Congrats Christopher N&W! and thanks

I need to check out that article!

congratulations 

Engineer Joe,

I'm in the same phase maybe worse as it's a constant struggle between O Scale &HO. I meant I'm to that phase where the finer things in HO must sell to fund O Scale. Planning for track needs is kind of at a halt as I'm trying to work out  in my mind how to design my buildings,meaning what materials I can use that cost next to nothing & do I have the patience to put buildings like the Superior Paper Mill together in O scale.

Were you meaning in your post that Ed Rapp passed away or left O Scale?

Got out of ER about 8hrs ago&am not chipper now yet. Another $500 bill.

Al Hummel

I think the Ed R referred to  in the above post was Ed Reutling.

Joe

rrjjf posted:

I think the Ed R referred to  in the above post was Ed Reutling.

 

Joe

Thanks Joe, that's him.

Alan Hummel posted:

 

Got out of ER about 8hrs ago&am not chipper now yet. Another $500 bill.

Al Hummel

Hope all is well with you now AL.

.... that phase where the finer things in HO must sell to fund O Scale.

Got out of ER about 8hrs ago&am not chipper now yet. Another $500 bill.

 

Maybe selling the HO to pay the medical bills could be a higher priority?

Joe, on a side note, great string of well cars!

Engineer-Joe posted:

I see a great article about your layout in the OST and I'm glad it got such attention.

 

Chris does nice modeling and outstanding scenery craftsmanship.

Back to Chris's accomplishment...getting Published in OST is the pinnacle of the 2 rail world in my opinion...my hat is off to Chris for his example of what 2 rail O scale can be with lots of well thought out planning, and even more actual labor in pursuit of his chosen prototype. Very well done indeed.

Bob

Joe, I'm glad you were able to get something out of the article. I'm always happy to see the things you are doing and your enthusiasm for the hobby, too.

Thanks much for the comments, guys.

Hope it's not too late to congratulate Chris on his beautiful modeling.

Ed

I'm with Ed K.   I've always liked Chris' modeling and layout design.

Christopher,

You need a couple of diseasels on that pike, those y6b's are lonesome.

Simon

Congrats, Christopher! Your dedication to a railroad/time period combined with your amazing skills for modeling around the trains is something to admire, you deserve all the accolades and attention.

I have always thought Christopher's scenery was the best ever.

Guys, thanks very much for the comments. I've been back to ballasting and making coal loads for the hoppers so I'm looking forward to getting that done ASAP.

What can you say, great construction, magnificent track work, exceptional models and outstanding scenery work that brings it all together.  The look and feel of the N&W have been captured and brought to life in a big way.   

Chris,

Thanks. I'm glad the feel of the N&W shows through.

Boy does it ever, you don't need to place a single piece of rolling stock or engine on the track and it still says N&W.  You've really done your homework and executed the scenery work to perfection IMHO.  It's always a treat to see photos/videos of your layout.  

I'm not an OST subscriber but went out to the local William & Mary College Bookstore this afternoon to get a copy in order to have Chris's article.  In a word his railroad is "inspirational" - and unlike some model railroads that photograph better than they look, his conveys the feel of the N&W even better as you view train movements from a trackside perspective.  John Armstrong would have been be proud to see what Chris has created, in no minor measure by applying the concepts John shared with us over the coffee table on Friday nights and in his books.  Well done Chris!

congrats!  always outstanding work.