Weekend Photo FUN 7-10 October, Columbus Day, 2016

["JaBear"]

Gidday All, well remedial track work on the Clubs HO modules is not photogenic but the warmer weather has bought out the “British Chaps” and the following photo of this Hornby Dublo 3  LNER A4 “Sir Nigel Gresley” was taken on the 3 rail part of their layout. This particular model has given its owner 60 years of enjoyment, not bad when one considers that I’ve only given two years less enjoyment to those who have had the pleasure.

Looking forward to the really Good Stuff,

Have a Great One ffolkes,

Cheers, the Bear.

[hon30critter]

Bear!

Do you still run as smoothly as the locomotive?!?

Thanks for starting WPF.

Dave

 

[dti406]

Bear, thanks for opening up, still do not like the looks of the semi-streamlined British locomotives!

Managed to finish a couple of cars this week!

IMRC 8,000 Gal Tank Car Kit, substituted metal sill steps from Yarmouth Model Works in place of the plastic sill steps, painted the car with Scalecoat II Reefer Orange and Black Paint and lettered it with Champ Decals.

Kadee 50' Cushion Underframe PS1 Boxcar Kit, painted with Floquil Boxcar Red Paint and lettered with Herald King Decals.

Finally got around to painting my M&StL RS-1 and will be applying the decals this week.

Thanks for looking!

Rick Jesionowski

[RDG Casey]

382 has slipped right into it's roll as a daily commuter engine.

[Grampys Trains]

A tunnel shot.

[Jimmy_Braum]

That reading commuter loco turned out wonderful.

Here's my finished SD70ACE.

Just a couple spots need touched up on the black but otherwise, it's done. 

Custom home printed decals as well. 

[G Paine]

This week I finished re-branding a BLI Consolidation for Boothbay Railway Village. The Paragon model was originally CN, and I decalled it to Grand Trunk 746 to have to fit running out of Portland, ME. I also stripped and repainted an Athearn BB caboose to go with it.

Front view, note the marker lights

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Bear ... Nice photo ... Is the LNER locomtive the same type as the Mallard?

Rick ... The tank car and box car look good. Looking forward to seeing the completed RS1.

Casey .... Your 382 is outstanding.

Grampy ... I hope the photographer is not run over!... Nice!

Jimmy ... I like your SD70Ace

George ... The GT 746 looks great. 

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F7's in Valley Heights with Standing Falls in the background. 

[mlehman]

Great pics all!

And Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian members and their families

I spent most of this week rebuilding my Rapsberry Pi, probably a good thing considering what a kludge the original was. I'd just decided that headless remote access was way too much trouble compared to simply extending the data line to the command station. The build was going OK until I made a memory allocation mistake and it crasshed like an asteroid -- no survivors, Now if JMRI can just figure out to make my NCE USB bridge work again without a major kernel hack (not going there and neither is my wife, the programmer) I'd really be in high cotton. Maybe one of these months?

So here's a couple of roster shots, one steam and one diesel, that are part of the new Pi recipe.

We hope to return to our normal programming next week.

[markie97]

A 94 year old woman that I have become friendly with over the last several months shared this caboose that her late brother had built out of soda cans. He also built the rest of the train unfortunately that is in storage. Flip phone pictures not the greates.

[steemtrayn]

G Paine

This week I finished re-branding a BLI Consolidation for Boothbay Railway Village. The Paragon model was originally CN, and I decalled it to Grand Trunk 746 to have to fit running out of Portland, ME. I also stripped and repainted an Athearn BB caboose to go with it.

Front view, note the marker lights

 

Red markers are displayed on the rear of a train, so , if engine is running in reverse, could you kindly turn off the headlight?

[C&O Fan]

 

A video summary of up dates to my layout in preperation for this years layout tour

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBfZ2zUDDoA

 

[Old Thumper]

steemtrayn

 Red markers are displayed on the rear of a train, so , if engine is running in reverse, could you kindly turn off the headlight?

 

 

Seriously ?

[steemtrayn]

Old Thumper

 

 

steemtrayn

 Red markers are displayed on the rear of a train, so , if engine is running in reverse, could you kindly turn off the headlight?

 

 

 

 

Seriously ?

 

Prototypically.

 

[P&Slocal]

The BNSF diesel cabooses that run through here have their headlights on but they are very dim.

[middleman]

Thanks for starting things off,Bear. I think that picture qualifies as "Really Good Stuff". Well done shot of a beautiful engine on the move.

Here are several different views of a kit that's almost ready for the layout - haven't glued everything together yet,just test fitting to make sure I drilled all my post holes where they should be. A very nice kit from Crystal River Products(O scale).

Now I need to lay track to where this kit will go,and 462 will finally have somewhere to spot those stock cars.

Thanks,all,for your contributions.Have a good weekend.

Mike

 

 

[G Paine]

steemtrayn

Red markers are displayed on the rear of a train, so , if engine is running in reverse, could you kindly turn off the headlight?

Talk to BLI, that is the way it came from the factory. They are on continuous, no way to adjust that I can see

[M636C]

Heartland Division CB&Q

Bear ... Nice photo ... Is the LNER locomtive the same type as the Mallard?

"Sir Nigel Gresley" is basically the same as "Mallard".

It is a little older and was built with a single stack (as seen on the Hornby Dublo model illustrated). This locomotive had the original number 4498 and was the last of a batch numbered 4482 (above the last of the first batch of A1 class) to 4498. Mallard was from the next batch numbered 4462 to 4469 below the original pacifics. Mallard was originally number 4468 and was the first locomotive of the A4 class with a double stack.

M636C

[M636C]

mlehman

Great pics all!

 

Mike,

What mechanism did you use in the Alco DL 531?

I know the original mechanism wasn't adaptable to narrow gauge.

I see the original Indian Red showing on the corner edge of the cab.

M636C

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

M636C

 

 

Heartland Division CB&Q

Bear ... Nice photo ... Is the LNER locomtive the same type as the Mallard?

 

 

 

"Sir Nigel Gresley" is basically the same as "Mallard".

It is a little older and was built with a single stack (as seen on the Hornby Dublo model illustrated). This locomotive had the original number 4498 and was the last of a batch numbered 4482 (above the last of the first batch of A1 class) to 4498. Mallard was from the next batch numbered 4462 to 4469 below the original pacifics. Mallard was originally number 4468 and was the first locomotive of the A4 class with a double stack.

M636C

 

 

M636C .... Thank you. ... I saw the Mallard at the British Railway Museum a few years ago. 

[HO-Velo]

Bear,  Thanks for the WPF start and the A4 at speed.  

Middleman,  Sure do like your loco at the water tank scene, nice stock yard too.

Other than lighting and a loading dock ladder the DTD bash-o-scratch is complete.

Thanks to all and regards,  Peter

 

 

 

["JaBear"]

hon30critter

Bear! Do you still run as smoothly as the locomotive?!?

Funny you should say that Dave, Barry the locomotives owner only likes to run it for short periods so it doesn’t overheat!! That said, as the cumulative result of a head on accident some 35 years ago, Morris Oxford, 1; Bear and Kawasaki 900, nil; other scrapes, and spending more than a fair share of time on my knees w**king on undercarriages and in wheel wells, a brisk walk is about as fast as the Bear goes now before overheating!!

 

Great photos as usual from DJ, Garry, and also RDG Casey, though I must admit that I find it hard to equate a tank engine not having some form of tank(s) over the drivers.

 

That’s a big looking locomotive Jimmy.

 

Having been to a working bee at the Club yesterday where only 4 turned up, I’m just pleased to see someone doing something for their Club, George.

 

Garry, further to M636C information, the LNER Class A4 4-6-2 comprised of 35 locomotives which included not only Mallard but also Dominion of Canada, Commonwealth of Australia, Dominion of New Zealand, and Dwight D Eisenhower. Sir Nigel Gresley was the designer of the LNER Class A1 Flying Scotsman and the Class A4.

 

Rick, streamlining is very subjective and at the risk of opening a can of worms I think that some of the US designers got too carried away. That said what originally attracted me to the US prototype was the “In your face” steam locomotives where everything was on display, a design, or lack thereof, about as subtle as a brick outhouse, I like it!!

All it needs is a Elesco Bundle Type feed water heater to complete the “Look”.

 

I’m afraid Mike that I associate Raspberry PI with flaky pastry and whipped cream.

 

markie97, I note that the prototype police have already visited but I find it interesting the different mediums that ffolkes use to enjoy model trains.

 

Good to see you so animated Terry.

 

Very nice, Middleman Mike.

 

I’d be hoping Peter that with all the good work you’ve done on those DTD buildings, they’d be giving you some form of discount.

 

Finally just to let you know that I haven’t completely neglected my own projects.

Model Railroads are FUN.

Cheers, the Bear.

[mlehman]

Bear,

Ooooh, nice prop, I assume marine and not aviation

I know what you mean about the rather hunger-inspiring name for the RPi...probably a good thing they didn't call it Toblerone Pi, huh? I now have a backup, in fact, she's running on the copy right now with the working original stashed away. I should've known better, but the mess never was sorted out enough to make me feel like it was worth copying previously.

Lots more great pics, everyone, with Mike's cattle pens (I love Crystal River stuff, too) and Peter's cannery catching my eye in particular.

M636C,

The origin of my Powerline DL-531 shell was as a Silverton loco -- the Downunder Silvertion in Australia, that is. I rather hated to paint over that, but it looked rather odd in red among all that somber black livery.

The chassis was a K&M Engineering Pty Ltd HOn3 conversion I bought with the shell. I understand they left the biz and these are no longer available except perhaps on the used market. It was rather stiff and a little noisy, so took a lot of breaking in, but who needs a sound decoder when a satisfying growl is emitted? I eventually remotored it and did some more finetuning  and she is a rather worthy piece of motive power, as well as more versatile with a steam generator aboard, too.

[middleman]

"Middleman,  Sure do like your loco at the water tank scene, nice stock yard too."

Thanks,Peter. Your bash-o-scratch has loads of character.When I get to the yard/town area of the layout,I hope to squeeze in a Downtown Deco building or two.I hope they'll make some "flats" in O scale soon.

Mike: This is just the second Crystal River kit I've built,but both have been very well designed,with clear,thorough instructions(imagine that). I like your roster shots,and though K-36's and 37's are my favorites,the little 2-8-0's are really starting to grow on me.May have to pick one up to handle switching the yard...

markie97: I like that caboose,very clever.The pull-tab stirrups are a great touch. If you get the chance,would love to see the rest of the train.

Anyone know where I can get a bunch(or a flock) of O scale sheep...cheap?

Mike

[steemtrayn]

G Paine

 

 

steemtrayn

Red markers are displayed on the rear of a train, so , if engine is running in reverse, could you kindly turn off the headlight?

 

 

Talk to BLI, that is the way it came from the factory. They are on continuous, no way to adjust that I can see

 

Well, If that was MY engine, I'd either clip the wires or paint over the markers. And then I'd...Wait, What? I have TWO of them? Never mind.

[gmpullman]

Hi, Fellow WPFers! (Whoopfers?) Well...

Thanks for opening the doors for us, Bear! Happy Leif Erikson day, Thanksgiving AND a nod to that Columbus guy...

Those 80" drivers are speeding right along in that sweet, SPEEDY photo, Bear! Nice catch!

Your decal work is outstanding, Rick. Decaling has become a very tedious task for me. I don't mind the larger pieces but some of that tiny data and stenciling can get pretty nerve wracking!

The 382 looks right at home there, Casey! Perfect shot, nothing to indicate that it is actually a model! Great work!

Your photos are always fantastic, too, Grampy! Very moody with the tunnel framing the view.

Great work on the P&WV Heritage SD-70, Jimmy. Did you start with an undecorated shell or did you strip one down?

Nice work on the 2-8-0 George. I have the same engine in PRR and the S1 Turbine also has constantly lit markers. I don't know why BLI is setting them up this way. The Sharknose diesels have an on-off for the markers but they are not directional so all four come on in both directions (if you have back-to-back A units).

Too much to fuss over so I just leave them be as far as trying to put a switch on them.

Nice shots of the famous "Q" Garry!

Glad you're getting your Raspberry Pie back in order, Mike. We'll look forward to some narrow gauge scenes from you next week!

Markie, Making a caboose and cars out of Coke cans? I would be a bloody mess after about ten minutes if I attempted that! Maybe I'll try shingling a roof with razor blades? Um... on second thought 

An interior in that caboose, too! Wow!

Terry, those features look great on your layout but the video might need a bit of tweaking? Some of the titles are too big to read. It seems like the edges of the frame are closing in for some reason... Are you using the YouTube image stabilization? I find that feature to actually make the video "wobbly".

That's a great livestock pen, Middleman! Maybe you could find sheep at Shapeways? (Or is that Sheepways  )

[edit] I took a peek at Shapeways:

 https://www.shapeways.com/product/4LZS6WB49/sheep-x-64-7mm-o-scale?optionId=60424187

 

I agree with middleman that every time I see one of your DTD structures I have the desire to take a stab at one! Very nice!

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Some of you have followed my other threads where I mentioned that I was getting the last two of the four Hulett ore unloaders built. This morning I finally clipped the last part off the last sprue and set the beasts in place! (applause)!

I HAD to stage a few shots to share before they take their place in the paint-shop queue.

 

Mind your dinghy there, mates!

"Old Spice is mighty nice" Said the Bo's'un to the Captain...

It would be nice to be able to fit the narrow gauge "mules" that were used to shunt the ore Jennies around but I don't think I can easily squeeze them between the track centers.

Here's a couple excellent Jack Delano photos for reference...

 Photos from Library Of Congress PPOC collection.

http://www.clevelandmemory.org/glihc/hulett/

 

 Great contributions this week, everyone! We still have a "bonus" day to go!

Regards, Ed

["JaBear"]

Are you going to animate them Ed????  (Walks very briskly in opposite direction to avoid thrown heavy objects!!)

Further to your fine Jack Delano photos there’s still a working link here, on page 1, to Hulett Ore Unloaders in action.

http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/13/t/239981.aspx

Cheers, the Bear.

[mlehman]

Ed,

Those Huletts are AWESOME!

[gmpullman]

Are you going to animate them Ed????

 

No need to run, Bear! I have pondered, studied, mulled over and even ruminated about a way to animate the beasts.

I would have had to plan very early in the construction phase to include operating wheels since the Walthers design only allows the tower (bridge) to move laterally. To make the trolley and walking beam operational would require some brass rollers to be designed and fabricated. There's EIGHT motors on the real ones! That's a lot of action...

There have been a few examples of operating model Huletts, seems to me one was made using Meccano kits. There is at least one animated (actually, scooping ore!) Walthers model:

So, in my case anyway, the animation project would be on the list of things to do for my next lifetime...

Affixing some kind of lighting WILL be something to tackle, though. Unfortunately, there isn't a readily available lamp shade small enough (yet) so I'll have to settle for concealed light sources for now.

I was fortunate enough to see the Hulett's in operation, and even have a cab ride in a Conrail locomotive under them! I do intend to have a sound loop playing so the viewer can imagine what they would be like in operation.

Thanks for the comments Bear, [and Mike] ! We think alike but quickly become aware of our time constraints and limitations!

For anyone thirsting for more history, here is a great booklet by the ASME (I was at the 1998 dedication  ) giving them status as an Engineering Landmark:

https://www.asme.org/getmedia/59a21de6-56b6-4da8-a4d8-520b74c3e86e/199-Hulett-Ore-Unloaders.aspx

 

Regards, Ed

[G Paine]

Sunday afternoon I completed assembly of two Funaro & Camerlengo HOn30 gondolas which will paint and decal for Sandy River & Ranglay Lakes RR for Boothbay Railway Village

About a half hour after I sprayed the primer, I remembered that I had not installed the sturrip steps (DUH - senior moment).

DUH DUH DUH DUH