Bruce, Happy Valley Railroad is a great name. Congratulations on a 6 year anniversary in the house and getting the railroad moving forward! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!
Great concept, great execution, great logo. Hope that running it brings many years of enjoyment.
@Chris Lord posted:So what's that sitting in the garage under the cover? GNX?
You get the "Sharp Eyes" cookie as the first person to ask. Heck, maybe you're even the first guy to notice! The car under the cover is my 1967 Mustang convertible, a vehicle I've had for almost 26 years. Model railroading is not my only hobby.
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@BruceG posted:You get the "Sharp Eyes" cookie as the first person to ask. Heck, maybe you're even the first guy to notice! The car under the cover is my 1967 Mustang convertible, a vehicle I've had for almost 26 years. Model railroading is not my only hobby.
'67, nice! What engine and tranny? I had a 64 1/2 262 automatic convertible years ago. I had a girlfriend, apartment and the car but couldn't afford all of them so I sold it (the car that is!) I married the girlfriend so I guess it was the right decision but man do I wish I still had that car!
Been looking for a mustang for years...just brought my wife this mustang a couple of months ago. I wanted something cool and nasty but not offensive. I was thinking H-pipe on 69 fastback...she was think this...this is in our garage...not just a train guy either!
Not in progress...but this is my layout. I enjoy daily and share with my neighbors.
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@Team Ridley posted:Been looking for a mustang for years...just brought my wife this mustang a couple of months ago. I wanted something cool and nasty but not offensive. I was thinking H-pipe on 69 fastback...she was think this...this is in our garage...not just a train guy either!
Also very nice. I'm still a convertible guy but I've gone the retractable roof route. Absolutely love it. I'm getting a little tired of this one though. It's a 2008, 12 years is a long time. My next one will be an M4 Comp.
Oh, it's a Volvo C70 with the Polestar upgrade.
And I also have a layout under construction. When the world gives you lemons make ......................... A LAYOUT! (5/7 Update)
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@Chris Lord posted:'67, nice! What engine and tranny? I had a 64 1/2 262 automatic convertible years ago. I had a girlfriend, apartment and the car but couldn't afford all of them so I sold it (the car that is!) I married the girlfriend so I guess it was the right decision but man do I wish I still had that car!
If you have a good marriage, then you definitely made the right choice! Old cars are fun but at the end of the day they're just things. Mine was a rusty basket case when I found it in 1994, but it was loaded for that era: front disc brakes, factory a/c, power top, and more. Still has the original 289, but the old 3-speed automatic was replaced ten years ago with an AOD. Having that 4th gear is superior in every way. The car has a lot of other modifications now, including Dakota Digital instruments and cruise control, among other things.
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@Team Ridley posted:Been looking for a mustang for years...just brought my wife this mustang a couple of months ago. I wanted something cool and nasty but not offensive. I was thinking H-pipe on 69 fastback...she was think this...this is in our garage...not just a train guy either!
Not in progress...but this is my layout. I enjoy daily and share with my neighbors.
The GT Premiums are surprisingly nice cars. I have a 2013 (not all that new anymore) that now has over 100K miles, mostly highway, and it's so much fun to drive. Those 420-plus HP Coyote engines are beastly--yet the car is smooth and quiet on the interstate.
Love the fact that you enjoy your layout daily and share it with neighbors. For kids from 1 to 92, right?
Well...my layout is in my basement...so age 92, and the stair case to my basement may not agree
But all are welcome! Good to hear you have over 100K on a 2013...I look forward to putting those same miles and more on our new toy...once we are able to hit the road again!
@Richie C. posted:Looks like Jim at BridgeBoss is coming out with new engine sheds that may fit your needs.
Hey Bruce.
Here are (2) pics of the above Diesel Shop that Jim built for me back in 2011. At that time it was a prototype that he designed. Mine was not modular but came fully assembled.
Donald
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OK, now you hit another soft spot. Besides your outstanding layout work you like Mustangs, NICE!
Me to, here is my latest 2019 Highland Green Bullitt 6 speed 480 HP.
Old people can still have fast cars for the heck of it.
Larry
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@BruceG posted:If you have a good marriage, then you definitely made the right choice! Old cars are fun but at the end of the day they're just things. Mine was a rusty basket case when I found it in 1994, but it was loaded for that era: front disc brakes, factory a/c, power top, and more. Still has the original 289, but the old 3-speed automatic was replaced ten years ago with an AOD. Having that 4th gear is superior in every way. The car has a lot of other modifications now, including Dakota Digital instruments and cruise control, among other things.
Wow! What a difference. You're really making me feel bad about not having my 64 1/2 anymore. Mine had AC and a power roof also. And of course I put in an 8 Track!
@Chris Lord posted:Wow! What a difference. You're really making me feel bad about not having my 64 1/2 anymore. Mine had AC and a power roof also. And of course I put in an 8 Track!
Sorry about that, Chris! You can still find them. My favorite of that 1st generation was the '66: best front grille. The 67/68 years had the best overall appearance (IMO) of the various Mustangs in the '60s. The new ones are even more fun because they handle so well and have gobs of power.
@Larry Sr. posted:Bruce
OK, now you hit another soft spot. Besides your outstanding layout work you like Mustangs, NICE!
Me to, here is my latest 2019 Highland Green Bullitt 6 speed 480 HP.
Old people can still have fast cars for the heck of it.
Larry
Absolutely! That's a great-looking Bullitt!
@3rail posted:Hey Bruce.
Here are (2) pics of the above Diesel Shop that Jim built for me back in 2011. At that time it was a prototype that he designed. Mine was not modular but came fully assembled.
Donald
That's truly impressive. And right in line with some of the off-topic stuff in this thread, the cars parked in the lot are some of the best of the 1960s and early 70s: Pontiac Grand Prix, Ford Mustang Fastback, and what looks like a Ford Bronco. I'm more interested in the cars! What's the source?
@BruceG posted:That's truly impressive. And right in line with some of the off-topic stuff in this thread, the cars parked in the lot are some of the best of the 1960s and early 70s: Pontiac Grand Prix, Ford Mustang Fastback, and what looks like a Ford Bronco. I'm more interested in the cars! What's the source?
Hey Bruce. Most of my diecast collection was purchased a number of years ago thru American Excellence or EBay (for the older Matchbox). On my Layout you either drive a muscle car or a truck!
I do have a "Bullitt" for you....
And for all you Ford guys, here is some true American muscle. The '69 is a fully restored numbers matching museum piece. I just sold it to a collection out in Michigan and it gets picked up in a few weeks. The Stingray is my current ride.
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@3rail posted:Hey Bruce. Most of my diecast collection was purchased a number of years ago thru American Excellence or EBay (for the older Matchbox). On my Layout you either drive a muscle car or a truck!
I do have a "Bullitt" for you....
And for all you Ford guys, here is some true American muscle. The '69 is a fully restored numbers matching museum piece. I just sold it to a collection out in Michigan and it gets picked up in a few weeks. The Stingray is my current ride.
Sweet! I'm not a Ford guy, necessarily, though I do have 2 Mustangs. I also have a 75 Camaro that's partially restored. Currently it has no interior other than seats and the steering wheel.
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Bruce - great looking railroad! I like the conduit under the bridge idea! I've seen many bridges with piping hanging underneath so there is a prototype. Could even be disguised as a sewer or water pipe.
My available time to work on the Happy Valley Railroad took a hit this summer. No, I wasn't laid up by COVID or some other ailment, it was simply a matter of putting a big priority on other projects--which includes getting my 8th nonfiction book underway.
But I haven't been completely idle, and just uploaded a video to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...JY&pbjreload=101
I hope y'all enjoy it!
Bruce, I was just thinking of you and your layout the other day. I'm glad all is well with you! The video is great! All the train activities you visited were great, and your photograph of your boyhood layout was great! The photographs of your grandson with the controller and big grin was priceless!!! That is a really nice addition you put on your garage for the layout!
