For anyone new, this is where we show off our projects we're working on.
this is Hawthorne street in Rook.
the shop in rook yard.
I tried lighting the streetlughts, but Im having issues-maybe the plug output is too low. I also finally had enough, and am replacing 5 atlas switches with electrofrogs. Stalling out on the frog is infuriating.
At least the scenery looks good
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
Thanks for getting us started Jimmy.
Are the street lights polarity sensative ? I am still doing the layout wiring for the lights at the back of the layout. They are working but not run through the base yet.
Here is how I ended up for now though I still need the transition from table to backdrop. I even found a Sperry Rail Service sign to copy Though of course you can barely see it.
backround fenced by J.R. Mitchell, on Flickr
I look forward to seeing what gets posted this weekend. J.R.
Jimmy, the detailing is coming along nicely along your street.
J.R., your yard looks really good. Nice to see some Sperry stuff being modeled.
Since we just moved to a new house, I finally decided what road to model with the new space I have. The Atlantic Coast Line is a road that I began modeling around 25 years ago, but never did much with it because I changed to HOn3. Since I'm staying in HO this time around, the ACL of the mid 60's is going to be it.
I built 4 Red Caboose kits this week. I'm standardizing my fleet to include Kadee trucks and extremely light weathering. On these cars, I used Tamiya semi-gloss clear, followed up by a very thinned Tamiya dirt and Model Masters grimy black applied with an airbrush. I sprayed just enough to show a few details and dull down the clear coat a little.
Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
Jr. They are prewired micro LEDs, with packaged resistors. I punched in the info on the led wizard site, and was told to use a different size. I ordered them, and Im trying again. I like the backdrop
Chuck: nice looking cars
Good morning from hot and muggy Northeast Ohio!
Jimmy, thanks for starting us out, more good work on your layout.
GMT Racing, your work on the Sperry site is moving along, also that is a big yard, did not realize how large it was in previous pictures.
Chuck, nice subtle weathering, the right way to do it.
Managed to finish some stuff this last week.
Athearn Chemical Tank Car kit, painted with Scalecoat II White and Black paints, and lettered with Oddballs Decals. Spencer Chemicals was purchased by Gulf Oil in the 50's for their patents on Nitrogen Fertilizer and Anhydrous Amonia, this car is used in the transport of Nitrogen Fertilizer from the chemical plant to farm
IMRC 40' PS1 boxcar kit, new A-Line Sill steps, painted with Scalecoat II Black Paint and lettered with Herald King Decals. The N&W purchased 2900 of these cars in the 1953-56, this is a car from the 1953 lot with Superior Doors, I am showing this car after its 1972 repainting and removal of the roofwalk, but having the full height ladder at the brake wheel end, along with a roof grab.
Stewart U25B Kit, added drop steps, Utah Pacific Lift Rings and A-line sun shades. Painted with Scalecoat II Wabash Blue and Silver Paints and lettered with Microscale Decals from a couple of sets. The Wabash ordered 15 U25B's in 1962 as replacements for the 15 year old F7's, these went to the N&W after the 1964 merger.
Thanks for looking!
Rick Jesionowski
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1!
Jimmy: Thank you for starting the Weekend Photo Fun thread this week. I love to see your progress. I also hate stalling out on frogs, and that is why I opted for the old style Walthers/Shinohara tournouts with the solid metal frog rails.
JR: I like the work you are doing on the Sperry models. That is an impresive yard that you have.
Chuck: I love the older Red Cabose freight car kits. They assemble into beautiful models. Your subtle weathering looks perfect and it is very effective. Great work.
Rick: That WABASH GE locomotive is beautiful. Those Stewart models were truly fantastic for their day. The Stewart F unit is still my favorite locomotive. Adding details to these is something I very much enjoy.
I have been working on the garage all week. It should be done on Sunday.
Unfortunately I do not have anything new to share this week. So... here is one of my favorite pictures from my 30 by 30 photo prop studio.
Happy weekend to all!
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Thanks for the WPF kickoff, Jimmy. My favorite repeating topic!
I'm enjoying the examples folks are showing this week.
I decided it was time to address my freight car trucks. All have shiny metal wheels and most trucks are shiny and/or too plastic looking in any event. I decided to address them (simply) on the car, so I would not have to remove and readjust the trucks. I use a little foam tipped mini "brush" stick to paint the wheel (besides the rim) with tarnished black. Then paint the truck with a small brush, first with grimy black and followed up with a bit of rust. I like the improvement and the simple approach. I've done about 40 of 80 cars thus far.
A before example:
20200619_141027 by Paul Ahrens, on Flickr
And after:
20200619_141544 by Paul Ahrens, on Flickr
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
Paul: The "After" shot looks much better. That was certainly worth the effort you put into it.
Nice looking layout photos everyone!
Ok how about some action from the Rio Grande The Action Road. (These are the new Walthers SD50s).
Weathered some rolling stock.
Michael
CEO- Mile-HI-RailroadPrototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989
Jimmy, Thanks for opening the WPF with your delightful street scenes. I'm using an old 18V DC Tyco slot car transformer to power my LED lighting system (likely overkill), and like the subdued brightness that 10-15K resistors give the SMD streetlights.
Reaching into the archives this week with an under the street light Lincoln.
Thanks to all the contributors and viewers, have a good Summer Solstice and Father's Day weekend and regards, Peter
Sorry I havent been able to contribute to WPF lately, I have been working a LOT of overtime.
Just putting the finishing touches on the Turtle creek flat/gon.
And, it turned out so nice I decided to give it a load.
Some great stuff here fella's,. Keep em coming !
Rust...... It's a good thing !
Jimmy - Thanks for starting off WPF. The layout is progressing.
Chuck - Good job on the cars.
Rick - Good looking cars as usual. Th WABASH loco is beautiful. Great job!
Kevin - The pickup in the photo is nearly WABASH blue. Nice photo too.
Paul - Good job on the trucks and wheels. Simple and effective. I'm going to steal your process.
Michael - The Rio Grande locos look good. Nice job on the weathering too.
HO-Velo - Thats a great street scene.
Timmy - Your flat/gon is a work of art. Great job.
Nothing new on the BRVRR unless you count another structure tied into the new lighting circuit buss.
Here is one from this past February.
Keep the photos and ideas coming guys. Thanks to you WPF is the best thread of the week.
Remember its your railroad
Allan
Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/
That's my old Mark V! Is that HO? If so, where on earth did you get it?
TIA
Glenn
Glenn CampbellMark V!
Glenn, The Mark V along with all my other 1:87 Neo vehicles came from American Excellence. Sadly a Neo 1:87 Mark V replica appears harder to find than a prototype. Would love to see Neo do another run of 1:87 American cars.
Regards, Peter
Great stuff everyone!
I haven't posted here for a long time, and even though it is technically Monday morning, I finally have some stuff to post:
Scratch built signals started for my new layout:
The taller ones on the right will have two heads and the furthest right will have three. I'm waiting for ladders and platforms to arrive from Tomar.
Speaking of my new layout, construction has actually begun. Some of you will know that it is being built to rotate so that I can get under the layout easily:
The end supports roughly assembled. These will have pivot plates mounted to them, as well as castors:
The benchwork pieces awaiting assembly:
Here is one half of the benchwork assembled:
Here is the 'U' beam that will link the end supports together:
If the weather isn't too hot, I should have the whole system assembled by next weekend.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
This was another good weekend of inspiring contribultions.
Michael: Your weathering on the freight cars looks very reallistic.
Peter: What a scene! I can actually feel the atmosphere of that street. Your photography is simply amazing.
Timmy: Your TURTLE CREEK CENTRAL freight car really looks amazing. That was effort that was completely worth the result. The load adds a lot. Perfect!
Allan: That is a handsome locomotive and a great scene.
Dave: Your signals are very good. Also, your workmanship on the rotisserie layout is looking high quality. Glad to see you in WPF!
I don't know if you noticed it but the cab did not sit correctly down on the first pictures as I could not get it to seat properly. The next day I tried and it clicked into place, so I shot a couple of new pictures with the cab correctly seated.
Rick: I did not notice at all. It looked like a shadow to me.
When I look at pictures of some of my freight cars, I see all kinds of "oopses" that find their way into the image.
People seem to be kind and not point them out.
SeeYou190Rick: I did not notice at all
SeeYou190People seem to be kind and not point them out.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
SeeYou190 Rick: I did not notice at all Rick, like Kevin, I did not notice the gap, I was admiring the work you had done in general. A photo, especially a close up, can be a two edged sword in that it can show great work or a mistake that is not glaringly obvious at three feet, or at the angle it would be normally viewed on the layout. Which is why I applaud all those who contribute photos to the Forum, not only subjecting their work to public scrutiny and possible negativity, but also as an inspiration for others of us to try harder. SeeYou190 People seem to be kind and not point them out. Unless constructive criticism was being asked for, I would hope that I would not be rude and certainly not make someone’s oversight into a “Beartoon” unless it was a scenario like this… Wabash by Bear, on Flickr
SeeYou190 Rick: I did not notice at all
SeeYou190 People seem to be kind and not point them out.
Wabash by Bear, on Flickr
After all these years, I have been "Bear Tooned"