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Originally posted by Trainlover160:
Wow!!!
Very Nice!!

Will there be step by step photos in the next OGR?? Smile

JoeG


No. This was one of those projects that just kind of evolved so I didn't take any photos. This engine was nearly tossed out the window a few times during the restoration. Roll Eyes It was in a fire. The paint was completely gone. The wiring and some of the softer metal pieces were melted. Every piece had to be restored or replaced. Parts were sandblasted, buffed, polished, painted and coated. The body was painted three times before I was happy with it. It is now a dummy for display purposes only. It was a tough project.

Thanks for the compliment.
Joe,

At any rate this 408e is still a gem. It could either be pushed or pulled by another 408E. I would be inclined to looked for another 408e that runs well, but the shell is gone and take the motor from that one and put into this red beauty. This is a true example of how persistance pays off, and it really inspires me to do a tinplate restoration. You truely have some talent and patience. Thanks for sharing this photo.

JoeG
GregJ410 visited my house today to see my Christmas layouts and my new J1a. Greg is a tradesman with a keen eye for measurements. So, he keenly noticed the gap between the trailers on my TOFC would nicely hold his iPhone for a video. It fit right in there perfectly. Man, he can detect fractions of an inch from across the room. Not whole inches though apparently, since the camera was about 2 inches too high. Big Grin

Paul:

Your layout is just outstanding. Some of the best use of D56 products and trains.

Howard:

This is truly unbelievably good. This is the best under the tree layout that I have seen.

Keith:

Your PE video really shows off your craftsmanship on the scale passenger cars. Love the sights and sounds. Keith is one of my very best Forum friends and I appreciate his genuine friendship.

Skip:

Your work is museum quality. Can't wait to see the finished product. I like the Bedford Falls idea.
"Paul....That is a dream layout!!! Do you have any more photos? I'd like to know what your track plan looks like."

Thank you, Skip and everyone.

I don't have many good photos, unfortunately. However, Jim Barrett photographed the completed portions of the layout prior to dismantling and I was hoping it'd make this year's Christmas issue. If it makes a future issue OGR may choose to print the farily complex track plan which comprised four interlocking levels, assuming they can figure it out from my Elmer Fudd written plans Wink
This is my second year putting up my Christmas layout. The layout is two interconnected loops running DCS. This year I am using the "track" feature of DCS and am running my dad's 1947 Lionel 2026 on this layout with the MTH RailKing stuff I ran last year.

Here are some pictures and a video. Thanks for looking and watching!


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