lvanhen wrote:Driline, I think that clump of grass in the left foreground is out of focus.
Here......Try my glasses on
selector wrote: Driline wrote: Geared Steam wrote: No, but neither is posting multiple pictures, but we all agree not to do it. You mean some agree not to do it.The moderators here seem to waffle between letting some individuals post 20 or more pictures because they don't want to hurt posters "feelings". They should either make it a forum law, no more than 3 pictures per post, or just let it go.No, Frank, we don't waffle. When there is no hard rule or policy about something, we tolerate or indulge until people begin to express their displeaure about how difficult it is to participate here. We have had trolls in the past who have made it a displeasure to be here. We have people who complain about the moderators at every opportunity (but can't seem to stay away). We have those who hog the WPF by posting many images in the one post. We also have not-very-aware responders who quote these lengthy threads and make an observation about them. All of these posters clutter the broadband here and make our service useful.When we begin to get complaints about a certain behaviour on the forum, the sensible thing to do is to note it, consider it, consider its best outcome, consider unintended consequences from the action and outcome, and then act if acting is deemed prudent. We had such a complaint, and we acted on good faith. If good faith were more apparent in all posts on the forum, we'd all do much better here.Does that make sense, Frank?-Crandell
Driline wrote: Geared Steam wrote: No, but neither is posting multiple pictures, but we all agree not to do it. You mean some agree not to do it.The moderators here seem to waffle between letting some individuals post 20 or more pictures because they don't want to hurt posters "feelings". They should either make it a forum law, no more than 3 pictures per post, or just let it go.
Geared Steam wrote: No, but neither is posting multiple pictures, but we all agree not to do it.
No, but neither is posting multiple pictures, but we all agree not to do it.
You mean some agree not to do it.
The moderators here seem to waffle between letting some individuals post 20 or more pictures because they don't want to hurt posters "feelings". They should either make it a forum law, no more than 3 pictures per post, or just let it go.
No, Frank, we don't waffle. When there is no hard rule or policy about something, we tolerate or indulge until people begin to express their displeaure about how difficult it is to participate here. We have had trolls in the past who have made it a displeasure to be here. We have people who complain about the moderators at every opportunity (but can't seem to stay away). We have those who hog the WPF by posting many images in the one post. We also have not-very-aware responders who quote these lengthy threads and make an observation about them. All of these posters clutter the broadband here and make our service useful.
When we begin to get complaints about a certain behaviour on the forum, the sensible thing to do is to note it, consider it, consider its best outcome, consider unintended consequences from the action and outcome, and then act if acting is deemed prudent. We had such a complaint, and we acted on good faith. If good faith were more apparent in all posts on the forum, we'd all do much better here.
Does that make sense, Frank?
-Crandell
No.
Maybe you could "dumb down" your explanations a little so us "common folk" could understand what your'e trying to say
Why not be blunt? 3 or 4 pics only and keep it topic related. Those who refuse to agree to the forum rules accept your consequences.
There, now that wasn't so hard now was it?
Here's a pic so I stay within the rules
"I'd also go further to recommend that this topic should be for modeling photos only (unless you're posting a prototype picture for comparison purposes). There's another Trains.com forum for rail fan photos. "
I agree. Even better would be to put the link to the prototype.
Bill D
model in O. the Western NY and Ontario Railroad
shayfan84325 wrote:Good looking trees, Don. What did you use for a trunk for the one on the right? It looks like a 1:1 Russian Olive (very common here in northern Utah along the UP).
Phil,
That tree has a 'sagebrush' armature. I'm not sure if it's actually sagebrush, but that's what it was called by the person that sold it to me. I picked it up at a local train show.
Don Z.
Research; it's not just for geeks.
Phil, I'm not a rocket scientist; they are my students.
In an effort to get the thread focused once again on photos, here's a shot of a hilltop that I have recently populated with different types of trees....
I have to agree with what Driline is saying here regarding the number of photos (although I'm not taking any issue with the moderators). In the times I've started WPF, I've requested that participants post a couple shots at most. As WPF occurs once a week (that's 52 time a year), and I think that's plenty of time to get all your favorite shots posted.
Posting several (even dozens of) shots in the same week can be overwhelming and cause people to quickly grow bored with your work. In my opinion, the rule of entertainment that states "Always leave them wanting more" applies here.
I think WPF works best when many members participate, not just a handful that post several sets of pictures of the same stuff which ends up dominating the thread.
I'd also go further to recommend that this topic should be for modeling photos only (unless you're posting a prototype picture for comparison purposes). There's another Trains.com forum for rail fan photos.
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/
Geared Steam wrote: And a 36 point letter takes the same amount of time to load as a 12 point one. But it may take a few nanoseconds more to render I understand Internet 101, thanks, and I wasn't referring to the speed it takes to download.
And a 36 point letter takes the same amount of time to load as a 12 point one. But it may take a few nanoseconds more to render
I understand Internet 101, thanks, and I wasn't referring to the speed it takes to download.
Are caps & large font size against the law? It's to emphasize a point, and if you think it's "shouting" . . .
Understood, I know that. It was sarcasm.
"All we want are the pictures, ma'am"
San Dimas Southern slideshow
Geared Steam wrote: DITTO!!!!PLUS IT'S A REAL PAIN FOR THE GUYS WITH DIAL-UP!!!.....and big red 36 font letters are?
DITTO!!!!PLUS IT'S A REAL PAIN FOR THE GUYS WITH DIAL-UP!!!
DITTO!!!!
PLUS IT'S A REAL PAIN FOR THE GUYS WITH DIAL-UP!!!
.....and big red 36 font letters are?
As I recall, multiple instances of the same image on the same page doesn't impact their transfer speed. Three of the same picture are transferred at the same rate as one, except the browser has to render it three times. It just has to call the same file more than once. And THAT is takes time, because browsers tend to render things pretty slow. But it doesnt change the fact that its generally annoying to scroll past them all for the fifth time.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Awesome pics from everyone this weekend! Well i finally got batteries for the camera. I have been working not only on the bridges but i have also been working on scratch building a water tower for my little town. I used a christmas tree ball, some copper pipe and left over flextrack, i suppose this could also go in the under 5$ challange because i only had to buy the green paint. i still have quite a bit of work to do on both projects such as weathering and putting a name on the tower but i guess it helps if i have a name for my town first lol. here are some pics tell me what you think...
before paint
after paint
final location
bridge #2
both bridges
Adam Thompson Model Railroading is fun!
zgardner18 wrote: spidge wrote: Nice shots on the other link Zack, thanks.Here is a shot of my unfinished canyon bridge scene.Looks good John. One of these days I'll have to come out to Riverside and see your empire in your garage. Got to love SP!
spidge wrote: Nice shots on the other link Zack, thanks.Here is a shot of my unfinished canyon bridge scene.
Nice shots on the other link Zack, thanks.
Here is a shot of my unfinished canyon bridge scene.
Looks good John. One of these days I'll have to come out to Riverside and see your empire in your garage. Got to love SP!
me too. And that bridge deserves a PPPHHHTTT!! But I;m a sucker for a big bridge with SP or Big Steam on it.
-Morgan
--Zak Gardner
My Layout Blog: http://mrl369dude.blogspot.com
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lvanhen wrote: wm3798 wrote: Hey guys, do us all a favor... when you reply to a post with pictures, PLEASE DON'T QUOTE THE PICTURES! We'd only have about 3 pages of new shots if you eliminate all the duplicates... It's just a pain to have to scroll through the same shots over and over.If there's a particular picture you want to discuss, include that, but please delete all the others from the quote. It'll take a small investment of your time, but save the rest of us from getting a cramp from wheeling down through everything!Thanks.Lee DITTO!!!!PLUS IT'S A REAL PAIN FOR THE GUYS WITH DIAL-UP!!!
wm3798 wrote: Hey guys, do us all a favor... when you reply to a post with pictures, PLEASE DON'T QUOTE THE PICTURES! We'd only have about 3 pages of new shots if you eliminate all the duplicates... It's just a pain to have to scroll through the same shots over and over.If there's a particular picture you want to discuss, include that, but please delete all the others from the quote. It'll take a small investment of your time, but save the rest of us from getting a cramp from wheeling down through everything!Thanks.Lee
Hey guys, do us all a favor... when you reply to a post with pictures, PLEASE DON'T QUOTE THE PICTURES! We'd only have about 3 pages of new shots if you eliminate all the duplicates... It's just a pain to have to scroll through the same shots over and over.
If there's a particular picture you want to discuss, include that, but please delete all the others from the quote. It'll take a small investment of your time, but save the rest of us from getting a cramp from wheeling down through everything!
Thanks.
Lee
Sorry about that guys, I am guilty of this also. Will keep in mind in the future.
John
russstraw wrote: The plant was much larger than the "caricature" of it that I modeled, even in 1951. I was trying to capture the feel of the structures and compress them into the space I had on the NTRAK module. This is what it looks like today. [
The plant was much larger than the "caricature" of it that I modeled, even in 1951. I was trying to capture the feel of the structures and compress them into the space I had on the NTRAK module. This is what it looks like today.
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Well I will say it is a great modeling job. I was scratching my head thinking " I know those buildings" Since I have not been there in 15 years or so I recognized it none the less.
More progress (yay). I covered the crack between the two foam pieces. here's my GP35 rounding Lone Pine curve:
The transfer warehouse's lot now:
The guard shack/office now:
swapped the propane dealer and lumber yard spurs. The propane dealer has a shipment of propane from tank car (yes, I know it's the wrong type of tank car), and packaged propane in jugs by 40' boxcar:
Rounding lone pine curve again:
Down the layout. The PS2 hopper has been left on the lead-in track to the spurs for storage:
another shot of the two spurs:
Article I wrote back when I was planning on a freelanced pensylvania foothills article, and my layout was still an oval:
overall shot of the layout from my bed:
I also caught these sitting on a siding in McDonough, GA.
Rotor
Jake: How often does the train go by? Elwood: So often you won't even notice ...
Very impressive, John. That is coming along very nicely.