TRAIN THEME THURSDAY : close up shots around the layout......

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Hi Bob Bartizek, Each of those photos is totally enjoyable and interesting. However, I cannot resist giving particular attention to the detail of this rung-ladder , along with its cement pylon base, that you crafted. Amazing and flawless, IMO. The light weathering around the ends of the rungs, on each side, seems exactly right, as is the light weathering to the base itself.And the scale of your track ballasting seems exactly right, also.

FrankM

This fine Thursday's up close shots.

MOW Crew

Happenings on the corner.

The MOW trains 

Talking it over 

The REA unloading process.

Freddie the Forklift driver

Team track goings on

Rusty rails & the B&O 

Got milk? 

Got more milk? 

Back O' town. 

Moonson, Your 100% correct, Bob Bartizek is a great O “3 Rail Scale” modeler, his layout, a wonderland to behold is built for scale operation. I (our local train group) have visited him several times and his layout is built for point to point operation and it’s finely detailed. You should see his layout featured on OGR THE VIDEO. Get your pop corn ready, it’s a wonderful entertaining show. Your gonna love it.

Trumptrain, your pictures are amazing, the people you have working, (In every aspect of your layout) seem to be super busy. A job well done. Wow.

Briansilvermustang, Great Pictures, both Real and model....You have a lot of trains.

Everyone, have a great day.  

Thanks to all for posting your pictures, they really are inspiring.  From me, just a little corner work.

Bill T posted:

Bill:

This is a great passenger station scene. Also, consider posting this photo on the Scenery Forum's topic, "Down by the Station". Here is the link to the thread https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...enger-station-photos

Leapinlarry -  Thanks so much for your kind words about my photos!  I love creating action scenes for, IMHO, they bring a rich dimension of life energy to the layout.  

BTW - I love YOUR layout photos!  The one with the postwar illuminated bumper really shows how well you blend postwar Lionel with fine scale scenic detail.

Thanks to Frank and LeapinLarry for the kind compliments.  Here's another yard shot (even though it's not still Thursday).  These 3 caboose service structures (supply shed, kerosene tank and coal bunker) were scratchbuilt by an HO friend of mine.  He was here for an operating session and had a copy of an old Model Railroader article with scale drawings of these structures which were on the Milwaukee Road.  He said, "I think these will fit right here in your yard.  I'd be happy to build them for you if you want them."  After careful consideration (for about half a second) I told him to go ahead!  I installed them and added a couple of Woodland Scenics figures.

This fine Thursday's close ups!  " Scenes as seen by boys on bikes as they explore around Patsburg!"

trumptrain posted:

This fine Thursday's close ups!  " Scenes as seen by boys on bikes as they explore around Patsburg!"

Pat: These photos are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wishing well, and my wish is happiness for all of you. Arnold

Randy - Thanks so much for your kind words regarding my photos !  Much appreciated!

Lew

Up close in Patsburg 7/11/19

Patrick, I found the blue & white B-61 Mack tractor on IXO models, web site. But apparently they are sold out'.. Disappointing....

BTW> Nice scenes presented'..