It's that time! WEEKEND PHOTO FUN!

[rolleiman]

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

[grandeman]

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...

[rexhea]

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 [:)]

[TrainFreak409]

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]

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

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.

[rexhea]

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

[Marty Cozad]

Dave
those low boy flats work great for having a viedo camera on board. Unless you have a tunnel.[;)]

[FRITSCHSR]

Here's a photo of a heavy transformer load being
delivered by Conrail to the town of Pine Run on my layout.

[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][;)]

[Marty Cozad]

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??

[Anonymous]

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

[howmus]

WOW! Every weekend I look forward to this thread. Every weekend, I am amazed. Every photo is great! Marty, that is the most fantastic G scale work I have ever seen. Wish I had lots of money and a larger yard.....

I've been working on lighting for the layout this week. I went with bits and pieces of several people's advise for this. I placed lights every 2' or so as jfugate does on his. I decided to use low wattage compact fluorescents rather than incandescents. I have a combination of 7, 11, and 15 watt bulbs. 22 bulbs = 218 watts. If I had done this in 15w and 25w incandescents, it would be have been around 440w. Considerable savings in energy use and more light to boot. The only drawback is not being able to dim these type of CFs. I found the bulbs at a local "Dollar Store" for $1 each so the cost of the bulbs was $22. With the fixtures #14 wire electric boxes, clamps and the 1" x 4" boards to mount the lights on, the cost was still less than $100 for the entire project. I will be mounting facia in a few weeks to hide the lights. The lighting is much, much better than the old shop lights that were in the room. The CFs are 15,000 hour ave. life and have a color rating of 84 and are 2700K.

[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]

[Marty Cozad]

Kevin
this is were price[B)] comes in. the tubs are around 43" inch tall.
I wanted a single row of 12" tubs BUT the price jump from 8" was over double. thus these are gas pipe with scrap wood. It has been moved to the new Bang's Canyon Sud where more modern buildings will be built


Thats an Aristo mallet, so it gives you a "believable" WOOW factor.

i have more sidings to install and one will be a scrap iron company and the other a plastic pellet plant. Of which i am looking for photos to get an idea at what is do-able.
The more money you can save building your own the better.
In our scale it has to with stand being out side. Because winter shots just don't cut it when buildis are gone.[^]

PS
Every RR is plain and lifeless at first, no matter what scale, is't either dirt and rock, or wood and plaster.

[NZRMac]

Looks like Z scale to me[:D][:D][:D]

My LHS has some new G scale loco's in stock ( can't remember what they are ) but they sure are nicely detailed. they are on my wish list.[:)][:)]

Ken.

[Anonymous]

WOW Marty, that looks awsome! What scale is it?

[Marty Cozad]

How BIG is tooooo big????[;)]
Here a pacific was just filled with water and its heading off to pick up its consist.


Fall is almost here and I beat you can't wait for fall colors on your RR?[:I][;)]

[Train 284]

Everyone, awesome photos, especially Marty, Aggro, and David. Fantastic! Cant wait for more!

[Marty Cozad]

David and Aggro, outstanding weathering jobs. Likes like you can dig the rust right off the car.[^]

[pike-62]

Here is a picture of some bicentennial engines I am working on this week.



Dan Pikulski
www.DansResinCasting.com

[steveblackledge]

Looking great everyone, i don't have any offerings yet[:P][bow][:P]

[grandeman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by rexhea

grande man: You have done a very good job. It's strange, but I have been doing the same with my BLI SW7, a first time attempt at this. How did mine come out? Note that I do not have a photo posted [:(]. Maybe after some weathering it will pass. I gotta get up there to see you soon.

Great pics everyone, some of the best yet. [8D]


Thanks Rex. It's far from perfect but I posted pics anyway. [:D] I'd like to see your BLI. I bet it looks fine. I'm not sure I'd have had the courage to tackle that one though. Hope to see you soon. Maybe we could try a Sunday afternoon?

[cheese3]

Amtrk14-That is a nice loco!

[grandeman]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley

Grande Man - how well did that decoder go into the SW1200? I've got a P2K S1, and I tried a DH163IP decoder in it. It was plug-compatable, but the shell doesn't fit because the decoder is thicker than the board that was removed. Also, did you have to isolate the motor? At my LHS, Gerry pointed out that they used frame ground for both the motor and the lights.

Love the rusty trucks, by the way.

Sounds like the S1 may be a bit different in respect to decoder installation. On the SW1200, the NCE chip just goes in in place of the original board. It is soldered in and the lights (especially the beacon) and wiring were somewhat of a pain since the unit is so small. I don't know how the N scalers do it...

[rexhea]

kevnbety: Your roads are really looking good. I haven't got to mine yet, but I hope I can do as well.

grande man: You have done a very good job. It's strange, but I have been doing the same with my BLI SW7, a first time attempt at this. How did mine come out? Note that I do not have a photo posted [:(]. Maybe after some weathering it will pass. I gotta get up there to see you soon.

dthurman: The MILW looks very real. ( Are you sure you didn't take a pix on a real siding? [:D] )


Aggro: Again, your looking great. You have the magic touch.

REX

[SpaceMouse]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley

Grande Man - how well did that decoder go into the SW1200? I've got a P2K S1, and I tried a DH163IP decoder in it. It was plug-compatable, but the shell doesn't fit because the decoder is thicker than the board that was removed. Also, did you have to isolate the motor? At my LHS, Gerry pointed out that they used frame ground for both the motor and the lights.

Love the rusty trucks, by the way.

MB,

You definately have to isolate the motor on the S1. It will run fine until it derails then poof the decoder's gone. Randy has a photo essay on installing a decoder in the S1.

[MisterBeasley]

Grande Man - how well did that decoder go into the SW1200? I've got a P2K S1, and I tried a DH163IP decoder in it. It was plug-compatable, but the shell doesn't fit because the decoder is thicker than the board that was removed. Also, did you have to isolate the motor? At my LHS, Gerry pointed out that they used frame ground for both the motor and the lights.

Love the rusty trucks, by the way.

[AggroJones]

I like that high cube, Thurman.

I've completed these recently.

[Amtrk14]

Hello all,

Here are some pictures of my brand new BLI AC6000CW that I got today.





There are some more pictures at the following sites:

http://www.railimages.com/gallery/seancasey

http://pacificcoastline.tripod.com/

By the way, Kevin, very nice! Keep up the good work!

Sean