PM

Peter, thanks for hosting another WPF.

I'll spare you the compliment this week, as you already know your loved.  Got a great big smile on my face, looking at that good yucks shark, in that perfect water thoughSmile

Ed, I've always admired the pictures from your layout, and strive for a fine-tuned craft just like yours.  I've got some Penn Central cars in my roster, three green ones, and two black.

 

Today is not my contribution, but I'd like to post some great stuff from Dr Wayne. 

Gotta Love Wayne's work eh?

I've learned so much through the years, on and off the forum.

Wayne shared his river watercolours with me.  He made me promise not to tell.  I'll keep that promise. 

Believe you me, I've got the waterPirate

 

Everybody make it a great weekendSmile

 

 

TF

 

 

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Posted by York1 on Friday, July 12, 2024 8:18 PM

Peter, thanks for a good start to the weekend, and thanks for your usual photos of your great model work.  One of the cable channels has all the Sharknado movies on this week.Tongue Tied

Ed, nice work on the Penn Central locomotives.

TF, thanks for DrWayne's photos!

All but two of the buildings on my layout are scratchbuilt.  One that isn't is this Dairy Queen kit my wife gave me.  I tried doing some interior work on this, but in N, it's difficult to see anything unless you're about 3 inches away.

 

York1 John       

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Posted by Track fiddler on Friday, July 12, 2024 11:52 PM

That's cool John.  Man, Can't even stand to go past a Dairy Queen, and not stop and get a cone dipped in butterscotch.

 

There is actually something new over here, as beams were added under bridge #3 before paint, just in case you pass under it.

 

More pictures this weekend pleaseSmile

 

TF

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Posted by "JaBear" on Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:23 AM
Thanks for getting us underway, Peter, nothing like a bit of humour on the layout.
 
Good Stuff, Ed.
 
Nothing like an ice cream on a hot day,John.
 
Good to see the Bridge Guy working on a bridge!
 
Today Her-in-Doors and I attended the Taupo Hobby Expo. Layouts, European, British, US, from Gauge 1 to N scale; model aeroplanes, militaria, RC boats, trucks, and aeroplanes. As usual a well-attended show and a good variety.
 
Sales tables were somewhat hit and miss. I mean to say, “Vintage” Athearn BB kits, for twice the price as to when they were new!! And the vendors wonder why they don’t sell.
However, ran across one vendor who did not want to take anything back home so I ended up, after a mutually amicable haggle with the following unbuilt HO kits, Walthers Jordan spreader, 3 Proto 2000 stock cars, and an Athearn BB 50’ Autoloader. Also got 2 packets of Kadee coupler boxes, a pack of 72 unpainted figures, a built MDC shorty flat car, and some khaki paint. I was begged to take the Life like caboose. All in all, a good haul.
 
 Haul by Bear, on Flickr
 
Not sure why but I have a thing for electrics, here’s a Gauge 1 Marklin Deutsche Reichsbahn Class E91…
 
 DRG Class E91 by Bear, on Flickr
 DRG E9120 by Bear, on Flickr
 
 
…and a fleeting glimpse of an HO Krokodil.
 
 
Looking forward to more really Good Stuff,
Cheers, the Bear.Smile

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Posted by Track fiddler on Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:59 AM

Some more good stuff, sure like that interesting Viaduct as well BearYes

 

An old pic, but just trying to add to the photos!

 

More Weekend Photos please!

 

TF

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Posted by Track fiddler on Saturday, July 13, 2024 5:32 PM

#7

 Good Ol' #7

 

TF

 

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Posted by HO-Velo on Monday, July 15, 2024 4:40 PM

Thanks to all the contributors and viewers.  

Ed, Dig those Fs and rolling stock.  Maybe seeing tracks so often is why I can easily take them for granted, but 'the tracks are models too,' and yours look great.

Also, when admiring the flowing beauty in TF's trestle and bridge it's too easy to overlook the intricasy of work involved.  Btw, I miss being inspired and helped by Doc Wayne's generous postings of his wonderful layout and tutorials.  But also miss the posts of so many other forum members.

Bear, Nice to see such interesting locomotives, and that you found some goodies.  Still, seeing the show attendees wearing jackets, coats, sweaters and caps made me wish for a little coolness while the temp in my backyard was hovering around 90F.   

John,  Like the ice cream stand.  No matter the size, any addition to the layout from family or friend, and most especially a spouse always puts a smile on the face and warmth in the heart.   

Thanks again and have a good week.  Regards, Peter   

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