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Last post 02-05-2008 8:54 AM by ChrisNH. 178 replies.
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304live
Joined on
05-15-2006
Charleston WV
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the siding does add alot to the look of it
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zgardner18
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09-24-2005
Glendora, CA
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RE: RE: New River Minning Co
QUOTE: Originally posted by Piedsou
Here are two more photos of the mine. The third picture is one of the Shenandoah coal dock, where some of the coal mined there is delivered.
Dale Latham
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Dale,
Your layout, are you talking about Shenandoah, PA? I used to live in Hazelton for about 6 months, Boy does that area have some great coal mines. I used to love going out to the Shenandoah area and to watch the large cranes and dumptrucks work. If I had a scanner, I would post some pitures.
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Piedsou
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03-02-2001
Waldorf, Maryland
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Thank you all for your kind comments.
The conveyor is a Walther's product. It's included with some of their kits and also sold separately.
The town of Shenandoah is fictious on my railroad, but would more resemble Shenandoah, Virginia rather than Pa. The N&W had a division point yard in the real Shenandoah. My freelanced railroad runs from Richmond, Va. to Pittsburgh, Pa. with the modeled part being the transistion area from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia into the coal mining regions of northeastern West Virginia and western Maryland.
Thanks again,
Dale
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railroadyoshi
Joined on
03-04-2005
Eastern Massachusetts
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Boston Sand And Gravel is a really neat place, isn't it?
I've only seen it from Commuter Rail and on I-93, but everytime I see it, it hits something in me. What I find most interesting about it is it's location. It's plopped square between I-93, the Leverett Connector, the ladder at North Station, and the Charles.
From the limited viewpoints I've seen it, It seems to resemble Glacier Gravel more, but I presume you could convert the New River Mining Company. That'll be one fantastic project, and I cannot wait to see your results.
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GAPPLEG
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01-07-2002
ERIE PA.
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Great work all you'se guys. I don't need a building like that on my layout, but it makes me wish I did ! Beautiful work on all those kits.
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304live
Joined on
05-15-2006
Charleston WV
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thanks for the info about the conveyor belt
now i just need to go pick this up and get to work!
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SilverSpike
Joined on
08-11-2002
Wake Forest, NC
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Great job you all! I have been following this thread for a few days now, and you all have really done great work. I never knew there were so many ways that one model could be represented.
Hats off to you all!
Ryan
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davekelly
Joined on
12-09-2003
Rhode Island
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It never ceases to amaze me how many truly talented people are on this forum. Each mine started with the same kit, yet each has its own personality - and in my opinion, they all look great!
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stuinstra
Joined on
02-05-2005
Hanver Park, IL USA
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This thread comes at a great time. I've had this kit for about 2 months now and will start building it this weekend. I've noticed most people have fairly short runs going to the mine. I built 3 long tracks were 6 to 8 car trains could sit and slowing move forward to get the cars "filled". Seeing the short runs that others are using makes me wonder if I should design my mine somewhat. I dont have any scenery in place yet to changes are possible.
hmmm......
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river_eagle
Joined on
10-19-2004
St. Louis, MO
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RE: RE: New River Minning Co
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stuinstra
Joined on
02-05-2005
Hanver Park, IL USA
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River: I like the work you did on the steel grider supports. They really stand out nicely.
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river_eagle
Joined on
10-19-2004
St. Louis, MO
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thankx,
I painted them the same burgendy/rusty red as the truck loader, sprayed dulcote, let dry about ten min., and then brushed on rubbing alcohol on the areas I wanted to have that dusty look. the more passes with the alcohol, the "chalker"(word?) it gets.
started about halfway down on truck loader.
the bonus of the alcohol is that if you don't like the results, just hit it with the dulcote again, and it all goes away.
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Misteslaus
Joined on
04-11-2006
Galveston, TX
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You might consider an old wargamers trick. Start with a primer coat of black and then dry bru***he siding with silver. You can do it in several layers and then "wash" it with a thinned black or blcak ink (see the wargamers for that) or chalks. Try the technique on a piece of scrap before you do it on such a magnificent kit. One of the things that this does is to automatically enhance the depth and shadow to a piece of material made of "metal." (It also works quite nicely on underframes and trucks.
Fr. Stephen
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Melchoir
Joined on
03-14-2002
Canada
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Awesome paint schemes....Nice of you to share them..I have one of these and have been trying to give it a unique look..Thanks for the ideas especially the Sharpie marker..Michael
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304live
Joined on
05-15-2006
Charleston WV
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yes the sharpy marker is working out GREAT!
just started working on mine tonight... this is my first project in years and years so hopefully in a while here i'll have something to show and get some critiquing (*sp) on
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