All you easterners are asleep or working the graveyard shift, but it is just after midnight on the left coast, so it is Friday.
Here is a new addition to the Seneca Falls stable of engines. It is a BLI Brass Hybrid UP TTT-6. It is a nice looking engine, sounds really good. A bit of a problem getting the front tender truck to stay on the rails. So far the lead axle was a bit narrow, but I believe it to be the truck, itself, maybe the spring,...not sure. I'll keep working on it.
Here she is working the mine spur to Sentinel Coal.
Great shot!!!
Here's my photos for this weekend. Its a old house, and a used up coal plant.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Some recent projects.
1960's Athearn GP30 shell refitted to a new frame. Either Kato or Atlas, not sure which. The result is what has been named as a GD30J.
1960's vintage Athearn caboose rebuilt with Bachmann and Athearn parts.
Rivarossi Amtrak observation car rebuilt for MoW service.
Bachmann tank car refitted with Athearn metal sprung trucks.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
I'm retired so my weekends are 7 days long.
Great scene. Is it a specific region of the UP or are you protolancing?
If you work out the problem with the front truck, please post it. I've had the same trouble with a Spectrum Niagra and haven't figured it out yet. I thought it was a problem with some Bachmann's since I had an old Consolidation with the same problem but apparently that is not the case.
Not much from me this week, just working on facia boards. It's something I should have done a long, long time ago. Anyway, isn't it amazing how much they add to the railroad. Here's a before and after of one section.
Jarrell
Hope you get the front truck fixed, Crandell. That's a fine looking loco!
selectorAll you easterners are asleep or working the graveyard shift, but it is just after midnight on the left coast, so it is Friday. Here is a new addition to the Seneca Falls stable of engines. It is a BLI Brass Hybrid UP TTT-6. It is a nice looking engine, sounds really good. A bit of a problem getting the front tender truck to stay on the rails. So far the lead axle was a bit narrow, but I believe it to be the truck, itself, maybe the spring,...not sure. I'll keep working on it. Here she is working the mine spur to Sentinel Coal.
Thanks, gentlemen. This is the lead truck on the tender, not the pilot truck...not sure if you understood that, John.
I think I nipped it early this morning...near 0100 hrs. I removed the tow bar and put a very shallow S-kink in it so that the end with the towing holes was perhaps 1/16" lower to the rails, maybe even half that. I also found a small shallow block cast onto the rear face of the frame below the running plate. The lower edge of that block, metal like the frame, protruded past the frame's lower surface, the one against which the tow bar would move or slide. I filed it down a bit and rounded the corners so that the towbar won't snag as it swings left and right. In a very short confirmation test, before my eyes gave out last night, the tender rode better and did not derail at the same spot.
I have had to alter the angle on towbars with other engines. The Rivarossi Allegheny comes to mind, and for the same reason as the towbar riding up too high on the tow pin to the extent that it sometimes lifts the front of the tender right off the rails.
The Young valve gear is new to me, and I enjoy watching it. BLI have a really sweet engine with the UP TTT.
-Crandell
Hi: Crandell, that's a very nice addition to your roster.
Robby, Nice job on the run down shack.
Jeffrey, You've been busy.
Jarrell, Nice job on the fascia, have you decided what color to paint it?
Steamage, Great idea and scene.
A rail fan's view of the East end of James Alfred Yard from the Route 462 bridge.
selector Thanks, gentlemen. This is the lead truck on the tender, not the pilot truck...not sure if you understood that, John. I think I nipped it early this morning...near 0100 hrs. I removed the tow bar and put a very shallow S-kink in it so that the end with the towing holes was perhaps 1/16" lower to the rails, maybe even half that. I also found a small shallow block cast onto the rear face of the frame below the running plate. The lower edge of that block, metal like the frame, protruded past the frame's lower surface, the one against which the tow bar would move or slide. I filed it down a bit and rounded the corners so that the towbar won't snag as it swings left and right. In a very short confirmation test, before my eyes gave out last night, the tender rode better and did not derail at the same spot. I have had to alter the angle on towbars with other engines. The Rivarossi Allegheny comes to mind, and for the same reason as the towbar riding up too high on the tow pin to the extent that it sometimes lifts the front of the tender right off the rails. The Young valve gear is new to me, and I enjoy watching it. BLI have a really sweet engine with the UP TTT. -Crandell
Thanks for starting WPF. If the tender continues to give you trouble you might try loosening the pivot screws on the lead tender truck about a quarter turn. That may help the truck to settle onto the rails a little better. And remember this illustration:
If the wheels are in gauge but off center the truck "crab-walks" on the rails.
I'm sure you'll get it right.
Phil, I'm not a rocket scientist; they are my students.
Grampy,
It kind of reminds me of this place in York PA (near you) Very nice work indeed.
http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCC&cp=qnx1c58m5x5j&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=9095695&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&where1=York%2C%20PA&encType=1
The cinder block tower to the left also reminds me a lot of Walther's Glacier Gravel.
Grampys Trains
Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions
Modeling C&O transition era and steel industries There's Nothing Like Big Steam!
I love the GD-30J, but wouldn't it be called SD-30? Course that's looking at it prototypically. I've also considered remodeling a GP30 with out the side blisters thinking they were for dynamic brakes, which I would not want or need, but then realized those blisters might not be for dynamic brakes. The main design attribute of the "30" that I like is how the long hood is taller than the cab and flows over it.
I also liked the MOW converted Amtrak car. That car is very cool looking and now I want to model one myself even though I would have no serious use for it . Unless city/industrial park scenes have a use MOW equipement.
Thanks Don: Is that the yard that RT 83 crosses over? I based mine on the old concrete bridge that carries old RT 30, now RT462 over the Susquehanna River.
jecorbett... Is it a specific region of the UP or are you protolancing?
Sorry for the oversight earlier, John, but I forgot this question. It is protolanced and looks okay by accident. A happy accident as it turns out.
Phil, thanks; it is definitely worth remembering, and in my sleepy state last night I actually did.
- Crandell
Grampy, from what I can see of yours in your photo it's going to be about the same color maybe only a little darker green. BTW, is that the track power light that I see on your Digitrax UP-5 on your facia?
Grampys TrainsHi: Crandell, that's a very nice addition to your roster.Robby, Nice job on the run down shack.Jeffrey, You've been busy.Jarrell, Nice job on the fascia, have you decided what color to paint it?Steamage, Great idea and scene.A rail fan's view of the East end of James Alfred Yard from the Route 462 bridge.
Hi Jarrell: I was trying to match the WS dark green scenery products. IMHO I think you're making a great choice. And, yes that's a UP-5. I actually had 2 shots like this, I noticed the UP-5 after I posted.
Hello everybody. I am enjoying all of the photos in Weekend Photo Fun so far. It was good of Crandel to start things off with that UP locomotive.
I am operating steam this week. In the picture are a CBQ 0-6-0, CBQ 2-10-2 (with ore train), NP 0-8-0, and a CBQ 4-8-2 (with passenger train).
Happy Model Railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
DG & Grampy:
Either of you guys going to the show at Timonium the first weekend of April?
Dave
Lackawanna Route of the Phoebe Snow
Well all, here we have my first ever attempt at weathering. It's a work in progress. First photo is an old Tyco car I had from some of my first cars waaayyyy back in the day (70's). It's shinny as all get out and figured it would be a good one to start with. These next are photos of the FIRST coat. Oh, haven't gotten to the wheels yet :o Now just waiting for the dulcote to dry and move on to the next layer.... Side 1Side 2End 1End 2TopNot totally happy with it, but hey, still figuring things out. Think I like side one better than side two. But the ends and roof are STILL shinny! More dul needed eh?I'm getting a far greater appreciation of your all's weathering work!!
Loco, great start, looking forward to seeing how far you'll bring it.
Grampy, love that shot of your yard
Might have some photos from me later this weekend, if i ever get around to it.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Hi:Garry, nice shot, like that concrete bridge in the backround.
Phoebe Vet, Yes, I'm planning on going, I missed the last one.
Loco, good start. Just a suggestion, I've found the weathering powders, ie, Bar Mills, Bragdon, will take that shine away. I don't claim to be an expert at weathering, but here's a before and after on an Accurail hopper.
All I used was Bar Mills black weathering powder, no Dull Coat.
Finaly got back in; I have been getting those OOPS messages for the past 3 days. Everyone has done great work; I was hoping to have a couple of things to share, but got waylaid by some early spring cleaning projects and building a couple of workbenches.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
Grampy:
I am going to be in DC on the 3,4, & 5th. I am going to try to get up to Timonium on Saturday.
I have only been there once before.
Grampys Trains Hi:Garry, nice shot, like that concrete bridge in the backround.
Thanks very much, Grampy. I alwyas enjoy your photos. In particlular, I like your ability to capture good depth of field in your shots. If you explained your photography techniques, it would be appreciated.
Phoebe Vet, it would be great to hook up with you and any other forumites on Saturday.
No pics this week but I have finished stripping my bachmann FT-A with 90%alcohol. I also finished painting and numbering my last Ahm RS-2, and lastly I took an old unwanted caboose and made it into a yard office. Freshly weathered and up on cribbing. All it needs is a home.
Great job to everyone who posted this week.
Mike
alco's forever!!!!! Majoring in HO scale Minorig in O scale:)
By the food court sometime around lunch time would be easy...open invitation to all who post here.
Now how to recognize each other...
~G4
19 Years old, modeling the Cowlitz, Chehalis, and Cascade Railroad of Western Washington in 1927 in 6X6 feet.
Grampys Trains Hi:Garry, nice shot, like that concrete bridge in the backround.Phoebe Vet, Yes, I'm planning on going, I missed the last one.Loco, good start. Just a suggestion, I've found the weathering powders, ie, Bar Mills, Bragdon, will take that shine away. I don't claim to be an expert at weathering, but here's a before and after on an Accurail hopper. All I used was Bar Mills black weathering powder, no Dull Coat.
Nice! Very effective! I have not used Bar Mills' weathering powder. Does it stay put without the use of a sealer?
Tom