1train1 wrote: Not being picky here - but explain the "weekend" being March 23rd to March 31. That's more like 7 days - translate 1 week. I always thought the weekend fun was Friday to Sunday. Without a program I can't keep up to all this non organized 'do whatever anyone pleases' as of late. Trolls or no trolls. No wonder flame wars are occuring all over the place - For everyone's well being, I really think Spring better arrive soon.I'm here to learn about and to admire everyone's work. Not to boost my post count.
Not being picky here - but explain the "weekend" being March 23rd to March 31. That's more like 7 days - translate 1 week. I always thought the weekend fun was Friday to Sunday. Without a program I can't keep up to all this non organized 'do whatever anyone pleases' as of late. Trolls or no trolls. No wonder flame wars are occuring all over the place - For everyone's well being, I really think Spring better arrive soon.
I'm here to learn about and to admire everyone's work. Not to boost my post count.
Maybe it's a looong wekend?
Y'all get too bent out of shape over details!
Lighten up and have fun! Relax. Go run some trains!
Rotor
Jake: How often does the train go by? Elwood: So often you won't even notice ...
Dave, don't get all mushy on me, but thank you. It has been a long road but I am getting there. Thanks mainly to the great folks here. Jeff, Crandall, Art Hill, and Tom (T-Stage) come to mind first but many others have helped as well and I like to thank all of them.
On the grade, it works fine! Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! E-6's and 7's with 6 wheels trucks they are picky about track not being level. I was afraid it would derail when it hit the grade. Not a hitch and backing up from a number 4 Atlas turnout yet.
Far as track plain, well there been a few. I will see if I can find the one that sort of got me started. Main thing is I though I never had the room I needed.
For now the raised section will not hook to the main bench. One of the reason I designed this as a stand a lone section is so I have a train fix when I start tearing the other stuff down! Funny thing is I can be just as transfixed on the SD-50 Bloody Nose pulling its 13 car drag, as the Dash 9 and B40-8 pulling there 40 car drag on the A-line.
Special thanks, to Ken Kroschwitz owner of K-10's Models Trains. Think I drove you folk's nuts?
Extra thanks to Don Gibson as well! You made me so mad at times I had to learn just to prove you wrong.
Cuda Ken
I hate Rust
Here's some pics, I got no problem going into next week!!!!
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Did not really work on the track today. But, I did get something done! I was bored at work and looking through the Walthers catalog. I want the AMH grain elevator with the 8 silos for the bench. Hum, bored, have cardboard, what to do?
It is not pretty and on scale only thing that is right is the height, but it is my first mock up. When I get the correct tools, I think I will be doing more mockups. I did enjoy doing it. Found a use for the old sale tags from work as well.
Sorry the PIC is so bad, did not feel like finding the tripod.
Bench is slowly coming to life. After I get the upper mine level figured out I will post a few more pictures.
I don't usually put layout photo's up on here but what the heck,this is actualy from the old one (moved to a smaller locationand haven't got the new one up and running yet )and no I don't use a tripod so sorry in advance for the "fuzzies"
Rob
cudaken wrote: Did not really work on the track today. But, I did get something done! I was bored at work and looking through the Walthers catalog. I want the AMH grain elevator with the 8 silos for the bench. Hum, bored, have cardboard, what to do? It is not pretty and on scale only thing that is right is the height, but it is my first mock up. When I get the correct tools, I think I will be doing more mockups. I did enjoy doing it. Found a use for the old sale tags from work as well. Sorry the PIC is so bad, did not feel like finding the tripod. Bench is slowly coming to life. After I get the upper mine level figured out I will post a few more pictures. Cuda Ken
You know growing POT plants so close to your layout could cause problems with both train operation and oral hygiene. Geez, next time check your pictures BEFORE posting.
Driline wrote:You know growing POT plants so close to your layout could cause problems with both train operation and oral hygiene. Geez, next time check your pictures BEFORE posting.
Ummm.....what? Was that a joke? That doesn't make any sense to me......
-Morgan
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Here's a few pics from my N scale Allegheny & Cumberland. The 1st pic is doing double duty, showing my new InterMountain SD45-2's awaiting their next assingment AND some of my recently installed dwarf signals ....
Here we catch up with the SD's earning their keep as they push a auto parts train over State Line Gap ....
And pushing coal through Coal Fork Jct .....
Well, I am working on weathering my whole fleet of rolling stock, and the my locomotives afterwords. I have maybe 50 cars I have done 3 1/2 so far long way to go but it will be worth it I think, My current project is a Athearn RTR PRR baywindow Caboose I have everything done except for the ends. Enjoy,
What ya'll think? Mike
NSlover---I say its looking decent. What did you use for that wash? Don't forget to hit those trucks.
Don--impressive rockwork! Who manufactured the molds? Or are the home crafted?
Outdoorsfellar-- those Conrail units are looking too clean there bro.
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AggroJones wrote:
Amazing, please say how you did so. Do you use wash and then paint the rust details? I am going to do that on my caboose to on the steps I am going to paint a little rust on the edges. Mike
AggroJones wrote: Outdoorsfellar-- those Conrail units are looking too clean there bro.
Hey, give me a break ... I just got 'em yesterday ! .... lol. I agree just the same, so in due time, I'm sure the breakshoe smoke from fighting gravity will overtake the cleanliness.
Argo, your pics are always impressive .... from the track, all the way up !
Very Nice Agro!
What kind of weathering would a corn syrup car go through? Thanks!
Alex
AggroJones wrote: Don--impressive rockwork! Who manufactured the molds? Or are the home crafted?
Aggro,
Thank you very much! The molds, with the exception of 2 Bragdon Enterprises molds, are all handcrafted and the work of Chuck Ellis, my mentor and fellow hobbyist here in Austin. His layout was featured in the December 2001 issue as well as an Allen Keller video. I was fortunate to have the use of Chuck's molds as well as his talents in creating the rockwork shown in the photos. He has come to my layout several times to give me and several of my friends personal clinics in his method of wet casting rock molds.
Don Z.
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Geared Steam wrote: You know growing POT plants so close to your layout could cause problems with both train operation and oral hygiene. Geez, next time check your pictures BEFORE posting.
Drilline:
Hmm--have a little trouble getting through Botany 1-A, did we, LOL?
Tom
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Aggro and NSlover , loved the weathering jobs on those pieces of rolling stock you guys should put up a how to thread on weathering tecniques.
Outdoors, I love the look of Conrails. I have a pro wearthed B40-8 this is one of my best pullers. Can I send it to you so you clean it?
How did you do your tress on the hill side?
On the pot plants, how do you think I fund my Rail Road, I have a lot of reefers you know. They are in for the winter, they go around the pool in the summer. Wonder where they will be next winter? Won't be in the garage, won't be room!
Time to work on the bench. Then, break out the new GE AC 6000 CSX.
Hey Ken,
I understand about plants in the layout room. We all have to deal with the encroachment of the real world in one way or another. At least the plants give you a break in warm weather. As for me, I have a 1:1 furnace in the middle of my layout (track runs both in front and behind it). It's better than model railroading in the cold, but it's sure tough to hide.
Summer's coming. Enjoy that pool!
Phil, I'm not a rocket scientist; they are my students.
twhite wrote: Geared Steam wrote: You know growing POT plants so close to your layout could cause problems with both train operation and oral hygiene. Geez, next time check your pictures BEFORE posting.Drilline:Hmm--have a little trouble getting through Botany 1-A, did we, LOL?Tom
Hey Ken! You need to being the track spraying car through to cut down on that encroaching vegetation!
I wonder if the track spraying car will help with the spiders? Will be glad to be rid of the plants in the family room as well.
Ken
I keep forgetting we have kids on here.
Next time I'll have to paste a smiley so they understand its a joke.
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