Sunday Photo Fun or Funnies 1-9-05

[mcattardo]

After looking at all of the great pics, I felt like improving the area of yesterdays post. Ok, I'm sick of looking at pink too. And while it's not quite there yet, I think it's much better now.

[cnw1995]

Hi Laz, I used the 4x8 grass rolls by LifeLike. It's not v. realistic - essentially colored sandpaper - but the price was right for 7 I needed (about $9 a roll.) They were easy to find - at Hobby Lobby and other craft stores. Depending on what you are looking to do, I'd recommend taking a peek at rolls of felt or fake fur. They're easier to make look more realistic. The ballast isn't glued. It's part of a huge bucket-full I swept up off the end of the driveway and cleaned. It all looked much better before I moved the track around when wiring, but it's pretty easy to sweep up into a better-looking profile.

[laz 57]

Loks good DOUG!!!!!
Did you use the rolled grass or it that the stuff that you sprinkle down? I have to get some grass on my layout and don't know which to buy, Is your ballast glued ?
Laz57

[cnw1995]

I've reduced and adjusted many of my pictures but will post only the link just to be sure. http://condor.depaul.edu/~dmurphy/pictures.htm

[ChiefEagles]

Doug M., it is fine. Found it on through the add from one of the biggies [forget which one] in CTT. Since I had so many double stacks, needed a crane to unload them. Now if I did not spend so much time on this computer, might get real layout going. [;)]

[cnw1995]

Wow, great pictures. Chief - what is that red-colored object in one of your pictures? Is that the intermodal crane - how do you like it? Laz, I love the nightime shots - it really makes the details stand out. I have smaller shots of my layout I will try to post today.

[laz 57]

Rock on ROY,
I saw it operate down at York and you are right it needs that sound which would make it really neato.
Laz57

[wrmcclellan]

Laz,

It is all they say it is. Extemely fun to operate - but also very delicate. I had to straighten one string that was on the wrong pulley and it took 20 minutes.

I also experience the outriggers not deploying reliably as has been reported since the first release (even with track voltage at 20 volts). But even with this flaw - a very cool piece.

What Lionel needs to do here is release companion work train pieces, the first of which needs to be a sound car for the crane!

Regards,
Roy

[laz 57]

Neat engines as BUCKEYE stated I too really like that GN paint scheme.
How do you like that NYC crane? Is it what they say it is or just all hype?
Laz57

[wrmcclellan]

Thanks Buckeye.

We have made it to Yellowstone. The kids did not suffer the trip very well (driving from Texas) so it will be awhile before we get out that way again.

I have been to the Banff Springs hotel that was built by the CP. The Banff area is absolutely magnificent. Even got to play some hockey (ha ha for a Texan) on Lake Louise at midnight. Man it's cold so we were well equipped with antifreeze!

Regards,
Roy

[Buckeye Riveter]

Neat engines Roy. I always like the colors on the Great Northern. If you ever get a chance to visit Glacier National Park you will like the Great Northern even more. They built the park hotel .[:)]

[wrmcclellan]

Hello all,

Here are some shots of the Lionel GN Empire Builder ABBA...







And this years Christmas present...




Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Regards,
Roy

[ChiefEagles]

What's with the double posting???? Just did that on the TMCC/DCS post. Guess DUDA melted the software.

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Buckeye Riveter

QUOTE: Originally posted by spankybird

Guys, we have some great pics this week.

Buckeye – I have to make a trip to WV to see that in person.
tom

I would suggest next weekend. Train show at the park.

Click here for the http://www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo/modelT.htm

Link should work now.
Oglebay Park Train Show

[laz 57]

Hey GUYS got some morer pics....................

Passenger and freight going into the tunnel...............



Anothe pic..................



Beer truck coming into town..............



Enjoy?
Laz57

[Anonymous]

Ive got LOTS of timetables and rule books if anyone woudl like

[mcattardo]

It's not you spanky.

[spankybird]

Buckeye, is it me today, I click on the link and get 'Can't display page'

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by spankybird

Guys, we have some great pics this week.

Buckeye – I have to make a trip to WV to see that in person.
tom

I would suggest next weekend. Train show at the park.

Click here for the http://www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo/modelT.htm

[spankybird]

Laz - I have seen them from $65.00 on up. I don't know what these will cost me, my brother-in-law had them.

Chief - nice docs

[ChiefEagles]

I got one that is in excellent condition. Not NW. [:(] Lady that worked with me gave it to me when she retired. Did I ever show you the old rule books my Father-in-law gave me?





a pass ticket

[laz 57]

TOM nice lanterns, little bit of elbow grease and they will look great in the train room!
If you don't mind me asking what is a fair price to pay for a lantern? I've seen them but they want lots for em.
Laz57

[spankybird]

Guys, we have some great pics this week.

Buckeye – I have to make a trip to WV to see that in person.

Chief – just remember nothing smokes like an MTH

Jon – great pics

Laz – I love the night effect

Duda – No way would we let any of our women on a train that look like that. I love it.

tom

[spankybird]

Look what I just got. Yes they are old and need to be cleaned up. Oh yeh, they work. Chief eat your heart out, they are N & W.







tom

[ChiefEagles]

Hard to make the smoke show up good with light carpet and this camera. Guess I will have to video it and mail Duda the tape.

Sitting still at 10V


The light color drifting back over engine and tender to first car is smoke. 14V and train is moving fast.


The light colored is smaoke drifting to the left of engine.


Engine is moving at good speed. Notice the smoke coming out around the side where the cylinders are.


Caught in the turn moving along.


Engine moving at 8 V and puffint.

[Buckeye Riveter]

All great photos today. I can learn something from just about everyone except that Thomas the Tank impersonator. [:D] That is the scariest engine I believe I have ever seen.

[Jim Duda]

Lazzie - Every DUDson I've ever seen has a bell, whistle, and TWO horns! The Railway Commission dictated that as warning devices (for the reason you mentioned)...

[laz 57]

JIMBO the two jewels up above your head are they horns???? Keep the women and girls in doors the JIMBO express is coming down a pike near you. WOO WOO!!!!!!!
Laz 57

[jonadel]

Another good week in the train room and fun to see everyone's shots today, Thanks and keep up the good work.

Jon

Looks like everyone is trying to leave at once


F-3 waiting it's turn


Trolley and F-3 coming into town


Overview of the gorge and bridge


A bit off topic but moving snow this year is much more fun!