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It's that time! WEEKEND PHOTO FUN!

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 17, 2005 7:20 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainFreak409

Finally, after years of dreaming, I finally decided to dish out the money for a 10 pack of Deluxe Innovation's RoadRailers! And here they are!






These things are awesome! I highly reccomend these to any of you N scalers out there![8D]


WOW!!!
Nice pics scott those roadrailers are awesome!!!
i want some in ho scale
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Posted by Marty Cozad on Saturday, September 17, 2005 7:44 PM
Roadrailers looks good.
I know they make them in 1:29 but i'm not sure how they are saling. Not to many folks have RRs that can handle them.
Here in NE I personally have never seen one .
I have one but its sold to a friend because I just can't get into them.
Out East I hear they are big??

Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?

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Posted by TrainFreak409 on Saturday, September 17, 2005 8:00 PM
Norfolk Southern has some RoadRailer trains. I've never personally seen one, but I love the concept. I've always like the more unusual rolling stock that you don't really see much, or that is only used by a few railroads.

I'd like to see a nice long string of the G scale ones. They are impressive in N scale, they should be even more so in a garden railroad.[:D]

I'm thinking about spending another $115 on another 10 pack, just so I can get a longer train.[8D][;)]

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Posted by FRITSCHSR on Saturday, September 17, 2005 8:42 PM
Here's a photo of a heavy transformer load being
delivered by Conrail to the town of Pine Run on my layout.

Dave Big Knob & Pine Run Rr Helping Big Knob get over Pine Run. www.geocities.com/fritschsr/layout_photos_pg1.html www.geocities.com/fritschsr/layout_photos_pg2.html www.photobucket.com/albums/c111/FRITSCHSR
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Posted by Marty Cozad on Saturday, September 17, 2005 8:54 PM
Dave
those low boy flats work great for having a viedo camera on board. Unless you have a tunnel.[;)]

Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?

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Posted by rexhea on Saturday, September 17, 2005 8:58 PM
My goodness there are some great photos this weekend...Lots of excellent work. I wasn't going to post these, but Grande Man encouraged me into posting my first attempt at painting an undecorated loco. It is far from what I had hoped and I probably shouldn't have started with a two-tone, but I did learn a lot and I guess that's what counts. Two big mistakes were using regular masking tape that allowed some bleeding of colors and holding my air bru***oo far back on the first coat. This caused some specs in the finish by drying before it got on the model. (That sounds like I know what I am talking about, but it is a guess only. [:D] )

Well, here it is: My BLI SW-7 in the home road colors of the Blue Creek & Warrior Railways. (forgive the background. I will try my hand at the photography thing when I get over this, ha!)

REX







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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 17, 2005 9:46 PM
Rex

I think it came out fine, if you feel there are any flaws, well just dust and rust [:)]

BTW I visited your website, nice layout. I envy your space.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 17, 2005 9:49 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainFreak409

Norfolk Southern has some RoadRailer trains. I've never personally seen one, but I love the concept. I've always like the more unusual rolling stock that you don't really see much, or that is only used by a few railroads.

I'd like to see a nice long string of the G scale ones. They are impressive in N scale, they should be even more so in a garden railroad.[:D]

I'm thinking about spending another $115 on another 10 pack, just so I can get a longer train.[8D][;)]


If you ever need to make a run-through, our engineers would be pleased to run that RoadRailer on out west [;)] Our regional offers bridge routes at great rates.

I have been thinking about getting some of those, do they track well? Any issues on turnouts?
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Posted by TrainFreak409 on Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:13 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman

QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainFreak409

Norfolk Southern has some RoadRailer trains. I've never personally seen one, but I love the concept. I've always like the more unusual rolling stock that you don't really see much, or that is only used by a few railroads.

I'd like to see a nice long string of the G scale ones. They are impressive in N scale, they should be even more so in a garden railroad.[:D]

I'm thinking about spending another $115 on another 10 pack, just so I can get a longer train.[8D][;)]


If you ever need to make a run-through, our engineers would be pleased to run that RoadRailer on out west [;)] Our regional offers bridge routes at great rates.

I have been thinking about getting some of those, do they track well? Any issues on turnouts?


They track great. They run nice and smooth. They are a little tight on my 12" radius EZ track, but other than that, I have no problems with them so far. I don't have any turnouts to take them through...[:I] But I don't think that they should be a problem.[tup]

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Posted by rexhea on Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:42 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman

Rex

I think it came out fine, if you feel there are any flaws, well just dust and rust [:)]

BTW I visited your website, nice layout. I envy your space.


Thanks David. I believe weathering will make it right. I also have a NYC GP-7 that I stripped and painted BC&W at the same time. I still have to decal and put back together. There sure is a lot more to model painting than I had thought. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Yes, I have been blessed with plenty of room for my layout. It is a joy not have space restrictions (only money [:D] )

REX [:)]
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Posted by grandeman on Saturday, September 17, 2005 11:41 PM
That's a fine looking switcher Rex. If you hadn't pointed out the flaws, I'd have overlooked them. I'm envious though, you got you cab number straight, that's more than I can say, Lol.

Here's a shot of the first GP30 to get lower headlights and ditch lights. I'm sure the next one will be much easier but this one was a $#@^& to do. I'm not sure I'm into loco detailing... Anyone know how to program a DH163LO to fla***he ditch lights???



And one of a westbound in late afternoon light...
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Posted by rolleiman on Sunday, September 18, 2005 3:24 AM
Nice work everyone.. Especially like that grain elevator.. Wish I had the space to run a G scale articulated..

Here's one I did quite some time ago...

[image]http://www.rolleiman.com/trains/1912changed.jpg[/image]

To view the recent progress visit..

http://www.rolleiman.com/trains/redlight.html

Enjoy,
Jeff
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Posted by Amtrk14 on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:16 AM
Hello All, Happy Sunday!
Here are some pictures I took last night while testing my new BLI AC6000CW on my layout.














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Posted by Amtrk14 on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:18 AM
Some more....













That's all for now. Hope you like them!

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Posted by Marty Cozad on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:35 AM
Sean
lots of mustle there, look'in good.

Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?

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Posted by Amtrk14 on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:42 AM
Thanks Marty! Your pictures are awsome! Please post some more.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 9:04 AM
Sean, I LOVE all that UP and SP horsepower! Looks great!

Grande Man, I know how to make the ditch lights on your DH163LO "wig-wag" or flash back and forth like they would at a grade crossing (if that is what you are talking about). These CV values are assuming that you have separate bulbs for each ditchlight, and that they are hooked to the F1 & F2 outputs. CV 51 - 106, CV 52 - 107, CV 62 - 196, & CV 63 - 064. When you push F2 on your DCC controler, it will cause the ditchlights to flash. There is also a "hold over" time, and they will flash for a few seconds AFTER F2 is released. I did this mod on one of my Kato SD90s, and it is a neat effect! Hope that helps!
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Posted by joeyegarner on Sunday, September 18, 2005 9:09 AM
Hello everyone, great pictures!! I want to get in on the fun and at least post some pictures of my Locos. So, could someone please tell me how it's done?? I've looked everywhere I can think of but I just don't know. You can contact me here or ( joeyegarner@alo.com) Thanks in advance.
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Posted by cjcrescent on Sunday, September 18, 2005 9:29 AM
Great pix everyone!

Rex;

The job hasn't turned out as bad as you would have me to believe. You should have seen some of my early efforts. Especially the time I tried to paint an Alco PA-1 with a preval unit (self contained aerosol sprayer with an attached bottle for the paint) before I got an airbrush. YUUUCCCK!!!!!!

The paint looks good! I esp like the decaling job. Hard to get numbers and letters straight at times.

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Posted by rolleiman on Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:51 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyegarner

Hello everyone, great pictures!! I want to get in on the fun and at least post some pictures of my Locos. So, could someone please tell me how it's done?? I've looked everywhere I can think of but I just don't know. You can contact me here or ( joeyegarner@alo.com) Thanks in advance.


'image] photo url (copy and paste) [/image]'

Without the quotes.. Make sure there's a left bracket on the first image, I left it off so I could show you how to post a photo..

If you need a place to host your photos, try Photobucket.com (free)...

Good luck,
Jeff
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:11 PM
Nice shots everyone! Here's a few of mine from a railfanning trip saturday.


NS power being moved in NS's Hugart yard in Grand Rapids.


2 CSX AC4400s in CSX Wyoming yard in Wyoming, MI.


Amtrak's Pere Marquette backs up towards the Grand Rapids Eastern RR yard where it will tie up for the night.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:28 PM
Alright, I promised I'd post a couple of pictures of my latest weathering projects. Keep in mind, I am not an Aggro or a Mellow-Mike or a MrKluke. Enlarge at your own risk, the photos are quite large.


An Athearn RailBox...nowhere near done, this is just highlighting my letter "scraping" and my rust streaks along the top and bottom of the car. The letters are "scraped" after a car I saw not too long ago. The letters looked like someone had chizzled away at them. I gave this car the same effect with an Xacto.









Close-ups of the rust/weathering. That rust took me 2 hours. Not an easy task.


This next hopper was saved from being over-weathered with water and paper towels. It was a complete rust job, from top to bottom, but then I decided it was too much. My washing of the rust turned out to look like a car I photographed a couple of years ago. I would post the picture, but this was back in the days of film for me. Plus, my scanner is on the fritz.



Close-up of rust.


I used my flash here. I think it highlights the rust better. Please excuse my mess-of-a-weathering-table.

The scratches are from "fading" the logo, so to speak. I used sandpaper. Trust me, those will be gone once the car is completed!

Both cars are only one side of the car. And as I said, these are just progress shots. The finished model will look a lot better than it does right now.

If the picture quality is not good, blame it on the Chiefs-Raiders game![;)] Go Raiders!

uspscsx


I had to update the photos URL's due to reorganization of my Photobucket account.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:41 PM
uspscsx

Great start on the Railbox, are you using the clear cement method?

The hopper is very sharp, that top rust effect is very real. MR may have to start a weathering forum.
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Posted by Marty Cozad on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:46 PM
Well
USPSCSX
I just picked up a 1:29 box just like it. Your photos are very timely.
Thanks
On the lettering I go to an auto parts place and buy really fine sand paper and I can "sand" or drag the stamp printing down to give it an aged look.

See the letters on this car, looks like the paint is running.



what did you use for rust on your hopper, i did not catch it.
thanks[^]
it almost looks like you sprayed the car then wiped the one areas out with paint thinner or something to fill the edges along the supports.
Good job.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:46 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman

uspscsx

Great start on the Railbox, are you using the clear cement method?

The hopper is very sharp, that top rust effect is very real. MR may have to start a weathering forum.

David, thanks for you compliments. No, I'm not using the cement method...yet. I'm actually not to the point of using it yet. But I plan on doing a bit of pitted rust, so I will need to go out and get some. I also need more chalks. Looks like I'll be getting out this week.[8D]

Yeah, I wish MR would start a weathering forum.

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Posted by grandeman on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:51 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by kevnbety
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Grande Man, I know how to make the ditch lights on your DH163LO "wig-wag" or flash back and forth like they would at a grade crossing (if that is what you are talking about). These CV values are assuming that you have separate bulbs for each ditchlight, and that they are hooked to the F1 & F2 outputs. CV 51 - 106, CV 52 - 107, CV 62 - 196, & CV 63 - 064. When you push F2 on your DCC controler, it will cause the ditchlights to flash. There is also a "hold over" time, and they will flash for a few seconds AFTER F2 is released. I did this mod on one of my Kato SD90s, and it is a neat effect! Hope that helps!


Thanks Kevin!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:53 PM
I will snip your post into areas making it easier to explain.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Marty Cozad

A: ...On the lettering I go to an auto parts place and buy really fine sand paper and I can "sand" or drag the stamp printing down to give it an aged look.
B: ...what did you use for rust on your hopper, i did not catch it.

C: ...it almost looks like you sprayed the car then wiped the one areas out with paint thinner or something to fill the edges along the supports.

D: ...Good job.

A: I might have to try that. Thanks!
B: I used, of all things, a ground up artist's crayon. I used my Xacto to shave it off into powder. I have never heard of people using artist's crayons for this, but it works for me.
C: Hmm...No, actually I didn't do that...don't have an airbrush...yet.[;)]
D:Thanks!

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:55 PM
I did not catch your photo before, Marty. Wow...that looks great! I will have to try that on one of my scrap cars, just to see how it works for me. Thanks again for the tip.

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Posted by Marty Cozad on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:56 PM
Kylon spray paint in a can now comes with a color and texture that is called rust. Its a darker older looking rust but looks good.
i just added the photo because i don't have any of the other cars that I did it to.
this is a good forum. i've learned lots already.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:59 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Marty Cozad

Kylon spray paint in a can now comes with a color and texture that is called rust. Its a darker older looking rust but looks good.

Hmm...I'll have to check into this. I need some more of that Krylon version of DullCoat anyway. Looks like my bill just got jacked up a bit more.[:o)]

uspscsx

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