a picture a day....

A straight load of 6 x 8 Creosote railroad ties to start the replacement process...

@Capetrainman posted:

A straight load of 6 x 8 Creosote railroad ties to start the replacement process...

Very nice good looking Pete

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Patrick, yes, I built it from scratch. I plan on putting roof ventilators on it and I need to put some black paper behind the brick. Notice how the interior lights shine thru the brick on the end wall. Those Woodland Scenic lights are bright. Curt

You did a great job Curt!!  BRAVO!!!

@Capetrainman posted:

A straight load of 6 x 8 Creosote railroad ties to start the replacement process...

NICE COLLECTION OF MOTIVE POWER PAUL'....  👍

FOR TODAY:  Otto likes that REA contracts him to haul trailers for them.   As the tailer is loaded he gets down time to stand in front of his tractor and daydream about the O gauge train layout he wishes to build in the basement of his new home.

Here’s Today’s. How about a couple of Frisco’s. The Hopper is a Weaver and the Boxcar is a old Atlas O.

Curt, outstanding work on the Engine service house! looks great with everyone doing something!

Patrick, sure is a smart thing to get the oil while they can as you never know if there is going be a shortage. I do have to say that Otto sure is one busy man, first hauling oil and then cargo trucks. He must be one top notch driver and in very high demand!

Lee, Buzz sure is working his rear off! He must be a little on the short side as I don't see in or near the engine!

Paul, Nice to see the guys finely working at the yard! I think last time I seen them they were at the Chevy dealer looking to my a new 55, I am pretty sure I see one of there mustangs there for trade in!

Great looking Pete, did you buy or build?

Great work and stories everyone! I love all that you guys put into this page as it gives guys like me a chance to escape from the real world for a few minutes!

How can I say it any better than Mike did?!  
Great photographs, Curt, Patrick, Lee, Pete, Paul.

Mike, It is a real escape from between doctor appointments today!  👍🏻  Hopefully I can get some layout time soon.

Fred just got off the Turbo and is hoping to catch a cab home.  Alas, Alonzo's cab is full...maybe on the return....

A lot going on at the H & H feed store this morning. Brothers, Henry and Harold Hoyt, are partners in the thriving business. Harold is outside talking to Duane Jones (red Chevy stake bed truck), a local farmer and good customer. Duane is complaining about the low price on a bushel of wheat. He says it costs him more to grow it than he can get for it. Being good friends also, Harold tells Duane if he can just sit on his wheat for a couple of more months the Russian wheat sell deal should go thru and the price will jump quite a bit. Duane appreciates the inside information and thanks Harold. Another customer is unloading his shelled corn at the grain silos. (I used real corn meal in the wagon).

Story above was inspired by my father in law, Duane Jones, beautiful farm in Michigan.

Ted, I guess you are going to have to get more Cab's! LOL

Curt, love the story, I grew up with a Hoyt here in Washington State. I really like the photo of the real farm. I would love to live somewhere like that but lease the land to a famer!

Mike, on the list...I just can't remember what dealership I used....

@Curt Henion posted:

A lot going on at the H & H feed store this morning. Brothers, Henry and Harold Hoyt, are partners in the thriving business. Harold is outside talking to Duane Jones (red Chevy stake bed truck), a local farmer and good customer. Duane is complaining about the low price on a bushel of wheat. He says it costs him more to grow it than he can get for it. Being good friends also, Harold tells Duane if he can just sit on his wheat for a couple of more months the Russian wheat sell deal should go thru and the price will jump quite a bit. Duane appreciates the inside information and thanks Harold. Another customer is unloading his shelled corn at the grain silos. (I used real corn meal in the wagon).

Great grain pic Curt now you need to add a overhead hoist to raise the wagon.

Ted, that cab is a beauty!

Curt, your father-in-laws farm is beautiful.  Your layout scene and story is great!

Yeah, Lee, I know or a gravity feed wagon. The Co-op in our little town had a platform under the equipment unloading and had the hoist hooked to the front of the platform and lifted the whole platform on an angle. Where is my old erector set? curt

You mean something like this? I built this for BrianSilvermustang! I havent seen him here is a long time, I might have to try and call him.

Thanks, Mark.

@mike g. posted:

You mean something like this? I built this for BrianSilvermustang! I havent seen him here is a long time, I might have to try and call him.

Wow Mike that is very cool'.. And yes, if you have his number, give him a call.  Your right he hasn't been on in a very long time'... I hope all is well an he is Okay''....

Thanks Ted, I will Try him a little later!