John, thanks. for everyone else, here's a link (figured three threads at once was a little overkill)
As to dioramas, they are cheaper to build and can let you both try new techniques and practice on a smaller scale.
My plan for my track is downleads on every rail. I'll still be using rail joiners, but only to keep track in joint.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Took me long enough to get something started, but finally, I've started scenery on the Western Pennsylvania RR.
Now I need to save up some cash to buy an engine for Alex to paint, maybe in the DLN.....
Kyrin, that's a real nice start. the NS loco looks real good man.
Hey all, sorry I haven't been here
I was busy all day Saturday, and then my Grandpa died yesterday (but it was time, so it's for the better), so it's been crazy around here.
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Sawyer, don't have a chance to watch the video now, but I'll watch it tomorrow.
Kyrin, the scenery looks good, and I love the weathering on the GP38-2, and it looks good for a Bachmann. Yes, I know I already told you that, but I'm telling you again.
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In other news, I got all the plywood laid down on the benchwork. I'm waiting for my dad to be here (maybe tomorrow) so we can flip the table over (it's REALLY heavy!), and then I can start laying foam. Then I'll hit another dead end until I can get track.
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Sorry to hear that Joe, and good for you on the benchwork.
Nothing new here aside from a) I have laid more track and b) I managed to solder myself to it. Ill be more careful next time.
~G4
19 Years old, modeling the Cowlitz, Chehalis, and Cascade Railroad of Western Washington in 1927 in 6X6 feet.
IVRW I managed to solder myself to it
I managed to solder myself to it
How...
Nevermind, I don't even want to know.
ns3010 IVRW: I managed to solder myself to it How... Nevermind, I don't even want to know.
IVRW: I managed to solder myself to it
Wise choice. Well, the other day in DFRL (Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law), it was announced that the "expert of the day" assignments would begin. In the assignments, one person would read and interpret the texts, and then be the go-to guy for questions. It just so happened that that class, we were talking about a philosopher who compared the American congress to an English railway country. We were also talking about the Plessy court case, which was all about racial equality on railroads. I was lamenting in text chat on how I couldnt be the expert for this class, and then Dr. Scarborough piped up saying why not! And I had a blast talking about the topics, although it took great restraint not to give them a tour of my layout.
Also, today, I hooked up some more wiring and found that there was a huge short going on. I disconnected a few wires, and realized I had reversed the polarities of a track. I plan to remedy the problem... just as soon as I get some more suitcase clips. Oops
John, interesting. I still love regular old high school though haha. Even though I gotta get up at 7 am (which is late compared to everyone else). Just nice to be able to go somewhere to talk to your friends. Sounds like you had fun being the go-to man.
Joe, ouch man. But since according to you it was time, I see how that softens the blow, to know he's ina better place.As to your benchwork situation, I'll probably be in the same boat. start-stop-start-stop. Hopefully I'll have enough to at least get the benchwork going soon. Then it'll be foam (will probably just buy it with the benchwork if I have enough), and then wait till my b-day to get the mainline in. I'll probably end up asking for the switches for only the rear passing siding. Then I can get the ones for the mainline for Christmas, as well as maybe on or two others. Then it's save up, switch, save up, switch.
Benchwork is completely done, minus foam. I have the foam, but it is not in place because I don't have anything to attach it with. Or if I do, I can't find it. My mom is down the shore this weekend, so I'll have to call the LHS tomorrow morning. If the Genset came in, then maybe she can pick it up on her way home.
Well, my GP9 is for sale. when it sells, I'll have the money for benchwork. When the benchwork is down, well, I'll have to wait for track etc. I'm gonna force myself to be patient and do things RIGHT on this one
Tonight, I attached most of the foam to the layout, only because I ran out of Liquid Nails before the last piece. Here's what it looks like. None of the track is actually in place, it's only there to help visualize the finished product. The pair of centerbeams are in the yard, and the other one is at the luberyard. The boxcar is at the team track (decided to add that tonight after realizing it would just be dead space). And the hopper and tanker are at the bakery.
That bakery looks familiar...except mine's going to be a chocolate factory!
Hey guys whats up?! Havent had time to really get on here much from school. In english class we had to do a how to speech so i decieded to choose how to run a basic model railroad. For the speech i made a diarama. When my mom was able to get me to the hobby shop so i could get the grass and it was closed. I improvised and got moss from outside and it looks pretty good if i do say so myself. I also asked my school guidence counseler if i can start a model railroading club, i am still awaiting a reply. As for my model railroad i stil havent built a perminant one yet.
Chris
Joe, foam looks good and trackplan looks like something fun to run!
cdog565, that school club sounds neat man. I've wondered a few times about trying to start one myself. The main problem I see is there isn't, to my knowledge, a model railroader on the teaching staff so after I graduate how would the club continue on?
In CSRY news, the GP9 is still awaiting a new home.
Hey everyone, sorry haven;t been on here in forever. Between soccer and Ap classes its tough. Hope everything is going good.
_Taylor
Bear Down!
Nice shots, Sawyer.
LHS called today during school. Genset FINALLY came in. I'll be picking it up this weekend.
Neat pix laxbros...
More WRS patches.
Alex
Very nice work GG, very nice indeed sir!
Snazztacular! Now they look nice and grimy like they should...
Guilford GuyNeat pix laxbros...
But I'm the only guy here who plays lax (and I don't even consider myself a lax bro...) , and I didn't even post any photos... So your comment made no sense
But those cars look great!
Picking it up tomorrow finally.
Was SUPPOSED to have it today. My dad said he would bring me, but then decided he was "too tired" to go... *sigh*
ah Joe, I know that feeling all too well.
Ok, so benchwork front...
turns out the "simple" task I thought this would be isn't so. So now it's either go with the benchwork config still as I had it for the plan (which would cause one of the main reasons I wanted this particular layout to not happen), or compromise with myself, go for a simpler, "smaller" design, and well, change the layout plan...AGAIN! now it's going to be a 2x8 with a small shoot-off on the side. Some of the operating interest will be gone, but the ANRR is back. all will be explained later; that is, if I go through with it. Ah, decisions, decisions.
And, knowing you, you'll change your mind and devise something completely different!
cdog565I also asked my school guidance counselor if i can start a model railroading club, i am still awaiting a reply. As for my model railroad i stil haven't built a perminant one yet.
It's a cool idea, but I'm not sure if it'll work. Maybe your school situation is different than mine, but there are no (and I mean NO) model railroaders here. Other than me. Also, why start you own school railroad club, when you probably have a club for your whole town (or city)? Not trying to shoot you down here. A good idea though.
TrainManTy That bakery looks familiar...except mine's going to be a chocolate factory!
Ok, so...
I got it today. And it's really nice. BUT.
It's missing a handrail.
I just can't win.
UPDATE: Got home and had an email from Atlas. I gave them my address and they're sending me a replacement part.
[Que Staples "Easy" button]