For some of us it might still be spring break, but I thought I'd start one this weekend anyway.
WC 2500 eases it's way up the former MILW Branch line.
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Very nice diesel you have there. And, may I gush and fawn over your ballasting job? Really nicely done!
Thanks for starting the thread.
-Crandell
Lots of views, but no additions yet. So, I'll add my own contribution for the week. It is a similar shot to last week's, but taken during the day. Daylight is clearly reflected off the boiler and tender in this image.
I would gratefully like to acknowledge the welcome improvement added by RRCanuck, who has graciously offered to add some effects using Photoshop. He has done this for me a number of times, and I appreciate his support very much. I had understood, sort of, how difficult it is to add these elements to a photo so that they look natural. After some discussion, I now understand just how involved, and time consuming, it really is.
Double-headed Cab-Forward passenger train action.
Who should ask for anything more?
Brian
Not much work I've done that's remarkable enough to post here, but I was playing around with the camera this morning and came up with this.
I got two Proto 2000 L&N E6-A's in the mail today from a friend in Texas. They were both converted into dummy locos but the shells won't sit on the frames properly as there are no tabs on the inside of the shells. It'll be a simple matter to make some tabs from scrap. The locos are identical, right down to their numbers, 776.
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Brian M wrote: Double-headed Cab-Forward passenger train action.Who should ask for anything more? Brian
I should, as in, which make and model are those Cabbies?
-Morgan
Good work, Jordan. I love the lighting.
Just got my order from Factory Direct Trains.
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Lead one is a BLI AC5, and it's followed by an Intermountain AC12. As is well-known, the IM model has a very low top speed, but I've speed-matched the AC5 (it has the upgraded QSI chip installed) so that they can run together. I sometimes cheat and have them pulling freights like this, but they only ran in tandem on passenger trains. They can be VERY loud.
Gotta dance...
This week's contribution. If you see clouds, they're dropped in digitally. Otherwise, just cropped.
Cheers.
Crandell, thanks! That is a Atlas master SD35. Some day I hope to swap out the truck side frames for SD45 ones like the proto type has. I Like the photo you have there. It looks very realistic.
Brian, nice Double header!
Tyler, I love the lighting of you photo!
Jeffery, nice new locomotive!
Loather, that is a Preiser figure. it came with a set of 5 or 6.
Alex, thanks. I hope you can get your layout started soon.
RRCanuck, I lve that middle photo.
Ok I have more picture of the "photo shoot" I did on ym diorama. I don't wanto to clogg up the thread will all my picture so I'll post a few at a time.
First up is the A408 comming back from Wausau to haad to Fon du lac. Trailing is an Ex ATSF SD45.
It's counter part, the A407 to Wausau, heads up north with a GP40 and a SD45.
More comming soon. An ATSF leads a 3 SD45 consist. 6588 leads a varity of power to Fon du Lac from Stevens Point.
Love that photo with the GP40 and SD45!
RRCanuck: Very nice photos! Love that bridge in the 1st one!
selector wrote:
Crandell,
Great shot. Nice job on the photoshoping, RRCanuck.
Sue
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Here is a picture of an engine I just completed. Conrad Yelvington #2105 heading back to the yard after delivering a load of gravel
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Brian M wrote:
"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"
EXPERIMENTATION TO BRING INNOVATION
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Looks great, Crandell. I wish we could get this smoke effect on our layouts without ANY residue whatsoever.
JaRRell
selector wrote:Lots of views, but no additions yet. So, I'll add my own contribution for the week. It is a similar shot to last week's, but taken during the day. Daylight is clearly reflected off the boiler and tender in this image.I would gratefully like to acknowledge the welcome improvement added by RRCanuck, who has graciously offered to add some effects using Photoshop. He has done this for me a number of times, and I appreciate his support very much. I had understood, sort of, how difficult it is to add these elements to a photo so that they look natural. After some discussion, I now understand just how involved, and time consuming, it really is. -Crandell
Brian:
DROOL!!! What a GREAT shot! Reminds me of the "West Coast" getting ready to tackle the Tehachapi's during WWII.
Tom
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Daniel G.
i did not do anything this week . but I got a email of a good backhoe driver and I thought i would share
Sue, Larry, and JaRRell, thank-you for your encouraging comments.
Great image of the AC's...wow.
RRCanuck, I like your modelling, too. It is good to see you back and in the swing of things, and with nifty photography to boot. That sure is a purdy passenger train, and the shot through the overhead bridge of the Train Masters is especially pleasing to me.
Pike 62, nice engine. May I ask what it was you had to "do" to it? Was this a kit, or did you repaint....? Turned out well for my eyes.
Selector and RRCanuck, that is one really great photo. With the addition of the smoke, one is hard pressed to tell if real or photo
It is very enjoyable to see photos of these models that either depict an interesting view or tell a story. This loco is working hard!
selector wrote: I would gratefully like to acknowledge the welcome improvement added by RRCanuck, who has graciously offered to add some effects using Photoshop. He has done this for me a number of times, and I appreciate his support very much. I had understood, sort of, how difficult it is to add these elements to a photo so that they look natural. After some discussion, I now understand just how involved, and time consuming, it really is. -Crandell
Simply breathtaking.
RRCanuck wrote:
Thanks all, for the kind comments.
Selector - yes, it's good to get back to the layout. Have switched the rosters to early scheme CN and CP (burgundy and grey). Always liked those liveries - probably more than the modern ones. Haven't gotten around yet to changing all the vehicles on the layout to reflect that era. Unfortunately, I've only got 3 more weeks here before I head abroad again, so I've gotta get my yaya's out while I can.
There's a train show nearby this weekend - will probably go check it out today and see if there are any bargains to be had.
sledgehammer wrote:
Hey,everybody! It's time for another exciting episode of "Let's All Count the Number of OSHA Violations!"
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mononguy63 wrote:Hey,everybody! It's time for another exciting episode of "Let's All Count the Number of OSHA Violations!"
Details, details. There's dirt to be spread, so put on yer hard hat and stop whining......
Bill
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