Get thing started with some pics sent to me since I won't have access to them again til tomorrow...
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An oldie from MartyE.com
Thanks Marty for getting us started. I didn't get a chance to take any new pictures this week. So here are some areas of my layout that have changed.
This is in 2006
This is last year;
A picture from around 2003;
Same area around 2010;
December 2011;
Scott Smith
This is in 2006
This is last year;
A picture from around 2003;
Same area around 2010;
December 2011;
Scott Smith
A panorama of my 4x10 garage platform stitched together from 3 pics by Panorama Maker 4, included with my Panasonic DMC-FZ35. Cleaned the wiring test maze, now to experiment with accessory placement. I'll reconnect the track power right away so I can play with some trains.
Pete
Pete
The Superliner has arrived in the station...
Have a great weekend everyone!
Alan
Have a great weekend everyone!
Alan
Weaver Pennsy AA EMD-E-8s and Lionel New York Central AA F-3's recreate the great race out of Englewood, Illinois between The Broadway Limited and the 20th Century Limited.
Retaining wall for my Power Plant Complex.
Last month on our drive to Florida, Dotty and I stopped in New Jersey to visit with our friend LocoLawyer. Erol is a great host and first shower us his layout. He then took us a few minutes from his home to the Whippany Railway Museum. The Museum was very impressive and I thought I would share a few pictures with the members.
nothing new, but here are some old ones from about 4 years ago -
Hobos who rode the Northwestern Pacific rails were cheeky! Bernice Payne, a former NWP yard clerk in Santa Rosa, California, walked the tracks with her dog when recording car numbers. She felt she needed protection from the different knights of the road, who could be depended upon for a wisecrack. “They always had something to say. I’d lost weight. Or I’d gained weight. Always something.” Hope everyone has a nice weekend, Jim
Basement layout pics
Marty... Who sent in the first pics? Thanks for starting the thread this week.
They were Kane's gift to the forum.
quote:Originally posted by MartyE:
They were Kane's gift to the forum.
I suspected but wanted to confirm. Thanks for posting!
From the Train Layout at Notre Dame
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This week our club was able to set up the tables for our new modular layout using Fastrack generously donated by Forum members Lee Willis and Ricomon (Rick Wells).
Our first layout uses conventionally constructed 4' tables with three main ballasted lines of ScaleTrax & Gargraves. These still have many kinks and quirks that plague us at each set up so we decided to drastically simplify the operation. We still plan to use the larger one for area train shows and bigger venues but will focus mainly on area nursing homes and the like.
Here is the initial laying of the new track.
Newcomer Dale Shore (seated in foreground on left) picked up an amazing bargain at a local flea market recently including the rolling stock pictured above, 4 2400 silver passenger cars, a ZW, some layout accessories, as well as this nice set of 2356 Southerns and a 675 steamer. Two big tubs of good PW Lionel for under $300.
They are still out there....
Our first layout uses conventionally constructed 4' tables with three main ballasted lines of ScaleTrax & Gargraves. These still have many kinks and quirks that plague us at each set up so we decided to drastically simplify the operation. We still plan to use the larger one for area train shows and bigger venues but will focus mainly on area nursing homes and the like.
Here is the initial laying of the new track.
Newcomer Dale Shore (seated in foreground on left) picked up an amazing bargain at a local flea market recently including the rolling stock pictured above, 4 2400 silver passenger cars, a ZW, some layout accessories, as well as this nice set of 2356 Southerns and a 675 steamer. Two big tubs of good PW Lionel for under $300.
They are still out there....
Found this one taken through a rabbit hole for a different look.
This isn't the best picture but it shows my Cornerstone Movie Theater and how adding a couple of lights behind the Coming Attractions signs makes them pop.
This isn't the best picture but it shows my Cornerstone Movie Theater and how adding a couple of lights behind the Coming Attractions signs makes them pop.
@Marty Fitzhenry: I really like all the photos from Whippany. It looks like you, Dotty and locolawyer had a great time. Thanks for posting!
These were posted awhile back in another thread on 'Loads' and I'm trying to decide which car looks best with the Bell helicopter..
For the 1st time in many years, I've welcomed a new railroad to the layout. The Western Maryland. For motive power - and being budget minded - I turned to Williams by Bachmann:
Alco FA's in 'Circus' paint. I know the WM had FA2's and not FA1's but these units from Williams look sharp and are nicely detailed. Of course, they're strong, smooth runners too.
Next some EMD F3's in 'Fireball' paint. These new F3's from Williams are also nicely done and run very well. The TB II sounds on this particular locomotive sound just a bit better than other TB II's I've heard.
Both of these A-A sets feature short couplers that make the gap between locomotives just about exactly right - something the 'big' manufacturers seem to struggle with.
For my 1st WM caboose I turned to the new NE cabooses from Lionel.
You can literally count the rivets on this one! Lionel did a really nice job on these.
Future plans include Nathan M5's for the locos and a 'Circus' paint caboose.
Alco FA's in 'Circus' paint. I know the WM had FA2's and not FA1's but these units from Williams look sharp and are nicely detailed. Of course, they're strong, smooth runners too.
Next some EMD F3's in 'Fireball' paint. These new F3's from Williams are also nicely done and run very well. The TB II sounds on this particular locomotive sound just a bit better than other TB II's I've heard.
Both of these A-A sets feature short couplers that make the gap between locomotives just about exactly right - something the 'big' manufacturers seem to struggle with.
For my 1st WM caboose I turned to the new NE cabooses from Lionel.
You can literally count the rivets on this one! Lionel did a really nice job on these.
Future plans include Nathan M5's for the locos and a 'Circus' paint caboose.
River City 3 Railers modular layout. Williams E7's on the new Port Royal bridge.
Our final day at Village Marketplace in Midlothian, Va is tomorrow from 1:00-5:00PM. It's been a great run. Looking forward to our next show....
Gilly
Our final day at Village Marketplace in Midlothian, Va is tomorrow from 1:00-5:00PM. It's been a great run. Looking forward to our next show....
Gilly
Some work being done on the Texas layout.
Tarantula Gorge.
TEX
Steve
Tarantula Gorge.
TEX
Steve
Another 2011 Christmas layout memory.
This is the crappy result of being lazy and 'worn out'!
The bum scene was the very last thing that I needed to complete. After 7 or 8 weeks of setting things up I was more than ready to be done so I just slapped this in place.
Compare that to 2010 where the bum camp was in the same exact spot:
- walt
This is the crappy result of being lazy and 'worn out'!
The bum scene was the very last thing that I needed to complete. After 7 or 8 weeks of setting things up I was more than ready to be done so I just slapped this in place.
Compare that to 2010 where the bum camp was in the same exact spot:
- walt
quote:Originally posted by Gandalf97:quote:Originally posted by MartyE:
They were Kane's gift to the forum.
I suspected but wanted to confirm. Thanks for posting!
Marty,
Comparing the first picture to your Avitar left me scratching my head...
Things that make you go hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?
Guys this week was so much fun. My son and youngest daughter, I think will be avid train buffs!!!!
DT&I motive power in different stages of progress. 2 Red Caboose GP9s; 1 needs to have the dynamic brakes removes and both need paint. The K-Line GP38 has a preliminary coat of paint.
This 3-railed Atlas F unit will be cannibalized for the drive for the RC GP9.
The other DT&I caboose is finished, minus the decals.
This 3-railed Atlas F unit will be cannibalized for the drive for the RC GP9.
The other DT&I caboose is finished, minus the decals.
Also making his debut is this neat little Fairbanks Morse switcher by Lionel
Re-painted the handrails for a more realistic appearance
Re-painted the handrails for a more realistic appearance
Remembering our roots
How many of us started this hobby with a Marx set? Although I love today’s highly detailed equipment, I’ll always have a warm spot in my heart for simple Marx Lithographed tinplate, especially the M 10005 in all its configurations.
How many of us started this hobby with a Marx set? Although I love today’s highly detailed equipment, I’ll always have a warm spot in my heart for simple Marx Lithographed tinplate, especially the M 10005 in all its configurations.
Still working on it ..... just a snap shot of the progress
2012 Fastrack Layout 35 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 37 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 34 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 36 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 33 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 35 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 37 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 34 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 36 by tedmackel, on Flickr
2012 Fastrack Layout 33 by tedmackel, on Flickr
My MTH DAP NS F7 on right and the RK F3s on left. Big TANKs to VINCE from VINCES trains in selling me the DAP NS.
Nothing too special... just some prewar car's... the engine 1668 engine is red x'd for maintence.. untill i get around to repairing the drum on the e unit... but it'll get fixed adventually...
While cleaning out my father's house this past week, found these Westinghouse Airbrake 100th Anniversary bookends:
Here is a shot of the back:
It is always good to find train stuff.
Andy
Here is a shot of the back:
It is always good to find train stuff.
Andy
Going to the Model Train Museum this weekend. I will post pictures and put links to Youtube videos later.
Well, there was an estate sale on the next block from me and the ad said there were trains. Of course I found a couple things.
A 1688 torpedo from the 30's. Just needed a good cleaning and lube and it's running great (ran fine before the cleanup too). We also managed to find the matching tender for it. My brother and I are going to try to get the matching freight cars for the set tomorrow morning. We got the engine and tender for $65 total (yes, they don't realize that the engine goes with the tender. 15 for the tender, 50 for the "engine car" as they called it) My brother paid for the engine, I chipped in for the tender
. I'm still mostly broke from my GG1 purchase a couple weeks ago. I can't wait to see it running under the tree next year. Looks great on my postwar layout.
I also found something for myself.
A Lionel 2472 N5 sheetmetal caboose from 1946-47. I paid $15. I have three PRR engines and no PRR cabooses, so I had to have it. They had a porthole caboose too, but it wasn't in as nice of shape so I left it.
A 1688 torpedo from the 30's. Just needed a good cleaning and lube and it's running great (ran fine before the cleanup too). We also managed to find the matching tender for it. My brother and I are going to try to get the matching freight cars for the set tomorrow morning. We got the engine and tender for $65 total (yes, they don't realize that the engine goes with the tender. 15 for the tender, 50 for the "engine car" as they called it) My brother paid for the engine, I chipped in for the tender
. I'm still mostly broke from my GG1 purchase a couple weeks ago. I can't wait to see it running under the tree next year. Looks great on my postwar layout. I also found something for myself.
A Lionel 2472 N5 sheetmetal caboose from 1946-47. I paid $15. I have three PRR engines and no PRR cabooses, so I had to have it. They had a porthole caboose too, but it wasn't in as nice of shape so I left it.
Bet You Can't Guess What I Am?
Yep..., You guessed it!
Yep..., You guessed it!
quote:Originally posted by SantaFe158:
Well, there was an estate sale on the next block from me and the ad said there were trains. Of course I found a couple things.
A 1688 torpedo from the 30's. Just needed a good cleaning and lube and it's running great (ran fine before the cleanup too). We also managed to find the matching tender for it. My brother and I are going to try to get the matching freight cars for the set tomorrow morning. We got the engine and tender for $65 total (yes, they don't realize that the engine goes with the tender. 15 for the tender, 50 for the "engine car" as they called it) My brother paid for the engine, I chipped in for the tender
I also found something for myself.
A Lionel 2472 N5 sheetmetal caboose from 1946-47. I paid $15. I have three PRR engines and no PRR cabooses, so I had to have it. They had a porthole caboose too, but it wasn't in as nice of shape so I left it.
Hi Jake! Your 1688 is a nice find. Glad you have one. Now you'll need to find the black version & the 1668 version of the famous pennsy torpedo
You just cannot have one. 
Have fun with the 1688. They are fine running engines. Take Care.
A couple of oldies.....
Paul
Paul
quote:Originally posted by SantaFe158:
Well, there was an estate sale on the next block from me and the ad said there were trains. Of course I found a couple things.
A 1688 torpedo from the 30's. Just needed a good cleaning and lube and it's running great (ran fine before the cleanup too). We also managed to find the matching tender for it. My brother and I are going to try to get the matching freight cars for the set tomorrow morning. We got the engine and tender for $65 total (yes, they don't realize that the engine goes with the tender. 15 for the tender, 50 for the "engine car" as they called it) My brother paid for the engine, I chipped in for the tender
I also found something for myself.
A Lionel 2472 N5 sheetmetal caboose from 1946-47. I paid $15. I have three PRR engines and no PRR cabooses, so I had to have it. They had a porthole caboose too, but it wasn't in as nice of shape so I left it.
hey jake! thats the freight set that went with it up above, i have the black 1668 with whistle tender,
