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Posted by wickman on Saturday, February 4, 2023 1:49 PM

A bit of an update , I got the leds and buttons installed and ds64’s reprogrammed to proper numbers . 

 

 

 

 

I used these leds and buttons as well as these led holders , the plastic caps are a bit long but the hold the led in place well enough.

 

 

 

 

Once I was happy  I removed all the lites buttons etc I started finishing off the fascia on the layout in both rooms and primed and painted black satin, three coats did the job. 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy with the electrical install and finished fascia I decided to do a bit more track work to an industry area, not exactly sure what will be at the end of the line but I’m thinking the Fsm Im Dunn may work there. I added in a section of roadbed and tacked down some flex track from the already in place turnout from the mainline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by wickman on Sunday, January 8, 2023 11:16 AM

York1

I'll echo what all the others have said -- you've done a wonderful job on your layout.

Thanks for the pictures!

 

thanks John for the nice comment, once I get my fascia turnout control buttons and leds installed I need to get back to my structure building. 

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Posted by York1 on Friday, January 6, 2023 3:47 PM

I'll echo what all the others have said -- you've done a wonderful job on your layout.

Thanks for the pictures!

York1 John       

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Posted by wickman on Friday, January 6, 2023 3:12 PM

hon30critter

Hi Lynn,

Your attention to detail is absolutely incredible!! I can't imagine how long it will take to take in all of the features of your layout, let alone watching your trains run.

Truly inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!!

Dave

 

thanks Dave much appreciated.

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Posted by hon30critter on Friday, January 6, 2023 2:39 AM

Hi Lynn,

Your attention to detail is absolutely incredible!! I can't imagine how long it will take to take in all of the features of your layout, let alone watching your trains run.

Truly inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!!

Dave

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Posted by wickman on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 11:27 AM

Thanks Wayne and Selector it's a labour of love. 

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Posted by selector on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 7:13 PM

Truly amazing.  Congratulations.  I can't begin to imagine the number of hours to do all that rock work and the backdrop, and the shrubbery and trees are astounding, too. Stick out tongue

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Posted by doctorwayne on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 1:39 PM

wickman

Thanks Wayne, I'm hoping to retire soon so I can have more time for the hobby.

I originally thought your post to be about photo woes, but ity's clearly about photo WOWS!!!

Wayne

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Posted by wickman on Monday, January 2, 2023 5:13 PM

ATLANTIC CENTRAL

Lynn, very nice work, most impressive. If you can figure out how, could you post a track plan?

Sheldon

 

Trackplan is in the first post .

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Posted by wickman on Monday, January 2, 2023 5:11 PM

Thanks Wayne, I'm hoping to retire soon so I can have more time for the hobby.

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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Saturday, December 31, 2022 2:56 PM

Lynn, very nice work, most impressive. If you can figure out how, could you post a track plan?

Sheldon

    

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Posted by doctorwayne on Saturday, December 31, 2022 2:50 PM

Lynn, your painted backgrounds are as realistic as the modelled portions of your layout...absolutely fabulous!  BowBowBow

Wayne

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Posted by wickman on Friday, December 30, 2022 3:23 PM

Thanks TF it's a never ending adventure.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Friday, December 30, 2022 3:19 PM

Good afternoon

Very impressive modeling Lynn.  Love the scenery, rock cliffs and the old weathered character of your building structures.

 

TF

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Posted by wickman on Friday, December 30, 2022 2:57 PM

 

I've been struggling with posting photos, can't remember how I posted the previous photos to show the photo rather than a redirect link to the photo , so, I'm going to try Flickr and see how that works. 
This is the Fsm Dexters Dead End I've been working on .

 

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Posted by wickman on Saturday, November 13, 2021 1:04 PM

Thanks David

Here's a Sierra West Woodcutters Shack to go to a permanent area of the layout.

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Posted by NorthBrit on Friday, November 12, 2021 11:17 AM

Lynn.

Absolutely stunning.  I love it.

Well done.

 

David

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Posted by wickman on Friday, November 12, 2021 9:53 AM

Here's a Fsm Baileys Produce I built in 2018 

 

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Posted by wickman on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 7:49 PM

Working in the room on the right of the track plan, with the Walthers 90 ' turntable removed I proceeded to paint the backdrop and build some small hills , build the terrain up and plant the trees. I still need to build the 2 stall engine house and the wood coal tower. 


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Posted by wickman on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:22 PM

This is a kit I just completed , it's a Fsm IM Dunn .

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Posted by wickman on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:51 PM

Thankyou Selector, one thing I learned when you have a deep layout is you must finish the very back before moving forward, so once you get moving on it it moves along pretty good. 

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Posted by selector on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:50 PM

I can only imagine how many loving, careful, hours went into all of that.  At least 1500.  Fantastic, and I offer my congratulations. 

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Posted by wickman on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 10:46 AM

Thanks guys for the kind comments. I'm happy that I'm able to start posting photos here again. I often run into roadblocks and now can ask for input with pics.

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Posted by doctorwayne on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 10:25 AM

Very impressive modelling, Lynn.

Wayne

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Posted by richhotrain on Monday, November 8, 2021 11:33 PM

Outstanding workmanship!

Rich

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Posted by reasearchhound on Monday, November 8, 2021 11:30 PM

Great looking work. You should be very proud!

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Posted by Pruitt on Monday, November 8, 2021 10:20 PM

Nice!

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Monday, November 8, 2021 9:21 PM

Lynn,

I would love to see pictures of your layout shared in Weekend Photo Fun and/or Show Me Something.

-Kevin

Living the dream.

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Posted by wickman on Monday, November 8, 2021 9:09 PM

Thanks guys for the nice comments. Big Smile

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