WPF...July 3-6, 2008

[wedudler]

I'm busy with my structure project.

 Wolfgang

[twhite]

I just found out that my Photoshop editing allows you to turn a color photo into a B&W one--DUH! 

Anyway, here's the same shot of Bassett's Station near the top of Yuba Pass, only in B&W.

 

I kind of like B&W.  I think I'll do some more.

Tom

[G Paine]

For the Bicentential, B&M repainted one locomotive in a bicentential color scheme and renumbered it 1776. They also painted a number of others in a simplified scheme. A few years later, GP7 B&M 1715 has seen a lot of use, and is in the middle of a consist behind GP40-2 B&M 300.

I painted, detailed, decalled and weathered these undecorated HO Athern blue box locomotives based on photos in some of my books. The scene at Greenvale Junction is still in progress, and needs additional details like crossbucks at the crossing, parking meters and other stuff.

[selector]

I am enjoying the thread, everyone.  It is a pleasure to see all the developments, the newer posters, and the nice mix of themes, ability, and overall imagery.  For those of you whose photos are a bit jittery, or fuzzy, you might try placing the camera on a tripod or on a table atop a small bean bag and using the shutter timer.  I often take images with the camera resting on the tracks, on a small block of wood or scrap foam, and if I need to get it angled, I'll use bits of cardboard or scale lumber.  I have even used an old floppy disk to get the right angle, with one edge shoved under the camera's rear, front, or side.  It works to steady the shot.

I am amazed at the really good models and layouts.  Thanks to all posters who continue to make this a welcome thread for me to look forward to each weekend.

Here is a recent image, a whimsical one, and an alternate to one I entered in a photo of the month contest on another forum.  It should speak for itself.  I have titled it, "Don't look back!"  I would like to acknowledge Jacon12's masterful hand in sharpening it for me and adding a nice frame.

[lvanhen]

David - I got seasick enough the first time around - did you have to copy ALL the pics again?

[dragenrider]

and I had to perform a C section today, both parent and little one are doing fine..

JaRRell

Must have gotten most of his genes from dads side of the family

 

So this must be another example of mixed genes?

This is an Alco rebuilt by EMD.  It's one of the regular engines used on the Midland Railroad, a tourist/museum operation in Baldwin City, Kansas.

[jep1267]

and I had to perform a C section today, both parent and little one are doing fine..

JaRRell

Must have gotten most of his genes from dads side of the family

[loathar]

A couple of guys talking things over near the new turntable..

Maybe those 2 guys are talking about who stole the lower head light from their E unit?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

[jeffrey-wimberly]

and I had to perform a C section today, both parent and little one are doing fine..

actually, I have a couple of O scale engines that have been sitting up for a good while without use and are now balky about running so I'll change out the rechargable battery to see if that's the problem.  I sure wish HO had O sound!

JaRRell

How can a Alco give birth to and EMD?! And who's the father!

-George

A Baldwin! Couldn't resist that.

[Wikious]

Here's some photos of a bulkhead flatcar I kitbashed.

 

[PA&ERR]

A couple of guys talking things over near the new turntable..

and I had to perform a C section today, both parent and little one are doing fine..

actually, I have a couple of O scale engines that have been sitting up for a good while without use and are now balky about running so I'll change out the rechargable battery to see if that's the problem.  I sure wish HO had O sound!

JaRRell

How can a Alco give birth to and EMD?! And who's the father!

-George

[chadw]

Happy Fourth of July!

Today I chased the W&W Fireworks Express from Ashland to Hockessin.  Here are some of my favorite pics.

#98 crossing Ashland Truss Bridge

Passing the site of Yorklyn Water Tower

Pulling into Hockessin

I also went to the local club (Nordel) open house.  It was the first time I used DCC.  I drove a passenger train with 3 SAL E-units.  I rearended a stopped coal drag causing a minor derailment.  Sorry no pics.

[twhite]

Ray--just had to comment on those BEAUTIFUL photos of your layout.  Really superb!

Packers--I really like what you've done, especially the weed-grown tracks.  That has a LOT of character!

This WPF just keeps getting better and better every week. 

Tom

[howmus]

 Ray, I like the fence in that 3rd photo.  Scratchbuilt or store bought?  Either way it looks good, I've got to build one similar.

JaRRell 

Thank you Jarrell!  The fence is scratchbuilt from Kappler Scale Lumber.

[jacon12]

 Ray, I like the fence in that 3rd photo.  Scratchbuilt or store bought?  Either way it looks good, I've got to build one similar.

JaRRell 

 

 

Some very, very nice photos already, and the weekend is still very young!

In between cleaning house and packing for camp next week, I found a few minutes to play with the camera.  Some new CFL's arrived this week for the layout.  I decided to try some 10w 5000K Full Spectrum from NeoLight.  These are instant on and come on almost at full brightness.  They are supposed to be the equivalent of a 40w incandescent, but the lumen output is more like a 50w incandescent.  the difference between them and the 2700k 9 and 11 watt CFLs I have been using is drastic.  My son was just here and i asked him which he preferred for the layout and he said the new without a doubt!  So here are a few new photos shot without any additional lighting of some sceniced areas on the Seneca Lake, Ontario, & Western RR

The first two are lighted completely by the new CFLs.  All were done in Manual Mode, f/22, ISO 400, white set for Daylight.

At Hopewell Junction





These were partially lit with the new and partially light with the old 2700k.

[howmus]

Some very, very nice photos already, and the weekend is still very young!

In between cleaning house and packing for camp next week, I found a few minutes to play with the camera.  Some new CFL's arrived this week for the layout.  I decided to try some 10w 5000K Full Spectrum from NeoLight.  These are instant on and come on almost at full brightness.  They are supposed to be the equivalent of a 40w incandescent, but the lumen output is more like a 50w incandescent.  the difference between them and the 2700k 9 and 11 watt CFLs I have been using is drastic.  My son was just here and i asked him which he preferred for the layout and he said the new without a doubt!  So here are a few new photos shot without any additional lighting of some sceniced areas on the Seneca Lake, Ontario, & Western RR

The first two are lighted completely by the new CFLs.  All were done in Manual Mode, f/22, ISO 400, white set for Daylight.

At Hopewell Junction





These were partially lit with the new and partially light with the old 2700k.

[Packers#1]

Great work here so far. I forget if I've shown ya'll my new desktop layout ( I think the answer is no), so here it is.

My favorite scene: an abandoned station.

And yes, I have fixed up the tracks so the weeds aren't so high.

[jacon12]

A couple of guys talking things over near the new turntable..

and I had to perform a C section today, both parent and little one are doing fine..

actually, I have a couple of O scale engines that have been sitting up for a good while without use and are now balky about running so I'll change out the rechargable battery to see if that's the problem.  I sure wish HO had O sound!

JaRRell

[twhite]

Looks like another weekend of great pics on great projects. 

Here's an update on the Buttes--looks like it's turning out to be an all-summer project.  About 3/4 done and lots of work still to do. 

This is a shot of Bassett's, where a trail will begin leading up the Buttes to a future Forest Service lookout tower.

Here's an overview of Sierra City, Bassett's and the Buttes so far.  The Buttes are a combination of Cripplebush rubber rocks and Sculptamold rock castings.  "Cat Butte" is to the left of center.  It's the one with the jagged 'ears'.   It wasn't planned, it was kind of a 'mold' accident, but I decided to keep it.   

Tom

[Robby P.]

Heres my Southern 40' boxcar I just finished.  I also added a black and white photo. 

Sorry for the bad shots.  The laptop has a better picture editing program than the desk top.  Didn't feel like turning it on

 

 

 

[BigBlueConrail]

Just running trains here...

 going really fast...

 

Enjoy!

[New Haven I-5]

 My only RWB Loco:  A Athearn SW-1000(I think).    Sorry for the bad picture, this one was probably my first picture I took of my layout.  My picture-taking has improved a whole bunch because of help of others. Happy 4th of July!

[C&O Fan]

Good photos All !

Nice Hopper car Jeff

Love the winter photos Mike

Interesting Tunnel photo Bob

Like the miners house Simond

I'm jealous of all the RWB rolling stock

 

I added a sanding tower beside the coaling tower

and also added 2 fueling towers but still need a small pump house to pump the fuel from the tank car to the locos

[jeffrey-wimberly]

One of my old projects.

[simon1966]

Simon, I have decided to order the $6.99 wood kit building (your 2nd from L) and give it a shot!

They all look great that you have there in that pic!

Thanks G.  The kit you ordered will be a perfect introduction.  It is the basis of a modelling competition on another forum.  http://www.kitforums.com/viewforum.php?f=22 if you follow that link you will see a dozen or more examples of the same kit where modellers have taken artistic licence to build the structure.  The only rule was that you had to use parts form the kit.  Extra wood etc had to be salvaged from the left overs of the kit.  My little smoke house was made that way, even using the shipping envelope for the shingles.  Anyway, there are some really neat ideas for this kit at that site.  Good luck with it.

[RDG1519]

Love the Red White and Blue!!!

Here is a project I have been working on, This my first photo post so I hope it all comes out well.

 

[D&HRR]

Since it our (USA) nations birthday I will show some of my Bicentennial equipment.

mmNice RS-3m!

[Railphotog]

Happy birthday America from your northern neighbor!

(The last photo taken by the photographer!  ) 

 

[galaxy]

I have spent a good chunk of this week, at least my modelling time working on the miners house that was featured in a construction thread.  http://cs.trains.com/forums/1/1475957/ShowPost.aspx#1475957 Here it is in its position on the layout.  There is plenty of scenery work to do to blend it in properly.

There are also some out-buildings for the neighbors house that I built last week.  A summer kitchen, smoke house and fire-pit on the left.

Have a wonderful 4th everyone!

Simon, I have decided to order the $6.99 wood kit building (your 2nd from L) and give it a shot!

They all look great that you have there in that pic!