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Sunday Photo Fun 1-20-08

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Sunday Photo Fun 1-20-08
Posted by spankybird on Sunday, January 20, 2008 7:16 AM

here are some pics of an S gauge layout. It is L shape, 35' x 25'

 

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Posted by envfocus on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:01 AM

Just a couple of pictures after some rewiring...

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:08 AM

Operating the oldest [Lionel 736] and the newest [Lionel Big Boy with Legacy] using Lionel Legacy system and remote.

 

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Posted by Pete in W'brg on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:12 AM

More test photos of fit and light installation in the harbor area.

Overall view of harbor area:

Lar's Lumber & Woodworking still needs final detailing but the shop is already busy:

Smith Bros still needs more work:

Pete in Williamsburg, VA Come see historic Colonial Williamsburg and the Historic Triangle
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Posted by Wes Whitmore on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:15 AM

Looks great guys!

I picked up the newly released 40' highcube OSU boxcar.  I really like it.

I also picked up my first MTH buildings -

Have a great weekend!
Wes

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Posted by AFML on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:29 AM

Isaly's! My favorite stop! Once a month Dad would take the family for a "treat". He would always order a cone with "Whitehouse" icecream. They still had the jukebox selectors at each booth. What a sound!

Thanks for the memories! 

Wes (The other Wes!) LOL!

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Posted by Dave Connolly on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:32 AM

 A couple of views of the Country Store. The kit is from Berkshire Valley, figures from Arttista and Woodland Scenics.

 

 Pete, I've been following the progress of your layout and it's coming along great. I love that wharf scene.

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Posted by crip on Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:49 AM
Great pictures everyone.

Here are some pictures of my first MTH steamer I got this week.





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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:12 AM

 

Here is a one of a kind Marx 1666 I just purchased from Dr. John. John requested to see a few photos of the locomotive on the Jumijo, and I'm happy to oblige. The locomotive has brass piping and details applied to it. I added a little color to the tender with brass railings and some red striping and heraldry. A smoke unit was also added. I hope all the Marx fans out there get a kick out of seeing it.

 

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Posted by AFML on Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:18 AM

Great work! Thanks for sharing!

Wes

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Posted by johnandjulie13 on Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:21 AM

Good Morning All:

I have actually made some real progress on my layout!  But first:

Spanky:

I love that S gauge layout, where is it from?

Pete:

I too love your wharf area.  Lars Lumber is fantastic. Great detail.

Wes:

I like your OSU train.  Just be careful, it will derail if it goes through SEC country. Wink [;)]

Dave:

Great pictures!  How do you set up your lighting?  By the way, you will see my track weathering pictures below.  The good news is that other than some minor issues, the turnouts work fine.  Thank you again for your feedback.

I have finished sculpting my hills:

My track has been weathered:

I also started wiring my remaining three signals, but I ran out of wire nuts.  I hope to finish those today.

Regards,

JO

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:23 AM

John, This S gauge layout is local in the Cleveland area. It is an L shape 35' x 25' .

 

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:24 AM

Great pictures everyone,

John and Julie, the weathering looks great.

Wes, in one of the pictures, is that the rear of a set of B&O F3's?

Dave, your work amazes me.

Pete, amazing work, and even the lights for navigation into the harbor. That whole scene is really nice.

Spanky, that layout is missing one thing.....the 3rd railWink [;)]

Envfocus, I love your layout.

Chief, when did you say you were sending me the Big Boy and Legacy? I'll PM you all my infoWink [;)]

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Posted by Cheese on Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:53 AM

 

Very nice indeed.

Nick! :)

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Posted by raymans on Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:56 AM

nice pics everyone

 

elevated section

 

 

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Posted by Dave Connolly on Sunday, January 20, 2008 11:26 AM

 JO, the weathered track looks great. I'm really not a good photographer. I find underlit seems to work better than over. I usually just rely on the rooms lighting and tweak the camera settings. I do reposition the tracklighting away fom the subject. My new camera seems to make up for my lack of knowledge.

 Ray, that street scene looks great. You have me now searching the Model Tech Studios site lookingf at interior shelving for some stores along the layouts edge. Hopefully will see you at the Big E next Sat.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:31 PM
Nice pics everyone! Thumbs Up [tup]

J&J - track weathering turned out very nice... any problems with the switches?

Spanky - Love that S-gauge layout!

Jumijo - Nice 1666 you have there... color is awesome.

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This is all I got done this weekend:
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Posted by AFML on Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:31 PM

Spankybird,

Many thanks for sharing the pictures of a GREAT "S" gauge layout!

MORE! MORE! MORE!

Only one question.......

WHERE are the TRAINS??!???

Wes

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Posted by mickey4479 on Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:37 PM

A PRR consolidation taking on coal and sand.

A PRR K4s taking on water from repainted MTH water tower.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, January 20, 2008 12:56 PM

New motive power on the Baltimore, Ohio and Wabash Railroad.  Thank you, Chuck!

Some really good photos this week.  Now to get back up stairs and do some more wiring. Must be done but does not lend itself to great photos.

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by gwg50 on Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:01 PM

I enjoyed the photo's guys.

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:03 PM
 AFML wrote:

Spankybird,

Many thanks for sharing the pictures of a GREAT "S" gauge layout!

MORE! MORE! MORE!

Only one question.......

WHERE are the TRAINS??!???

 

Wes

The builder / owner is no longer with us, thus the reason why this became a donation. Many of his trains - engines - rolling stock have been sold Sad [:(]

We did receive a few items

 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:09 PM

Nice photos this week, Guys.

I always look forward to Sunday Photo Fun.

Glad you like it, Buckeye.

Chuck

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Posted by johnandjulie13 on Sunday, January 20, 2008 2:13 PM

Hello Brent:

Your benchwork is looking great!  I wish I had a layout that big.  My switches did not have any major issues after the weathering.  My only problem is where one turnout goes right into another turnout, I had to do a really good job cleaning the rails and rail joiners.  I suspect the problem is more with the brand of switch (Atlas) than the weathering since they have been touchy from the day I got them.

Regards,

JO

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Posted by NewbieLady on Sunday, January 20, 2008 3:20 PM
Hi Everyone. We finally added an MTH subway set (the #6 IRT R-17 Redbirds) to our elevated loop. Just need to replace that trestle set with something that looks like a "real" el, and we're in business! Have my eye on steel el pillars I have bookmarked somewhere...






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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, January 20, 2008 3:55 PM

 

No time for a "coke"!

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Posted by Wes Whitmore on Sunday, January 20, 2008 4:05 PM
 tmcc man wrote:

Wes, in one of the pictures, is that the rear of a set of B&O F3's?

Those are Kline F7 B&O A and B units.  Both have dual motors.

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Posted by Wes Whitmore on Sunday, January 20, 2008 4:09 PM

 NewbieLady wrote:
Hi Everyone. We finally added an MTH subway set (the #6 IRT R-17 Redbirds) to our elevated loop. Just need to replace that trestle set with something that looks like a "real" el, and we're in business! Have my eye on steel el pillars I have bookmarked somewhere...

More pictures please!

Wes

 

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, January 20, 2008 4:21 PM

Pete in W'berg - That's gonna be a cool layout,

Dave C - still waiting for my CTT with your photos.

88 - coming along.

Nice photos from some of our "newbies" and also from some of our ol' favorites.

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, January 20, 2008 4:58 PM

Greetings from the extremely cold Heartlands where it was the perfect day to stay inside and visit with the hobo's.  This is one of our favorite scenes on the layout, great color's.  Remember to click on the photo's to enlarge.  Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jon

So many roads, so little time. 

 

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