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Reply to "PRR Panhandle 2.0"

Updated 9/15/2018:

It's been a rough week. About 9 days ago, my Outlook email client program began acting up - creating duplicate messages and not permitting deletions.     I have been working with a data recovery product to rebuild the file used by Outlook to store emails, contacts, and calendar settings (outlook.pst).  That file is approaching the size limit handled by my old version of Outlook.  Unfortunately, a ton of information is stored within that I don't want to lose.  Saving the file is a long process that has involved several rebuilds.  It is still on-going.  I've been using the web e-mail interface in the meantime.

Despite being preoccupied by this event, I have managed to make a few color samples for the piers.  Once again, the value of photographs of the prototype is being demonstrated.  These photos prevent me from speculating as to the correct colors of the piers or relying on my not-so-perfect memory.  When in doubt, refer to the prototype!  I plan to experiment with a few more color samples.  My first target is the "shorty" pier on the WV side. It was re-used from the previous (2nd) bridge and is probably close to 130 years old.  It is darker in color than the newer piers.  I'm thinking about applying a dark gray wash to it.

The "pocket" and mid-stream piers date from the mid-1920s.  They're newer, only about 90-93 years old.    I am thinking about creating and applying some washes that are lighter in color - white, vanilla, or flesh - with some rust.  All piers will get a dark gray (concrete) coat on their upper ring.

Finally, my order of dimmable 4100K LED bulbs came in at the store.  I picked up and installed all of them last night.  The difference is amazing! :shock:  My workshop is much brighter.  The train room looks like it is being bathed in sunlight. I am very happy with this decision.  

More when I know it.  

George

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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