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@Sams Trains, Hi Sam, it’s so nice to see you on this OGR Forum, your layout looks really nice and I’m glad you’ve been to my home and are using that nice picture in front of my layout. It’s cool. This young man is really knowledgeable about model and real trains and is a big supporter of the Crossville Tennessee Model Railroad Club hugh layout. @Steamfan777, Andy, Wow, your pavilion and picnic tables look so good, your roof, coated with N gauge ballast look seal. I’m not sure it need another coating…. Happy Railroading Everyone  (the N&W J is a Legacy locomotive belonging to our friend Samuel)B8311C74-9ED1-40AC-B39B-BAB5F08407B17C154EDE-2BE5-498D-98A9-76C85B1073B9

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I really got behind on this thread, 63 messages in my inbox.  Great projects everyone!  I have been following a lot of other threads and have been working on my layout.

Bob's post about it being 7 years since he started his layout.  I made my first post in what became my Blackwater Canyon Lines thread on Jan 8, 2017.  Here is a photograph from a couple of days ago.

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The gap in the lower left is where my two bridges are in the up position.  Here are a couple of older photographs of that area.

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@Lou1985- nice work on the signal bridge. I have a similar Lionel bridge that I've been trying to decide what to do with it. I think I have a plan now.....

@Mark Boyce- real easy to get behind on this thread Mark. It moves at a brisk pace. Liking your layout progress. It's really starting to resemble your plan (version ??????) now.

@mike g.- I guess the knee is healing up. Your test run on the outer loop looks good.

@RDM- Nice to put a piece together from scratch for a few bucks. It looks great.

@Zeke- nice tunnel and walls.

@DrSteveDC- all of those Lionel operating accessories look great in action.

Nothing new to report from me. I hope to have the MicroSol decal solution soon so I can put the decals on the '48 Ford. Once that's done I will install both trucks on the layout.

Bob

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I have an older, conventional MTH Hudson that was purchased over 25 years ago for my oldest son. It took a lot of abuse and has sat on the shelf for about 10 years awaiting the eventual regifting to my kid when he settles.  Well, I figured I'd give her a spin this morning after a thorough lube/oiling and noticed that the smoke output was less than desirable and the smoke fan was making a terrible whining noise.  So I disassembled her, oiled the impeller as was done by a few on this board to fix noisy smoke fan units, and then decided to change the wick, which wasn't that bad considering all of the prior use.   Well, she now smokes like crazy and that sound is gone.  What a great little engine!



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Nice cantilever Lou, looks good.

Bob M, the billboard looks great, nice job.

Zeke the underpass is terrific, nice work.

Strap, she smokes like a Champ well done.

Steve, I like the crane and soda cases for the diner.

Peter, nice work on the transfer table. Look forward to seeing it in action.

Dave, the streets and sidewalks are great as always. That’s going to be some scene.

Andy

Hi guys it has been a couple days! Lots to get caught up on!

@DrSteveDC Steve that is so cool! I have never seen anything like that!

@Lou1985 Lou the cantilever signal looks great.

@Mark Boyce Mark things sure are moving right along! Looking good and you will be running trains soon!

@Zeke Sean I really love the new underpass!

@Strap Hanger Looks outstanding and runs nice and smooth for being 25 years old!

@Mayor Magoo Steve nice buy and wonderful job on the Pepsi crates!

@Putnam Division Peter the transfer table looks great!

@lovindemtrains Dave the roads and sidewalks look perfect! I can already see it full of cars and people!

@pennsyfan Bob that sure is a smooth running logging train! Very Impressive!

Well guys I didn't get to the train room yesterday due to Dr. Appt. Come to find out I got an infection at my surgery sight. But I was able to get out to the train room today and got more track laid out and marked for cork. Things will be slow for me now as I am now out of cork till Monday and soon to be out of track. I hope I at least have enough to finish the main level loops! LOL

Here is a photo of the beginning of the inner loop.

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I hoe you all have a great day!

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Recently, a bunch of you provided guidance for my effort to run my legacy Burlington Zephyr three car consist (which requires O72 tracks).  Last night, I was able to realize that dream, using two 4'x8' tables with a gap beneath them.  While the layout is not yet done, I was able to run the Zephyr for quite some time with no derailing mishaps.  I also meant to add video, but I think I'm running into proxy/bandwidth limits (each video weighs in at 10mb).



Anyhow, thanks to those who got me this far.  More work is yet to be done, more scenery to be added.

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Today I finally connected the interior just plug lights in the Railking passenger depot.  

I made a cover for the wires to the Railking depot.  Tonight the glue and gray paint will dry.


Yesterday I finally got all of the six street lamps connected to the just plug links.  All six work at the same time now 😝

I really had an issue with the small gauge wires to those lamps.

This evening I made my plan where to set the woodlands scenic traffic lights. Tested each so I know that all four work.  I finally discovered the ports in the just plug light hub was bad, not the two green lights.

Tomorrow I climb up onto the layout to mount the traffic lights…

I really enjoyed seeing both interior and exterior lights working on the depot now.

Boring stuff was done on Warrenville today - dusting as new visitors are coming Monday and I wanted everything to look its best.

Also test ran all of the trains that are currently on the layout and tested all of the accessories.

Who knows - maybe some new train converts Monday!

Also, put the heat on downstairs - prediction is 0 degrees, with a minus 15 - 20 degree windchill this evening and tonight - don't need any pipe freezes.

I pity my new puppy when I have to take him out (about every 2 hours, he is only 10 weeks old).

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Here he is with his big sister - she is much better equipt for the cold!

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@Lionelski posted:

Boring stuff was done on Warrenville today - dusting as new visitors are coming Monday and I wanted everything to look its best.

Also test ran all of the trains that are currently on the layout and tested all of the accessories.

Who knows - maybe some new train converts Monday!

Also, put the heat on downstairs - prediction is 0 degrees, with a minus 15 - 20 degree windchill this evening and tonight - don't need any pipe freezes.

I pity my new puppy when I have to take him out (about every 2 hours, he is only 10 weeks old).

Auggie4

Here he is with his big sister - she is much better equipt for the cold!



Cute pup John. By the looks of those paws, he's not going to be little for long.

Bob

@Mark Boyce posted:

It is amazing how many pages and views this thread has generated.  Yes it is too bad the original poster isn’t here to see it.  Maybe he will check in sometime in the future.

I think its fantastic following is because everyone likes following along with layout progression and sharing their work.

It is my favorite thread too, Mark. I've learned from it and have been inspired (most of the time, humbled) by it.

@Lionelski posted:

Boring stuff was done on Warrenville today - dusting as new visitors are coming Monday and I wanted everything to look its best.

Also test ran all of the trains that are currently on the layout and tested all of the accessories.

Who knows - maybe some new train converts Monday!

Also, put the heat on downstairs - prediction is 0 degrees, with a minus 15 - 20 degree windchill this evening and tonight - don't need any pipe freezes.

I pity my new puppy when I have to take him out (about every 2 hours, he is only 10 weeks old).

Auggie4

Here he is with his big sister - she is much better equipt for the cold!

Auggie3

Wind chill will make him a quick learner John. Feel bad for you having to go out too.🥶

@RSJB18 posted:

After posting my layout anniversary pic the other day I realized I didn't have a current overview photo. Fixed that!

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Great picture, I always wondered what your full layout looked like.  That is a great use of space.  I'm amazed at all the sidings you have for storage, I didn't plan properly for that on my layout and miss that storage space.

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