Great photos folks. Chris, nice heavyweight cars. Who made the interesting pullman cars behind the Lionel car? It has been a little slow train time. Still waiting for the second Lionel PRR commuter car that supposedly shipped two weeks ago. Tonight I cleaned my PRR decapod's wheels and rollers and pulled a centerline track cleaning car around the layout.
@RSJB18 posted:I scored the three switches I need for this project on the Cabin Fever MTH auction today
. At about $10 each below retail, it won't hurt so much to cut them to pieces.
And a shout out to @CurtisH thanks for mentioning Cabin Fever, I didn't think they would have the switches.
Bob
Should have kept my big fat mouth shut as you were bidding against me. LOL
Curtis
Does hanging curtains and cleaning track count? Honestly, it’s the most I’ve done with my layout for over a year! Chris A I’m glad to see you back and it’s making me feel better about my not doing anything and getting motivated at the same time. More track to clean, trying a new method and hopefully will have a customer’s grandkid over soon to watch some trains. Scenic Express
here I come for some supplies and also working on ordering another engine to my roster.
Wayward to 2021!
Hi Pennsynut, all the other Pullman Heavyweight cars in that train are 3rd Rail / Sunset. The US Post Office car is plastic, the other Pullmans are 21 inch brass cars. I managed to find them at a local seller at the last Big E show in Springfield, MA in Jan 2020. Have to admit, I am really missing attending local meets and shows here in New England.
Just placed an order with the Plaster Guys for another 25 pounds of Hydrocal so I can cast another 4 or 5 sections of those Pennsy Stone Block walls.
I am moving along on my third "covid" model, a bashing of a Stony Creek "Indian Trails Garage" into a Nash auto dealership, by doubling the size of the Bay. This means that a lot of parts have to be duplicated by hand ...matching walls, doors, etc.
Got one of the new Menards lumber yards for Christmas. I added it to the area with my Lionel saw mill to complete the scene.
Installed some plaster cloth today. I like the look of it. Quick and simple. Next comes Hydrocal. 
Thaddeus
i believe the slang of MOW comes to mind.
So I believe you are in safe! 😄
@mike g. posted:Well I didn't work on the layout, but I did tear apart another printer for the small motors for other projects on the layout.
Hi Mike and rest of the ogr folks. Happy new year to all. Mike I am curious about your tear out of your printer for motors and such. I have a non-working printer and would like to use the motor(s) for a ski gondola lift project for my grandkids for next Christmas. What do you do for transformer to power the motor? Regards.
@pennsynut posted:Hi Mike and rest of the ogr folks. Happy new year to all. Mike I am curious about your tear out of your printer for motors and such. I have a non-working printer and would like to use the motor(s) for a ski gondola lift project for my grandkids for next Christmas. What do you do for transformer to power the motor? Regards.
Good Morning, I just use an old HO transformer and run it threw a buck convertor and dial it in till things run smooth. Its funny you say your building a ski gondola, I plan on trying to build one down the road with one of the motors I have from the old printer. The ones I have used in the past are to rotate my construction cranes!
You guys are so talented.
I must do a google on just what is a ski gondola 🤣
my wife just cleaned out a drawer an handed me a hand full of mascara and small brushes to use to clean my engines and rolling stock.
All these will be great to use on my steam engines and any part if the trucks you can get to while oiling.
Does she get any points today ?
A Happy anew Year to the Forum
🥳
@Seth Thomas posted:my wife just cleaned out a drawer an handed me a hand full of mascara and small brushes to use to clean my engines and rolling stock.
All these will be great to use on my steam engines and any part if the trucks you can get to while oiling.
Does she get any points today ?
She gets scrounge points! 
Mitch
Well Mitch
I should have mentioned the yellowish mascara is not used to clean engines but to weather my rock walls on the layout tunnel
More scrounge points as you say....
As is normal for my railroad, this took a few days. I own three Lionel #1055's, no reverse or magnatraction. One is my first Lionel engine. That engine will remain stock. For Christmas I bought a set of #210's and a #218. These were bought in rough condition. I pieced the 210 shells back together, serviced the powered unit and put a roller pickup in the dummy unit for lights. The 218 had no shell and did not run. I had to correct three cold solder joints and service the motor. Today I ran them all together for the first time. I shot a little video. Next up is custom paint. I like 200 series ALCO's.
Bill
@pennsynut posted:Hi Mike and rest of the ogr folks. Happy new year to all. Mike I am curious about your tear out of your printer for motors and such. I have a non-working printer and would like to use the motor(s) for a ski gondola lift project for my grandkids for next Christmas. What do you do for transformer to power the motor? Regards.
Yep- an old HO (DC) transformer works great.
Thanks for the ideas Mike and Bob. I have a lot of ideas clanking around for 2021.
Hi guys, I didnt do much. just added 6 power polls and some wire. I know its hard to see, but the CEO likes it so its good enough for me! Man what a PIA! LOL
A couple of photos for you all! You know Lew says no photos it didnt happen! LOL
I just replaced the pickup rollers on my #2355 Western Pacific F3's. I had noticed that not only were the old ones deeply grooved, but they had become fused and did not roll at all.
Like most Lionel post war models, my old F3 responded well to a "little love" and now runs great!
@mike g. posted:Hi guys, I didnt do much. just added 6 power polls and some wire. I know its hard to see, but the CEO likes it so its good enough for me! Man what a PIA! LOL
A couple of photos for you all! You know Lew says no photos it didnt happen! LOL
Mike the power poles and transmission lines looks great. Did the line crew properly rotate the phases to help reduce any line losses? 😖
Thanks Rich, the crews must of done things right. I'm still here! LOL
Put LED lighting in six C&O passenger cars with GRJ’s lighting boards. Work great. Huge improvement.
Mike: Nice job on the power lines... Your layout is looking great. Amazing how much you've gotten done since I "disappeared" last Spring !! Thanks for the tip on gutting old printers, that's a really great source of parts/drives for an animation project.
I took apart one of my brass heavyweight cars that someone had converted to LED lighting, but didn't use a buck converter so I added one so I could adjust the lighting level, added some additional passengers while I was in there.
@Don Winslow posted:I just replaced the pickup rollers on my #2355 Western Pacific F3's. I had noticed that not only were the old ones deeply grooved, but they had become fused and did not roll at all.
Like most Lionel post war models, my old F3 responded well to a "little love" and now runs great!
Hi Don. Happy New year. Wondering about your roller replacement project. Did you replace the whole roller assembly?
HAPPY NEW YEAR:
@chris a posted:Seth, Thanks for the positive feedback. The walls between the lower and upper track level were cast out of plaster. The walls below the MTH weathered brick station were purchased in the "Flexible Foam" material which is similar to but not exactly like the rigid foam wall sections. The middle section of the lower walls in front of the station is actually the face of a "Pullout Drawer" that has a control panel on it with the switch controls for that section of the layout upper and lower....
I made my own Latex mold of one if the flexible sections as I knew I would end making around 8 to 10 of the cast ones out of Hydrocal... Couldn't .........
Well Chris.... Fantastic work.... and everyone who posts and shares here knows that it takes effort to SHARE!! Someday when i grow up I hope to be creating better walls just like You! As a n00b, I am stuck in not being satisfied with my skillz and my little creations never quite come close to what I THINK it will look like.. Soooo, having failed alot in my journey to success, we can all appreciate the "Superpowers" you have....
I Appreciate your share.... Thanks
"Ya know, in this era of Bluetooth remotes, digital controls and all the alphabet gobbledygook, sometimes it's nice to just get back to basics, run a simple train around a simple oval and bask in the smell of ozone and 3-in-1 oil..."
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...5#152899749105498045
Happy New Year, all!
Mitch
Odenville Bill Alco project tinkering rehab is a success! Like them, cool running. But I really like the multilevel layout you have put together! Send follow ups!
happy new year Bill
@Leroof posted:Odenville Bill Alco project tinkering rehab is a success! Like them, cool running. But I really like the multilevel layout you have put together! Send follow ups!
happy new year Bill
Bill, I totally agree with Leroof about your multilevel layout. I missed out on seeing some of that construction and was very pleasantly surprised. PS: You had great success with the Alcos!
What great work being done today! I Figure everyone would be taking the day off to enjoy the holiday, man was I wrong! LOL
Well today I got out there early and painted a couple tubes for silos for the Morton Salt building. Then the CEO stated that she thought it would be nice if there was another park on the layout so I put one right across the entry way to the train room. I think I am going to have to build a walkway from one to the other! LOL
I also worked on the back corner where the track will one day go out side. Here are a couple photos for you all to enjoy, I will hit it again tomorrow.
On a side note, just wondering if anyone knows how to wire up these signals from MTH and where one might put them on a layout?
Everyone have a great weekend! Remember try and find time to have fun with your layout and trains!
Mike what better way to enjoy the holiday than to work on the layout?? The silos and park look nice.
I finished wiring in all my TVS's at each track feed and installed some more cable clamps. Sorry Lew. No photographs. Think what you will! 
My Grandsons love to take the snowmen off of the lighted flat cars and then put them on the tracks for the engine to knock off. Now I had a flat car with lights and no load. I decided to put Hallmark's pedal cars on the flats. Makes for a nice toy load;
Miggy, thanks for your kind words... Trust me there are no "Superpowers" here, just perseverance and a bunch of time looking & reading on this forum as well as watching a ton of YouTube videos on scenery. Can't speak for anyone else, but it took me decades of trying to create scenery with many, many disappointments & failures.
So don't get discouraged, I think the only way to get there is to continue to try new techniques, do it over and over and over again and then one day you're pleasantly surprised with the result. The other thing I have come to accept, is there aren't too many short cuts that provide really pleasing results on most projects. Now that I have accepted that it's going to be a multi-step process and it's going to take longer than I would have originally liked, it's worth the time to be patient, (very hard for me)... go through all the steps and then move on to the next project.
Here's some shots of some of the other scenery on this layout. I may have posted some of these shots before, but I tend to learn as much from looking at other member's layout photos, as reading long sets of instructions on how to do it.
Mike G - , nice job there, but I think you're eating too many chips !
Mike g., wow, the layout is alive and looking good, also you must have the patience of Job to connect the lines to the telephone poles, very neat work. To connect the MTH signals up, I suggest insulated rail or connecting to a track turnout. I feel sure someone with an owners manual will chime in. Mitch Marmel, I love your Texas Special set a few days ago, your layout ideas are novel, also, the kittens like it to, Don Winslow, the Wester Pacific AA is beautiful, that’s a great color scheme, super nice layout, and you have some neat steamers to. Chris A, it’s nice to see you back in action again and seeing that beautiful Kline hudson at work, great passenger trains,Wow. I didn’t work on the layout today but spent time rearranging the trains on the shelves. I placed all of the Century Club One Engines in their display cases in the same area. It’s hard to believe they are ancient technology. 
Time sure flies when simply moving trains from one shelf to another, the dusting, it’s fun work. Happy Railroading Everyone, this is going to be a great year,2021....
Connecting lights and testing sidewalks/ street width.
WOW, Very nice work to all. Tis great to have friends just a "Whistle Stop" away.
I appreciate ya
@M. Mitchell Marmel posted:"Ya know, in this era of Bluetooth remotes, digital controls and all the alphabet gobbledygook, sometimes it's nice to just get back to basics, run a simple train around a simple oval and bask in the smell of ozone and 3-in-1 oil..."
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...5#152899749105498045
Happy New Year, all!
Mitch
Mitch: It seems your track inspectors agree with you fully! Happy New Year!!!!!
Chris A. Great looking buildings! As for the chips the wife picks them up for me as they are easy to eat with no teeth! LOL Plus at a $1 per tube you really cant beat them!
Larry, You have a train room that any person would love to have! You have an engine for every RR! I can see how dusting that room would be fun!
WinstonB, Outstanding work! Your streets look great with plenty of room!
Well today I went out and worked on the silos again along with the area around the Morton Salt Building. I was going to fire the painter, but he explained that the building was old and the silos are brand new! LOL I also added some trees to the CEO's park area along with a small train platform. I still need to add LED's to the platform. Here are a couple photos.
The last photo is of the transfer tube from the silos to the building. I know it should be square but I dont have anything on hand. Give me your thoughts and maybe I will just cut something out of a 2X4! LOL
I hope everyone is having a great Saturday!
Mike, The painter done good! I wouldn't worry about the transfer tube. It's a model, and most folks wouldn't know the difference; including me.
@Mark Boyce posted:Mike, The painter done good! I wouldn't worry about the transfer tube. It's a model, and most folks wouldn't know the difference; including me.
Thanks Mark!
Winston B
What material did you use for roadway? I really like the look. The green light windows are great.
@mike g. posted:Chris A. Great looking buildings! As for the chips the wife picks them up for me as they are easy to eat with no teeth! LOL Plus at a $1 per tube you really cant beat them!
Larry, You have a train room that any person would love to have! You have an engine for every RR! I can see how dusting that room would be fun!
WinstonB, Outstanding work! Your streets look great with plenty of room!
Well today I went out and worked on the silos again along with the area around the Morton Salt Building. I was going to fire the painter, but he explained that the building was old and the silos are brand new! LOL I also added some trees to the CEO's park area along with a small train platform. I still need to add LED's to the platform. Here are a couple photos.
The last photo is of the transfer tube from the silos to the building. I know it should be square but I dont have anything on hand. Give me your thoughts and maybe I will just cut something out of a 2X4! LOL
I hope everyone is having a great Saturday!
Looks fine to me Mike.
@Miggy posted:Pulled out the Sawmill to cut some logs with the grandson, and we tried to get the E-Unit working in the Lionel 637... no luck, so running the Prairie 9042 and making SMOKE!
Ya'll use MegaSmoke? Whats favorite smell.. ( wife does not like the "Dirty Socks" smell....) Merry Christmas
I used to be a Mega Steam dealer. Our favorite 2 on what was our demonstration layout were Christmas Pine and Hot Chocolate!!!!!
I started building the tunnel and retaining walls today. I need a few more pieces for the returns inside the tunnel so I had to glue a couple more copies onto cardboard. They are drying under so weight to keep them flat at the moment so I'm done for today.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:I started building the tunnel and retaining walls today. I need a few more pieces for the returns inside the tunnel so I had to glue a couple more copies onto cardboard. They are drying under so weight to keep them flat at the moment so I'm done for today.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Bob
Bob, things are really looking good! Thank you for your comment on my silos! I hope your having a great weekend!
Ran a coal drag today crossing the East Branch.....
Added a 1938 La France fire engine to the layout...will need to call Arttista to come up with a fire crew to man the engine...
Nice work everyone. Gandy, nice coal train. This morning I cleaned wheels and lubed axels on 3 more steamers. 2 more to go. Hoping to receive a Lionel commuter eventually, stuck in a truck or mail room somewhere.
Did a little more on the retaining walls. I finished the basic structure and painted some balsa that I will use to detail the printed flats. Nothing photo worthy.
Gandy- nice coal drag,
JeffPo- that coal tipple looks right at home.
Paul- that truck is nice. Looks like the PD needs some help keeping their bikes upright 
Our local FD has a 30's era LaFrance that they restored and use for parades.
Bob
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I finished taking the Christmas layout down and putting everything away. It takes quite a while to put all of the Dept. 56 and Lemax buildings back in the foam forms and boxes.
@Sean007 posted:I finished taking the Christmas layout down and putting everything away. It takes quite a while to put all of the Dept. 56 and Lemax buildings back in the foam forms and boxes.
I did the same.
It is a sad day when the Christmas Tree, decorations and layout are taken down. The dog, however, is happy that things are back to normal for her
So I was surfing around last night and found a video on YouTube by forum member, Santiago featuring some CB&Q Burlington steam engines. The video was so inspiring, I decided I really needed to open my Sunset/3rd Rail O5a 4-8-4 Northern #5629. His video work is outstanding ! It was like giving myself a Christmas gift... I opened this engine once about 12 years ago, when I purchased it, and then it went back in the box as I was dealing with my mom and dad's health issues, job changes, and all of life's other challenges. Boy was I thankful I found Santiago's video.. Took it out put it at the head of some Pullman Heavyweights, and decided to take some photos..... definitely made my day !!!
That's a beauty Chris. 12 years WOW 
I've had a couple of engines for over a year that I haven't opened up yet but 12 is a long time. Please share a video of it in action when you can.
Welcome back BTW!
Bob
Hi Bob, thanks, glad to be back !. I plan to grease and oil the Northern this afternoon, then turn on the video camera. I like the work you're doing on the timber tunnel entrance and retaining wall structure.
Did some improvements to my sky blue backdrop. I added some light haze of white as inspired by a video I saw somewhere & had tucked into the train portion of my brain. My wife even approved. Now to do the rest of the it !
OK shot a video of the Sunset 3rd Rail 4-8-4 Northern O5a. As it's one long main, the B&O EM-1 has to run also. The second video is just a shorter video coming out of the tunnel.
Chris, It is treat watching these trains run on your wonderful layout!! I'm partial to the EM-1, but both are fantastic!
Wow, wow, wow Chris, that is spectacular! Thank you
Doing some work on the seedier part of town and nearby gas station.
Super scenic talent Chris! Can't say enough about those trains, especially the passenger cars.
@chris a posted:OK shot a video of the Sunset 3rd Rail 4-8-4 Northern O5a. As it's one long main, the B&O EM-1 has to run also. The second video is just a shorter video coming out of the tunnel.
Very nice Chris. I noticed that the signals are working on the main as the Northern passed through the blocks.
Really like your video, Chris.
I finished painting the Atlas Deep Rock Oil & Gas kit I got for Christmas. Still working on layout placement then fitting in scenery.
I painted some balsa for the details I am adding to my retaining wall prints. I painted them with some acrylics, I did a brown with some black mixed in first. After it dried I realized the pieces were too dark so I did a couple of washes with some gray's and tans. It's hard to match the colors in the prints but I think I'm close.
It looks better in person than the photo.
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:I painted some balsa for the details I am adding to my retaining wall prints. I painted them with some acrylics, I did a brown with some black mixed in first. After it dried I realized the pieces were too dark so I did a couple of washes with some gray's and tans. It's hard to match the colors in the prints but I think I'm close.
It looks better in person than the photo.
Bob
Maybe a little red/rust???
Mark, Jay, Steve, Bob, pennsynut - thanks for the kind words. Sorry if I missed someone. Yes Mark, I really like the B&O EM-1, 4-8-8-4. Especially this one in particular, as I bought it from Will Allen after he had the entire TMCC Railsounds system upgraded to RS5.0 by Mike Reagan. Ended up selling the first one I purchased with original RS 4.0.
I need to work on improving my video recording skills
Bob thanks for noticing the block signal system working..... That turned out to be one of those projects you get 25% into and start wondering "What have I gotten myself into ????", but it's very rewarding now that it's done. Thanks so much to Stan2004 for all his help with the relay system design so that it looks 2 blocks ahead in both directions and realistically controls the Yellow Light aspect if there is a train 2 blocks ahead. Ended up with 11 blocks on the main, signal protected in both directions....
Of course I ended up buying a new temp controlled soldering station, an illuminated headset with 4 different magnifiers on it, just so I could see and solder wire leads to the LED's ...
You had me fooled Bob, all this time I have been looking at photos of the retaining walls, around the tunnel entrance, I thought you scratch built them out of wood !
Bob, balsa is really porous wood, not sure if this idea would help, but you might try sealing the balsa with clear coat, then weather it, that might minimize the pigments soaking in and producing a result that is too dark. Now that I think about it, it's probably too late for that idea.
@chris a posted:You had me fooled Bob, all this time I have been looking at photos of the retaining walls, around the tunnel entrance, I thought you scratch built them out of wood !
Thanks Chris- the prints are very realistic looking. I found a guy in the UK who has a blog (mostly N and HO), who offers many prints for sale. I've used several of them on various projects. This is far from a permanent layout so I don't want to invest much in buildings, etc until I can build a bigger layout. This flat and the fence are also paper prints.
@Apples55 posted:Maybe a little red/rust???
I was thinking the same thing. I have a brick red that I can tint darker and will give it a shot.
Thanks
Finally found a location to install a siding to park my new Lionel LC+2.0 Big Boy. I have to back it onto the siding off the main, but it's better than leaving it on a main loop or having to take it on and off the layout entirely when I want o run it.
Cut a large notch out of the layout edging to allow room to put in the new switch and the siding onto a nearby bookcase. I used a lighted bumper at the end of the siding. I don't have room on my control panel for another toggle switch to turn the siding on and off so, instead, I cut the center rail on the first piece of Fastrack; drilled a hole for a push button switch and epoxied it in place from underneath; and soldered wires from the first center rail tab to the switch and then from the switch to the other center rail tab.
A 1 X 6 piece of wood shelving cut to length, plus 1/4" foam FT roadbed raised the siding to level with the layout surface and still leaves enough room to display some racing/sports memorabilia.
Whenever I want to run the engine, I just push the button and the lighted bumper lets me know it's powered up.
Richie, that is a great solution. Yes indeed, you want that engine in full view and don't want to be lifting it on and off the track.
Excellent solution, Richie, though I suggest some sort of barrier to prevent a very expensive oopsie...
Mitch
Bob, your retaining walls came out great.
Mike g, I like your idea for the Morton Salt silos.
Chris a, good to see you back on here again. Great videos and great work on you layout.
Today I took the time to run trains. Something I have not done since the end of summer. Got me away from the computer and oprdering stuff for a while LOL.................Paul 2
@Mark Boyce posted:Richie, that is a great solution. Yes indeed, you want that engine in full view and don't want to be lifting it on and off the track.
Mark,
I know you're a fan of Western Maryland. That's a Legacy F7 AA WM diesel set in the background with either a Williams or Atlas B unit (can't remember which) in the middle. One of my favorite and most reliable engines.
I improved the only grade crossing in town today. I had some MTH wig wag signals that I added to the layout. These were originally signals that also had the overhead lights, unfortunately those parts were damaged during a recent move. I lopped them off and added 19 cent rubber caps from Ace Hardware above the crossbucks. Paired with the gateman, I think they look pretty nice.
@Richie C. posted:Mark,
I know you're a fan of Western Maryland. That's a Legacy F7 AA WM diesel set in the background with either a Williams or Atlas B unit (can't remember which) in the middle. One of my favorite and most reliable engines.
Richie, Thank you for pointing it out. I see it in Speed Letter. Very nice.
Hi everyone for some reason I haven't been getting emails from OGR the last couple days. I will have to check my settings.
So the last couple days I worked on the layout. I was able to get lights wired to the hummer on the bridge behind Batman. Also in the new train platform in the new park area. Then I redid the piping from my silos to the building, I didn't like the round pipe. Here are a few photos.
The best part was I got my board back from GGG and got my engine running again!
@mike g. posted:The best part was I got my board back from GGG and got my engine running again!
Mike, I'm really glad you got your engine running again!!
Yesterday I cut a piece of hardboard for the switches to shutoff power to my sidings and Ceiling Central Railroad when I want to park an engine. When I went to layout the board for drilling holes, I saw my toggle switches were only rated at 6 amps. I decided I should buy switches rated at least 10 amps. The order has been placed with Digikey. I'll wait until I receive them before doing anything else on that. I think I'll start work on my powered lift up bridges.
Thanks Mark. I wish I could figure out how come I am not receiving. Notification from here. All my settings are still the same.
Cutting and gluing balsa on the retaining walls. I ran short one piece for the tunnel portal so I had to paint one more last night. Starting to come together.
Added some figures to a repair shop. This is my first attempt at a video upload so fingers crossed...
To add four offset domes to my NP North Coast Limited train, I applied the Scalecoat II NP Light Green to the four LIONEL 15" aluminum offset dome cars yesterday and let it dry the prescribed 24 hours. Coverage looked pretty good so proceeded with the next step: applying the SCII white paint for the stripe that separates the light and dark greens.
This is a test of an approach: spray light green; mask that and apply white paint; then mask that using Tamiya 2mm tape; and, spray the dark green. So, now I'll wait 24 hours; apply the 2mm mask; and, apply the dark green tomorrow. Fingers crossed that this will work. Only doing one car now as proof of approach; the other three await the results.
Alternatively, I have on hand fresh 2mm white decal stripes which I can use if the painted white stripe doesn't work. I'd prefer the paint since the decals would need to be spliced to cover the length of the car.
Photos to follow.
I reworked the inner part of the layout to add bypass of the two main lines to allow 3 trains to run continuously at once.
I also went down to my local hobby shop with my wife. The LHS had a good selection of menards buildings. My wife liked the brewery and lumber yard buildings so I picked up the brewery and added it to the layout.
Does anyone know what filmmaker Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse is like. I have recreated several buildings from Kevin Smith's hit movies:
Quick Stop Grocery/RST Video: Clerks 1 & 2, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Mooby's: Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks 2, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Church: Dogma
Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Comic Book Men
Bob, The retaining walls are looking outstanding!
Steve, Very cool video! Nice work!
Carl, wow that's a lot of work! I am sure it will turn out looking amazing just like everything else you put out!
JStewart, Good choice on the Brewery! If I had the room I would pick one up, but some how I am running out of space! LOL
Mpeck, I am sure your right there, But I really wouldn't know as I have never seen any of the movies listed! Sorry!
Well guy I worked on the walking bridge between the 2 parks on both sides of the entryway into the train room. It took me a good part of the day but I think it turned out looking ok. FYI there are 126 planks that make the bridge deck! LOL Here are a few photos for your enjoyment!
I hope everyone has a great weekend and finds time for there train and layout! But most of all I hope you all have fun!
Mike that foot bridge looks great, but it isn't for the faint of heart. That would be quite a fall to the rocks below!
@mike g. posted:
Mike: The bridge is GREAT!!!! Your craftsmanship is superb! Bravo!!!!!
Reconfigured the approach to my industrial zone now that it has a large peninsula addition added on which also now has passenger service.
Up to now the industrial zone was approached via a switch back but with the increased traffic flow the new track work will allow direct access to the mainline. Just backed the first string of 80 footers through the maze of points smoothly. Nice.
Little late on my annual time frame changeover. Once a year I change from diesel to steam era's. So this year all the steam era is put away and my display ages thirty years. I'm know diesel era. Business changes, motor vehicles change and of course all my motive power and rolling stock. I'm almost done.
What a great idea and way to keep interested. I love the late 60's early 70's era but sometimes wish I could run steam era to. You have a nice solution for those who don't want to mix eras.
I built this kit from Bar Mills. Believe it or not, they modeled this from a prototype somewhere. I like Bar Mill's kits very much. It was an absolute joy to build from start to finish.
I will be adding lights and other details soon.
Clem, after seeing photos of your layout, that is one huge undertaking ! It's nice to hear your almost done with it so you can sit back and enjoy for awhile!
Alan, that Texaco station looks great! Nice work!
@mike g. posted:Clem, after seeing photos of your layout, that is one huge undertaking ! It's nice to hear your almost done with it so you can sit back and enjoy for awhile!
Alan, that Texaco station looks great! Nice work!
Hey Mike!!!! Good to see you again. Hope you're doing well.
@mike g. posted:Thanks Alan!
I went out this morning to take a couple photos for SWAT and while I was out there I added some people to my second park and train platform, also a couple folks to the new pedestrian bridge. Here are a couple photos.
The bridge looks great Mike. I hope those folks can hold on tight when the bridge is up!
Bob
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