Weekend Photo Fun!

[NZRMac]

Sorry guys another bridge photo! My two BLI SD40-2's with an empty coal train.



Ken.

[grandeman]

Here's another angle of the switcher at Cherokee Station.




F3 powered coal drag begins it's descent to the Joint Line bound for Martin-Drake in Colorado Springs.




And one of my favs of an empty headed back to Platte Canyon for another load from Cherokee Station, led by GP30's.

[Anonymous]

Great shots everyone!
grande, that little switcher is cool, I got two myself, one repainted for CNR and waiting for that re-gear kit to be installed.
Bob, so it was you responsible for clear-cutting the redwoods! Excellent painting on the stumps, It's hard to believe that they are resin.

[howmus]

Haven't accomplished much on the layout in the last couple of weeks (My Mom passed away and obligitory family gatherings and all that is involved with that. She was 88 by the way and her passing was expected but still hard). Anyway, the Ice house now has the ramp to get the "ice" into the building and a bit more lawn and scenery.







Probably 75% done with the project at this point. Hopefully by fall it will take its place on the layout.

Great photos from everyone by the way.

Uhh... Tbat55 that last pic wouldn't be route 14 north where the Lehigh used to run would it? I love the old bridge crossings over the canal every time I take the back road to Seneca Falls.

[grandeman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus

Haven't accomplished much on the layout in the last couple of weeks (My Mom passed away and obligitory family gatherings and all that is involved with that. She was 88 by the way and her passing was expected but still hard). Anyway, the Ice house now has the ramp to get the "ice" into the building and a bit more lawn and scenery.

Very sorry to hear about your Mom.[V]

The building looks great!

[Anonymous]

Never tried posting a pic here. Will give it a try.
"Mike" at the Station on the GVRR,

[selector]

Too bad about your Mom, Ray. Sad to lose the one who cared for you so much.

That ice plant would have made her proud.[tup]

[ereimer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Midniteflyer

Never tried posting a pic here. Will give it a try.
"Mike" at the Station on the GVRR,

nice pic !
[#welcome] to the forum

[twhite]

OHMYGAW, guys! Some of the best pics yet and I'm STILL trying to get used to my new camera!
Lesterperry: C&O steam? More, my friend--MORE!
GrandeMan--do you spy another D&RGW fanatic here besides us? Someone named MidniteFlyer who takes neat pictures and that we should welcome warmly into the fold?
Ray: My deepest condolences.
Aggro: What do you mean, the USUAL? Nothing you do is usual, it's EXPERT!
Okay, no pics tonight, but I promise a Big Reefer Block with two--count'em, TWO helpers, tomorrow! Assuming, of course, that I don't have train all over the garage.
Tom[:P][:P]

[grandeman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

GrandeMan--do you spy another D&RGW fanatic here besides us? Someone named MidniteFlyer who takes neat pictures and that we should welcome warmly into the fold?

Yep, that is a Grande Mike. Nice pic! MidniteFlyer, welcome to the board. I see you live in Colorado, are you a bonafied D&RGW fan?

[TBat55]

howmus,
Yes, Rt 14, unbelievable how much work was done.

Here's the Waterloo bridge from the road

It's a deep fishing point around (see empty in winter)

close-up, note no bridge shoes and pier caps



SF bridge built 1914 by Lehigh Vy. New railings added last year, note how ends point upward

[ac4400fan]

Hi Guys I Hope Everyone Has A Safe Holiday!!

Here's The PA-1 Loco's Out For A stretch




Have A great! weekend

Carl....

[dragenrider]

Here's my projects over the last week or so:

This is a Tyco GP-20 shell with some modifications on an Athearn frame. I've finished the base coat of yellow and will be decaling it some time soon.



My short line must have maintenance vehicles! I made the hi-rail truck from a Magnuson kit and the fuel truck from a cheap plastic toy. It looks they are working late in the evening from all the shadows and the slanted sun rays.



Number 102, a GP-60, received a can motor, NWSL wheels, and Ernst slow speed gearing this week. I'm in the process of breaking in the gears right now.



I also went railfanning, but that's a different topic to post. Have a great weekend!

[Anonymous]

Rio Grande Fan and also BNSF!


BNSF and More!

[Anonymous]

Here are some new pics in our photo album.


A southbound train crew awaits train orders as a northbound freight whizzes by.



A southbound mixed freight approaches Sedalia,Colo. Back to the left is where the Platte Canyon Spur breaks from the Joint Line.

[grandeman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Midniteflyer

Rio Grande Fan and also BNSF!

With all the black and orange on the front of that train, you'll fit right in with the Grande fanatics here. [:D]

[steveblackledge]

MIDNIGHTFLYER more Grande, yes yes yes [#welcome][tup]

this is my lash up, on the lower line
TOM keep em coming along, the more the merrier

[cheese3]

QUOTE: Originally posted by steveblackledge

MIDNIGHTFLYER more Grande, yes yes yes [#welcome][tup]

this is my lash up, on the lower line
TOM keep em coming along, the more the merrier

I like those rocks on that hill by the tunnel...How did you make them

[lesterperry]

Sometimes there is more to railroads than rolling down the track

Just another day at the car shop[:)]

[lesterperry]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Midniteflyer

Rio Grande Fan and also BNSF!


BNSF and More!

I hope I did this right. Very impressive, I can hear the rumble from the locomotives and I think my floor is shaking.[:0]

[grandeman]

Awesome pics everyone!

Carl- Love those Alcos! They look great!

Tom, as usual your modeling talent is shining bright. You have some REALLY cool stuff!

[Train 284]

Here are some pictures of my Shasta Central Railroad............



Here is the Central Valley Express pulled by 4-6-0 #628 crossing Highway 321



A Southern Pacific RS-3 diesel putting tomorrow's 4th of July special onto the siding which will be running from around 10 am till dusk. Note the Spirit of 76 boxcar behind the heavyweight.



Here is the Central Valley Express at the Juniata, CA. depot "topping off the tank"

[Darth Santa Fe]

In my topic where anyone could post photos of super detailed engines, everyone pointed out that the pictures of my DASH 9 were too dark. So here's a picture of it with the flash.[:)]



Everything but the snowplow, cut levers and windows were done from scratch.[:D]

[lesterperry]

QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite

OHMYGAW, guys! Some of the best pics yet and I'm STILL trying to get used to my new camera!
Lesterperry: C&O steam? More, my friend--MORE!
GrandeMan--do you spy another D&RGW fanatic here besides us? Someone named MidniteFlyer who takes neat pictures and that we should welcome warmly into the fold?
Ray: My deepest condolences.
Aggro: What do you mean, the USUAL? Nothing you do is usual, it's EXPERT!
Okay, no pics tonight, but I promise a Big Reefer Block with two--count'em, TWO helpers, tomorrow! Assuming, of course, that I don't have train all over the garage.
Tom[:P][:P]

There is more to life than steam (although I am partial to it) How about August 1969

[grandeman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lesterperry

There is more to life than steam (although I am partial to it) How about August 1969

Lester, that's a fantastic scene!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Darth Santa Fe

In my topic where anyone could post photos of super detailed engines, everyone pointed out that the pictures of my DASH 9 were too dark. So here's a picture of it with the flash.[:)]



Everything but the snowplow, cut levers and windows were done from scratch.[:D]

There may be a setting on your camera that controls for light - the setting compensate for low light conditions. Also it looks like you may need to use the macro mode - with the camera closer to the engine to pick up the details you want us to see.

Aside from that you should consider using a spotlight to light the "shadowed" side - in this case the spotlight might point so that is perpendicular (straight toward) to the side of the engine. A clip on spot light can be mounted to your camera tripod and angled at your subject - to better light the shadow.

A white backbround such as a cloth or white paper lined shadow box (which can be made with just a carton) would be good too. See photo - taken showing some of the techniques discussed.

Good Luck

[howmus]

I think this thread gets better every week. So many fantastic layouts out there and so many good ideas to try out.

(grande man, selector, and twhite thanks!)

[UPJohn]

Wow great pics everybody! Midenite flyer is that n scale. It looks great!

[steveblackledge]

ADAM, the hills are made from paper towels plastered with lightweight plaster, there is some blue foam in sections around the tunnel portal (also blue foam) the basic land form was made with stiff card

[cheese3]

QUOTE: Originally posted by steveblackledge

ADAM, the hills are made from paper towels plastered with lightweight plaster, there is some blue foam in sections around the tunnel portal (also blue foam) the basic land form was made with stiff card

OK...thanks![:D]