selector I believe those are called "Black Widows"...is that correct? Very nice to both contributors. Nice image, DJ, as always. Back in September, RR Cannuck favoured me by adding a stormy sky and some smoke to the original of the image shown here. Recently he was playing with Photo Shop and found that he could make a classic poster effect. He kindly sent this to me. I quite like it, and would like to publicly thank him for his efforts on this photo, and for all the improvements he has made to my images over the past two years. -Crandell
I believe those are called "Black Widows"...is that correct? Very nice to both contributors. Nice image, DJ, as always.
Back in September, RR Cannuck favoured me by adding a stormy sky and some smoke to the original of the image shown here. Recently he was playing with Photo Shop and found that he could make a classic poster effect. He kindly sent this to me. I quite like it, and would like to publicly thank him for his efforts on this photo, and for all the improvements he has made to my images over the past two years.
-Crandell
Nice PS effects, But aren't those Children Tresspassing?
Alantrains Chuck, Bob Pease from National Semiconductor did a circuit using a LM334 low drop out regulator that I use to drive a LED, It turns the LED on at about 0.65 volts above whatever the LED needs. So you should be able to get a white LED to light up as your loco starts to move. You need to be a bit of an electronics junkie to work out the component values for your circuit. I used the circuit in figure 2. and set it up to provide 20ma to the LED (ZL in the figure) http://electronicdesign.com/article/analog-and-mixed-signal/what-s-all-this-current-limiter-stuff-anyhow-4703.aspx cheers
Chuck,
Bob Pease from National Semiconductor did a circuit using a LM334 low drop out regulator that I use to drive a LED, It turns the LED on at about 0.65 volts above whatever the LED needs. So you should be able to get a white LED to light up as your loco starts to move.
You need to be a bit of an electronics junkie to work out the component values for your circuit. I used the circuit in figure 2. and set it up to provide 20ma to the LED (ZL in the figure)
http://electronicdesign.com/article/analog-and-mixed-signal/what-s-all-this-current-limiter-stuff-anyhow-4703.aspx
cheers
Alan,
Thanks, this gives me another one to play with - GOT to find my breadboard.
Chuck
Grand River & Monongah Railroad and subsidiary Monongah Railway
Last week there were a lot of then/now layout progress photos, and as usual I was not ready. I was surprised to find I had no early 2009 photos, so here are some here & now 2010 photos.
A panoramic view of Greenvale Junction. Most of the town is done on the east (left) side, but a couple of buildings still need signs and interiors. On the west side, New River Machine and Foundry is very much a work in progress, a large kitbash with New River Mining as a donor kit. There is also an open area between the factory and town that may have a movie theater or bowling alley.
I recently started the North end of Sheepscot; the Shamrock Hotel and the un-named tile front building still need some work. Reilly Meat Packing is almost done, I have a fence painted and ready to install as soon as I complete the retaining wall and install a tunnel liner.
An overal view of Sheepscot to near the end of the benchwork. Sheepscot Transfer and Storage is complete except for some fencing and a few additional details. My recent track realignment (mentioned a couple of weeks ago) has resulted in a change in my plans for this area. The thru street behind Sheepscot Transfer and Storage has been mostly eliminated, replaced by a dead end street / alley. There will be backs of buildings that face to Main St (the backdrop).
Finaly, there are a couple of photos of vehicles and rolling stock I have painted and detailed last year (the bus is factory paint, but I added figures and a driver)
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
Great Western Railway Fan, the person standing is their dad, and he is a hogger on the same railway. The fellow at the throttle on this timetabled train is his brother. Dad took them along to wave to Uncle Bob as he roars past.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
I didn't go there, and I didn't take the picture. But, a friend at work noticed this LHS on a recent vacation to St. Petersburg. No, not the one in Florida, the one in northern Russia.
The web site is real and my virus checker didn't flag it, but I don't read Russian so all I could do was browse it a bit and look at a few pictures.
Since many people in Russia still live 3 or 4 families to what we would call a "cozy" apartment in the US, it made us wonder where people would put their layouts.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Hi everyone,
I have had some time to start my new layout, the bench work is almost complete. The layout is an island type, on wheels so it can be moved out of the way when not in use. The track plan I will be using can be seen on another thread.
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/t/158171.aspx?PageIndex=4
The bench work is built out of 1x2's and 1x3's. The "skateboard" is built out of 2x4's and 1x4's I had laying around the garage. The shelves were also built out of spare lumber I had lying around. This week I plan on purchasing the plywood for the sub road bed and installing some additional bracing. The legs, shelves and bracing are attached with bolts and T-nuts for easy removal, so the layout can travel. I still need to devise a way to level and keep the layout in place when it is in operation.
Sean
I haven't posted anything in a while so I figured I would post a progress shot for my depot. I have yet to add any details such as weathering, window treatments or signage. To tell you the truth, the glue is drying for the roof as I took this picture! I'm just excited to make any progress at all!
Those Soo Line shots are pretty nice! Butttttttttttt, you need to blend the bottom of the backdrop into the rest of the scenery, and ditch the caboose industries ground throws! Weekend Photo Fun? I thought we did away with those!
Alex
Guilford GuyThose Soo Line shots are pretty nice! Butttttttttttt, you need to blend the bottom of the backdrop into the rest of the scenery, and ditch the caboose industries ground throws!
Those Soo Line shots are pretty nice! Butttttttttttt, you need to blend the bottom of the backdrop into the rest of the scenery, and ditch the caboose industries ground throws!
I never said I was done. You are correct however,the backdrop will eventually be blended in with scenery. The caboose industry ground throws will stay.
Guilford GuyWeekend Photo Fun? I thought we did away with those!
Sorry...you lost me with that statement??
selectorGreat Western Railway Fan, the person standing is their dad, and he is a hogger on the same railway. The fellow at the throttle on this timetabled train is his brother. Dad took them along to wave to Uncle Bob as he roars past. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. -Crandell
There's a dad that knows that you can never start them to young to be SAFE railroaders whether it be real or model.
Just over 2 years ago I bought my grandson a small Thomas the Train starter set for his 1st. birthday just to get him started. My wife said I was nuts because he was "To young" for trains. Guess who took to the trains like a duck to water. Now when he is asked by his mom & dad what Thomas things that he would like for birthdays or Christmas, his answer is, "Granddad will get me some Thomas stuff". At three years old, Thomas is his pride and joy. When he gets a little older, I will start him on the real stuff. In the meantime, he gets real enjoyment out of building up, tearing down and then rebuilding his own Railroad Empire.
Blue Flamer.
Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTbtHbUjmM
I've not much done, I'm waiting for tracks for my fiddle yard. So I came about this one evening project:
Wolfgang
Pueblo & Salt Lake RR
Come to us http://www.westportterminal.de my videos my blog
motard98Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night
Congrats on a successful first trip down the line, Motard. One of the most satisfying feelings in the world, isn't it?
Very nice layout. Looks like there will be lots of good photogenic railfanning locations!
Jim
"I am lapidary but not eristic when I use big words." - William F. Buckley
I haven't been sleeping. I'm afraid I'll dream I'm in a coma and then wake up unconscious. -Stephen Wright
motard98 Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTbtHbUjmM
Congrats
Nice looking layout !
Isn't it great to finally run some trains ?
TerryinTexas
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wedudler I've not much done, I'm waiting for tracks for my fiddle yard. So I came about this one evening project: Wolfgang
Now that's pretty Cool
Did you Scratch build it or is it a kit ?
SierraWest Rigging Shed ..... Kit #303
Karl.A
C&O Fanwedudler I've not much done, I'm waiting for tracks for my fiddle yard. So I came about this one evening project: Wolfgang Now that's pretty Cool Did you Scratch build it or is it a kit ?
Scratch built, Flaggy started its life as German Railroader. More at this thread.
Having just watched your video I was very happy for you not only because the reverse looped worked but for your layout with those long sweeping curves with plenty of room for track elevation and the beginnings of landscaping. But, it also made me sad as I look at my 18" and 22" radius curves on my 4' X 16' layout. I am thankfull for what I have and am not really ready for a large layout.
Maybe some day.........
Congratulations.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
Some very nice work this weekend. Here are some odds "n" ends on the M&A Railway.
Well, better late than never. Hope you enjoy.
CV 7917 enters the south end of the yard, late summer 1955.
I'm trying to model 1956, not live in it.
ukguy SierraWest Rigging Shed ..... Kit #303 Karl.A
Really Nice Work Karl !
motard98Completed basic wiring and ran the first full loop on Friday night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTbtHbUjmM
Gotta love that first run man! looks good.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Karl, that is probably the best item I have seen from you. All of your work is extremely fine, but this one is simply stunning. Wow!
Blue FlamerThere's a dad that knows that you can never start them to young to be SAFE railroaders whether it be real or model. Just over 2 years ago I bought my grandson a small Thomas the Train starter set for his 1st. birthday just to get him started. My wife said I was nuts because he was "To young" for trains. Guess who took to the trains like a duck to water. Now when he is asked by his mom & dad what Thomas things that he would like for birthdays or Christmas, his answer is, "Granddad will get me some Thomas stuff". At three years old, Thomas is his pride and joy. When he gets a little older, I will start him on the real stuff. In the meantime, he gets real enjoyment out of building up, tearing down and then rebuilding his own Railroad Empire. Blue Flamer.
You're post sounds vaguely familiar..... About the only train oriented stuff I did today was to babysit (play) with my granddaughter.
She is 2 1/2 years. Got her the set for her second birthday.
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Thank you Terry, much appreciated.
Thank you my friend, although I dont think it is as good as the Tool Shed next to it. I'm still pleased with how it came out and how they look together.
Wonderful, wonderful work shown as usual. Karl, Wolfgang, DJ, Selector, and all the rest of you Masterfully done. I have been finishing the last of my Ticky Train Group Flat Cars as I have had time during a very busy week. Here they are fresh from decaling and painting. Loads and weathering yet to come......
my friend ,you are blessed .your granddaughter brought tears to my eyes ,I to have a granddaughter who is 21/2 and loves Thomas and papa's trains , my son in law is not so thrilled with the relationship between Thomas ,papa and his daughter. but hey bummer,you don't tell a man that is becoming a grandfather that you want him to be involved with your child but he cant share his love of trains .....great picts all...Jerry
Great looking top notch stuff as always folks,Here are two more pics from me for this weekend ( which is almost over )
Rob
You have a very nice and impressive display there, Rob. I love trestles, and yours is especially nice.
What did you use for greenery?
Just a comment about girls and train - we didn't have Thomas when our girls (3) were small but we did have a small 0-27 layout. I would plan switching puzzles - the girls would have to figure out how to get car A into location B, etc., particularly when the switch was facing the wrong direction. They loved it. In time, they moved on to other interests that challenged their skills and taught them new ones. Now approx. 40 years later, daughter #1 became a very good artist and can also tear down an engine or install new brakes with the best of them. Daughter #2 always remained a "girl's girl" but even still, has become a licensed cyclo-cross official and officiates while her husband and one of her sons race. Daughter #3 went on to become a member of a stock car pit crew, moved on to building sail boats (the only girl to make it on a boat building crew) and now an electronics supervisor. She's also very good with power and hand tools of all types.
So, while every bit a lady today and interested in all "girl" things, exposure to trains at a young age certainly did not hurt - I like to think that it helped plant the seeds for all the other things that they have learned over the years. Makes a guy very proud.