Here are the latest pictures showing some of the progress I've made on the layout, which is 1/3 complete, and 11 months old today. Still to come will be a river scene, small town, classification yard with round house. The pictures were taken from left to right as they appear on the layout. I hope you guys like 'em...
Have Fun.... Bob.
My My, what an artist you are. Such wonderful attention to detail. Your imagination is exceeded only by your exicution. Thanks for the pics and the inspiration.
Thanks Art. However, it was your Yosemite Falls that gave me the inspiration for my waterfall scene.
Bob, while you may take inspiration, you also provide tons of it. Thanks for posting your wonderful images. It has been a real treat.
I seem to recall that you started this new layout in early 2008 (?) . What is your estimation to getting to the point where you were nearest the end of your last layout? Do you expect to be occupied here for another two to four years?
-Crandell
Wow, spectacular waterfall. Some of you can do great scenery, the rest of us can only look and marvel.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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Thanks Crandell. The layout was started last December, 2008. I had to postpone the start date due to last year's convention tour / visit. Your estimate for completion is about right. It should take me another 3-4 years to finish. But is any layout ever really finished?...:)
Excellent work as usual Bob. You give us all something to strive for.
I am curious ... does the guy in the second photo know that he is about to be beheaded by a piece of roofing?
Karl
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wow what great work and craftmanship you have shown and done here. please keep up the great work and inspiring me and all of the other model railroaders out there. i cant wait to see more of your work and are you up for hire. i cant wiat to get to the point you are with the scenery and i only hope that my work is at least 25% the quality of the work you have done. you have some unmatched talent here. i cant give enough praise here great job keep it up.
Looks super amigo. Got your email, yes I'll bring the brass! ;)
Do these pics take you to the far corner of the room? I'm trying to figure out where your progress is. Of course I suppose a visit would solve that!
San Dimas Southern slideshow
Thanks for the great pics! I really like your gravel road in the last photo. Howdja do it?
Matt
Bob,
Extremely nice work, extremely nice! I especially like all the different types of shots (close, medium and far). Close up shots are nice - but sometimes it is nice to see the overall thing. Wish my layout progress was as fast as yours.
Chris
Thanks for sharing those scenes with us, Bob. The new layout, not surprisingly, looks great!
Wayne
Hi Mat. The gravel road was done using "real" dirt which was sifted to remove all the unwanted debris.
doctorwayneThanks for sharing those scenes with us, Bob. The new layout, not surprisingly, looks great! Wayne
Wayne. Thanks for the kind words. Coming from you, it means a lot.
Bob, your layout is a beauty! Reminds me of George Selios' F&SM. Have you ever posted a trak plan for your line? I think it is very much the style that I am looking to build my layout in (shelf style). Is this correct? Could you post a track plan?
Best Regards,
Ben
Ok if my layout looks even 1/8 this good i will be happy incredible details got me going.
Bob grech
This is my favorite picture due to the subtle track-siding blending into the jam-packed neighborhood let alone the small deck bridge.
Conemaugh Road & Traction circa 1956
Thank you for posting these pictures. You have a Great layout!! The attention to detail, the fine scratchbuilt structures just add to the realism.
Hi Bob,
As you can see in my profile I´m from Barcelona, Spain and I don´t have enough words to give you many congratulations for your work. Incredible!!!I have a question? Can you tell me the track you use in your layout?
Thanks,
Alex
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upacific1862 Hi Bob, As you can see in my profile I´m from Barcelona, Spain and I don´t have enough words to give you many congratulations for your work. Incredible!!!I have a question? Can you tell me the track you use in your layout? Thanks, Alex
Hi Alex.
I used modified Walther's code 83 turnouts and a combination of Atlas and Micro engineering (code 83) flex track. The spurs, such as the one shown next to the Flour Mill, is hand-laid using ME code 70 rail. If you take a closer look at the first picture, you can see how my turnouts were modified. First, i cut off the head block ties so only two ties under the switch throw remains. Second, I drill the center of the throw tie in order to recieve the actuation wire from below the layout. (I'm using Tortoise Slo-Mo Switch Machines). Third, I cover those "ugly" point throw rivets using .019 thick sterene strips. To finish, I weather and hand paint my rails using Burnt Umber and Grimmy Black, followed by a wash of alcohol and india ink over the grey-blend ballast.
Ben1272 Bob, your layout is a beauty! Reminds me of George Selios' F&SM. Have you ever posted a trak plan for your line? I think it is very much the style that I am looking to build my layout in (shelf style). Is this correct? Could you post a track plan? Best Regards, Ben
Looks great! Just a suggestion though. Check to see if your camera has a "macro" setting. I discovered mine when I was fooling around with it. If not, try using the manual settings and set your f-stop to its highest number (smallest opening). This will increase your depth of field (making things closer to the camera more in focus). You'll probably have to use a tripod, because the shutter speed with be pretty slow. But keep up the great work, and keep us posted with pics.
Marlon
See pictures of the Clinton-Golden Valley RR
I'm really new to this. How long have you been at model railroading? I'm just trying to get a handle on expectations. Is this a skill you acquired over 5 years, 10 years or .... Beautiful stuff
Bob.
I see that you are at it again. It's not nice to fool all these fine people by going out into the boondocks and byways to take pictures of any and every old building that you find. What is worse is the fact that you then super-impose all those Pics. onto your bench-work and try to pass them off as models on your model R.R.
Have you no shame???
But on a more serious note, keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to us all.
Blue Flamer.
I know you've made progress, so where are the pics? I'm off this week, let's run some trains and take pictures.
Every once in a while I have to go to Bob's place to make sure he hasn't gone "modern era" on me. I was asked to bring the camera and today was just one of those days that the camera and I were talking to each other. Some are repeats, but I thought the color was such that they needed repeating. Bob was chugging right along as always. I did see one diesel unit on the layout but he promised it was only for track cleaning duties. Enjoy!
Just wanted to give Jeff the photo credit for these new pics. His work behind the camera makes it look like I''m seeing my layout through a new pair of eyes. Thanks again.
You're a bad man Mr. Grech!
Great looking work Bob.
Nick
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Very fun to look at. Thanks for the updates.
I have to say that is some awesome work!
May I ask what scale that is?