selector Hey, Big John, it's really good to see you posting again, but also to learn that you are well and still enjoying the hobby now and then. Welcome back. -Crandell
Hey, Big John, it's really good to see you posting again, but also to learn that you are well and still enjoying the hobby now and then. Welcome back.
-Crandell
dknelson Hey John, thanks for the update old friend. So good to hear you still have your hand in the game. I don't know if we'll ever go railfanning again but it's good to see you're still doing fine work on a layout. Dave Nelson
Hey John, thanks for the update old friend. So good to hear you still have your hand in the game. I don't know if we'll ever go railfanning again but it's good to see you're still doing fine work on a layout.
Dave Nelson
Gentlmen, great to see you guys. Yes, while the hands are busy with life, I am still very much in the game. Either working on a building, or scenery (I admit, I am slowing down on it as I am running out of stuff to do) or trying my hand at weathering with powders, which happens to be my latest enjoyment.
Dave, I am trying. I a might find myself in Michigan this summer for a work related trip again. Its a bit of a stretch, but it be a bit closer :) Ill keep you posted if I am heading east
Best Regards, Big John
Kiva Valley Railway- Freelanced road in central Arizona. Visit the link to see my MR forum thread on The Building of the Whitton Branch on the Kiva Valley Railway
I think you have a magazine quality layout there!
Also I think a small littles barrier around the edge of the layout would help, cause it looks like a long fall for any train that tips over on the outer portions of the layout.
DavidH66 I think you have a magazine quality layout there! Also I think a small littles barrier around the edge of the layout would help, cause it looks like a long fall for any train that tips over on the outer portions of the layout.
Wow, thank you. I am not sure if its magazine quality.. But I will take it as magazine quality in terms of effort. I am pretty proud I squeezed in as much railroad as I did in the main room. I admit, I really need to finish off the foam. Some kind of this valance. Just havent gotten there yet. While it is a long way down, never had a problem with falling off, as it is a steep curve. So if there is a issue, its get dragged in. That said. I am very careful and avoid long pushes. Dont wont squeeze one off.
Now that you mention it, you gave me an idea, some thing plexiglass would work well. And I could paint the bottom to act as a valance, then maybe add 1" up to keep them from falling off.
Mind is spinning now. Thanks David
I havent done much major, but been havign slowly bringing the scenery along, buildings and weathing rolling stock. I think the next project this summer is to finally finish off the wraps for the ends. Been putting it off.
Here's the Kiva Valley today.
I think it is a grand effort, John, and it looks like a great solution for your circumstances. It looks convincing....everything fits, it looks natural and realistic. Very nicely done!
Thank you very much Crandell. I did pack alot into it as I am trying to get everything I can. A Yard, enough switiching to keep me busy, and rural and urban feel to it, along with a little mountains..... just depends which way your looking
Big John:
This is the first time I have viewed your thread and I am impressed indeed! The city scene is something like what I want to do in my yet to be started layout, and seeing the way you have done things is an inspiration.
Well done!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!