Dave, the gorge looks amazing! I bet it sure is fun to see a nice steamer rolling across the bridge!
Seth, out standing job on the corner emporium!
Well I am headed to the train room soon to work on my fire engine and switching tower. Wish me luck! LOL
I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday and finds time for there layout and train. But most of all I hope you all find time to have fun!
Thanks Mike! I will see what I can do.
Dave
@Mark Boyce, @Seth Thomas, and @pennsynut: Thank you, everyone, for your good wishes. So far I am hanging in there, and I can say that looking through the forum does help pass the time.
Happy Saturday Everyone, today I’m trying more video fun with freight trains. It’s going to take a lot of patience and much practice. Happy Railroading Everyone
Leapinlarry, how did you download the video to your post.
Hi romiller49, Rod Miller, thanks for asking, I’m trying to learn the trick to making videos, first, I set the iPhone to video, started the trains running, turned on the video, viewed the trains, watched the timer, stopped before 60 seconds. Posted on the thread by going to my photos, waited as they loaded in the que, when finished,the word successful appears, a little square box lights up, I hit ad and hit finished. I have a long way to go, if I had a friend stop by I could do more. Thank you and Happy Railroading Everyone.
Small progress was made this week, though, nothing yet ready for photograph or video. Yesterday, I took my MTH, DCS, TIU's and handheld controllers to Just Trains of Delaware to be upgraded. I also tested a replacement controller sent me by Miller Engineering for my Union Station sign, that, originally, only operated for about 2 weeks before failing. Miller Engineering was quite cooperative in working with me to identify the problem and stood behind their product by replacing the defective controller module. The sign now works well.
Romiller49 : let me add to my friend leapinlarry. You need to watch the upload indicators and be patient. I failed for almost a year because I was used to uploading pictures which are almost instantaneous whereas videos take time to reach successful upload. I am convinced that many of my early failures were because I cut off the process too soon.
Best of luck
Don
Larry and Don. Thank you. I was hoping it was as simple as pictures but like you Don, I did not wait long enough on the download. Rich Melvin’s post on YouTube also sounded like IPhones would not work for videos.
I’ve been painting the little add ons for the Woodlands corner emporium for two days. So the little building is coming around now.
The emporium signs will become the Skating Rink up the stairs. And Stephens Barber Shop on the ground floor entrance. Just as it was in the 1950’s downtown Olive Hill...
I added a warm light LED inside tonight so I will complete assembly of the interior and exterior tomorrow.
This is the second of two buildings completed since the ice storm on February 14th... began the painting on building number one (Korber) due to the very thick once on top of the stairs steps to my train room.
I must say it’s been a different type of enjoyment for the layout. Each one a learning experience.
Seth, you have a lot of patience and an excellent eye for detail.
Yesterday I did an exercise in insanity . I took my 9 lionel telephone poles and drilled out 10 holes in each , one for each glass insulator. Then I strung them all with 2lb test monofilament. It took all afternoon to complete. I know some of the wires are not taught enough but hey, I'll just look for some o gauge birds to roost on them.
Today was a road trip day. My son and I went to 3 different hobby shops. I bought 3 S gauge junker cabooses. Just needed the wheels for one of my next projects, a 4 wheel ingot buggy. Made from an 027 bobber caboose frame that was hacked apart and reassembled. I need to make a floor and sides for it. Bought some kadee 806 short couplers for it.
More to come as I progress on this build.
@romiller49 posted:Larry and Don. Thank you. I was hoping it was as simple as pictures but like you Don, I did not wait long enough on the download. Rich Melvin’s post on YouTube also sounded like IPhones would not work for videos.
Iphone movie: "Grandson turns 6 next month and I am egg-static that he has still has interest in running trains. Here we tested a small-scale layout in preparation for the 4x8 track setup"
Don, there are as many ways to do this as there are folks with phones. (Take the video in the landscape option). I upload video (watch lengths) to email. Automatically, Iphone will resize. (you can edit to length, save, then add to email as attachment). Send email to myself and save it to my download folder on the laptop. Remembering where it saved, I add attachments to post and the forum does the rest. <salute>
Morning guys I hope everyone is doing well!
Larry I think your doing great job with the video's, plus it give me and everyone else a chance to see your amazing layout in action!
Third Rail, Wires look perfect, remember that all wires have some sort of sag.
Miggy, wonderful job testing and getting things ready for your grandson! What a good grandpa!
Well yesterday I did get out to the train room and worked on my fire engine and switching tower. I had to cut some plexi glass for the windows on the bottom of the tower, I also added some lighting to both floors along with a worker in the window of the tower. I still have to put the electrical pipe and down spouts on before I can call it done. 
I think I am going to have to try and find a new location for my auto ramp and auto cars so they don't block this scene.
As for the fire engine I just put the chrome on the pump panel on the back of the engine and then the grill and headlights on the front. I am going to try and finish both project today.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday and don't forget to have fun, spend time with your loved ones, and watch NASCAR! LOL Ok you don't have to do the last thing! Just have a great day!
Finished another flatcar. HobbyBoss Sherman tank on a Menards flatcar. Then added it to my train.
Spayed each tree with cheap hairspray, sprinkled with green ground foam, finished with generous hairspray to fix the foliage. These will be planted in the yard spur area after I weather some wood falls with barnwood craft paint. Cheers.
Very nice detail in the tower Mike and that has given me some good ideas. Also, with your fire truck be careful because there are two engines bearing down on it😮
Hi everyone, just taking a break from projects to give you all an update.
The Switching tower and Fire engine are done! Now to do a little clean up and start on a couple buildings for flats. Here are the finished items.
I take that back, I see I have to make signs for the building! LOL
Looks great Mike. I assume the Fire Dept is just inspecting the new structure?
Bob
Both look great, Mike!
Mike: The tower looks really great. I especially liked the interior detailing that you did and the window shades on the windows. It really makes the building look realistic. The fire truck really turned out well, I have followed your effort on that from your first post. Great job.
Regards
Don
@Ross posted:Finished another flatcar. HobbyBoss Sherman tank on a Menards flatcar. Then added it to my train.
Ross,
I love the military train. Looks great .
Third Rail, Wires look perfect, remember that all wires have some sort of sag.
Thanks for the compliment. Each wire is about 12 feet long, tied with a knot at only the ends. That way I can adjust the intermediary poles evenly as needed.
Today I made further small progress cleaning up my pig-pen of a workroom. Now that I have closed my business and am fully retired, I am trying to "shovel out" my work room which is in severe disarray. About 3 weeks ago, when I relocated a floor-standing cabinet, I found that one of the cans of MinWax wood stain had ruptured and leaked all over the concrete floor leaving a massive, for want of a better word, blob that was half hardened and partially sticky. Today, I finally made some progress at removing the mess so that the cabinet can be put back where the mess is. I poured oderless mineral spirits on the mess. In the past I was simply trying to wipe it up with a towel. That never worked well. Today, I again poured the mineral spirits solvent on the mess, let it sit for a few minutes and began scraping it with a wide putty knife. It had softened enough that I was able to remove a good bit of it with the putty knife. I will attack it again when my over-taxed back recovers.
I also drilled several pilot holes in the roof of my Union Station to secure, with screws, my now functioning Miller Engineering sign. Though it be in baby steps, I am moving forward. Stay tuned for another exciting installment later.
Thanks guys for all the nice words on my tower and fire truck! Yep Bob, there are there cause someone let there cat out and it got on the roof and the boss was worried for it! I asked him if he ever see a cat skeleton in a tree or on a roof! LOL
Randy, Congratulations on your retirement! Now that your out of work you have all the time in the world to take care of stuff like the MinWax stain among other things that you probably have never thought about ! LOL I cant wait to see your station with the new Miller sign installed!
I was able to get started on my next project! Ameri Towne Skippey Gear Co. That I am going to make into a flat for in front of the window above the service area!
I have already cut the back wall into 3 sections. 1 for a 3rd loading dock door and 2 building sides. I will have to scratch build 2 floors a roof and a back. Also install lighting on both floors!
I hope you all had a great weekend and found time to have fun with your layout and trains!
What started out as a simple “let me just finish a few lamp posts” turned out to be a four hour session. I’m sure you all know how that goes, LOL! Slowly but surely, she’s coming along.
Congratulations Randy! Retirement is great! Mike, if I wasn’t still building I would get out my Atlas tower kit and build it.
I positioned the limit switches so I don’t put a bridge through the ceiling. I tested with alligator clips and tightened them down. I still have to wire the power for the linear actuator permanently and track power on the bridges.
Been working on another module for my small town. This scene will set behind my passenger station a little outside of town. 
For the Woodlands corner emporium today I added the interior lighting...
I have enjoyed this kit. Time consuming but I’m satisfied with the results...
I only saved about $40 with buying kit versus buying a pre-assembled. So now I know the amount of time involved in the kits.
Spent the day adding ground cover to the "Charles Street Yard" attempting to duplicate the diesel covered ground of the '50's. I recall visiting there with my grandfather on a few occasions...the smell of diesel from the ground and in the air...engines running at idle all over the yard. I can't recall the number of stubs in the yard, other than there were too many to count. With the 8' x 8' addition to my main layout, i'll have to settle for 9 stubs!
Finally placed the GGD coaling tower after being in storage for 6 years
Hope to wire it up tomorrow to bring a little lighting detail to that side of the yard...
Tonight I planted the trees. Here are the views I can see. On the left are mountain walls. A yard spur will be immediate right and farther right the main line. I still have more to add by the yard shack. Great work by all. The details are amazing.
Good Monday morning everyone, I see everyone has been working hard on there layouts!
Strap Hanger, looks outstanding and well worth the time and effort!
Farmer John, Nice work! You can see why you have one of the truly amazing layouts on the forum!
Seth Thomas, Great work, by doing it yourself you get the detail you are looking for!
Paul, what a wonderful job on the Charles Street Yard! At the rate your going I can tell your going to be done anytime and its going to be outstanding !
Pennsynut,I really like how you built this and worked on it away from the layout! You have less mess and less chance of damaging things on the layout. It really looks amazing and looks at it is going to be a perfect fit on your layout!
I hope everyone has a great day and has fun with there trains and layouts!
Looks like everyone had a productive weekend on their layouts except me. The CEO and I are designing a new kitchen so layout time was zero. I was hoping to work on my new switches for the yard project but the kitchen design is holding up roofing and siding so, priorities.
Mike G- That building looks vaguely familiar....should make a nice flat.
Morning all! Just signing back on this morning so looking forward to seeing all the updates. @RSJB18 - My wife is starting to design our new kitchen so I have a feeling I will be spending more time on that project as well! Good luck with the project!
I put together a second layout progress video highlighting power and control. Link is below:
Well how about that Bob, Now I am going to have to go back several pages to fallow that build all over again! LOL I know the lights are from Evens Design!
Chris I am looking forward to watching your update video on power and control! Thank You Sir!
Chris, Very nice power and control basics video. You certainly have build a lot of versatility into your layout!! It reminds me to mention here that when I wired all my blocks, I separated my mainline from my sidings with the mainline powered by one Z4000 output and TIU fixed output 1 and the sidings by output 2. When I connected everything, I thought I had tested that the two were separated electrically. I discovered a few weeks ago I have the two tied together somewhere. I was concentrating on my lift up bridges when I discovered the problem, so I have put off trouble shooting for now.
@Chris1985 posted:Morning all! Just signing back on this morning so looking forward to seeing all the updates. @RSJB18 - My wife is starting to design our new kitchen so I have a feeling I will be spending more time on that project as well! Good luck with the project!
I put together a second layout progress video highlighting power and control. Link is below:
Thanks Chris for making it so easy to understand! It can be a real pain in the rear for some of us that are slow when it comes to electrical! LOL
Matt, Great little videos! Thanks for sharing your layout with us!
Hey Mike,
This is for you but of course everyone else is more than welcome to look, lol. Just a quick run by over the window bridges.
Dave
Mark B - I think you have some competition on the bridge views. Dave thanks for sharing - nice combination of bridge styles.
Thanks ScoutingDad!
Dave
Well this is more on what am I going to do on my layout - TrainWorld is shipping my second MTH Illinois Central Gulf engine so I can duplicate the prototype photo I tool years (decades) ago. The Orange and White paint scheme engine is due in a few days. I have had the ICG Blue and Orange for several months now.
Too bad its now Canadian National - not that it is a bad organization - just too much consolidation in the RR industry IMHO - fallen flags. My industry went from 11 competitors to 4 due to Ivan Boesky starting the M&A craze during my career. I was bought 2 twice and survived both - many people did not. Good - Bad - I don't know - but a lot of good people lost their jobs so VPs and shareholders made a lot of money on the mergers. Well the Fed approved it so it most have been in the best interests of the country and its citizens.
The image was shot (by me) in Pesotum Illinois just south of Champaign. Notice the incredibly flat land - you can see the horizon in all directions from there if something is not in the way. South bound freight.
ScoutingDad,
Is that a low hood GP7 at the point?
Dave
I looked up ICG 8004 - the web data shows it is a GP10 built in 1968. I think I took the photo in late 1990. Apparently ICG rebuilt GP7 GP9 and others and ended up with a different number (GP10) than the original EMD engine. I do not know enough about the engines to tell the difference.
I had a fraternity brother who worked for EMD in McCook Illinois, who told me about the basic difference between the GE and EMD diesels - one was built from a casting the other was a weldment. Both had advantages and disadvantages.
@luvindemtrains posted:Hey Mike,
This is for you but of course everyone else is more than welcome to look, lol. Just a quick run by over the window bridges.
Dave
Yes I appreciate your time to video the trestle and sharing with us. I’ve enjoyed the YouTube video as well.
Dave, the trains running on the bridges looks great. Jeff, I finally got power to the upper bridge today. I still have to do the lower one.
Jeff, congratulations on the Illinois Central engine. I know how you feel. CN now owns our local Bessemer and Lake Erie. I have seen CN engines here in Butler and also ones lettered Illinois Terminal .
Thanks Seth and Mark,
Dave
IC Paducah rebuilds .. GP7's became GP8's, 7000 number series. GP9's became GP10's, 8000 number series. I grew up watching these units on a daily basis. Many of these units are still working away on short lines and plant switching operations, and still carry their IC-ICG numbers.
Rusty
Mark, you must have seen the NS 1072, the Illinois Terminal heritage unit. The IT was liquidated by the NW in 1982.
Rusty
Loving the forced spectrum in the background. Perfect!
@luvindemtrains posted:Hey Mike,
This is for you but of course everyone else is more than welcome to look, lol. Just a quick run by over the window bridges.
Dave
Dave, that is so cool! Thank you for posting it. You have done some amazing work there! I Just love that scene!
Matt,
I saw a piece of atlas track on your layout in one of the videos and I wondering, what is it for?
@mike g. posted:Thanks Chris for making it so easy to understand! It can be a real pain in the rear for some of us that are slow when it comes to electrical! LOL
Wow! I agree Mike g. As a carpet layout and now a 4x8-er, I am amazed at the larger layouts that the "Big Boys" build and model. Also, there is something quite daunting when the gathering of 3, expensive, ZW controllers set in the forefront. And apparently, just the amount of wiring is expensive. And, with the technology that is out there, what with remote control systems and Rail Sound Consists, the appeal will reach out to the younger generations, for sure!
I started using Bluetooth sound speakers with a Sound-of-trains app three years ago. I found small rechargeable speakers that look like a Crate-of-Freight on flatcars. That solved the lack of horns issue I have with several engines we run. Also, It keeps one engineer busy with the laptop selecting sounds, while the other makes the trains move. Technology! The kids soak it up.
That being said, a line of ZW transformers at the forefront shows how expensive it can get. And I again thank the leaders of this hobby, sharing selflessly, how to manage intricate issues we all encounter.
Great Video and thanks again!
Hi Ben - the piece of Atlas track is only used for photos of equipment that I’m looking to sell. A friend gave it to me when I was considering switching to Atlas. It is nice in so far as it can be adjusted to almost any radius. When I weighed the cost of conversion, I stayed with tubular.
@mike g. posted:Dave, that is so cool! Thank you for posting it. You have done some amazing work there! I Just love that scene!
-You're welcome Mike and thanks!
-Ron I appreciate the compliment.
Dave
@Diverging Clear posted:Mark, you must have seen the NS 1072, the Illinois Terminal heritage unit. The IT was liquidated by the NW in 1982.
Rusty
Rusty, It is very odd. I have seen this engine twice now. It is not the heritage unit. It is a smaller diesel, but I am not up on diesels after first generation. It certainly wasn't green. It was solid black with Illinois Terminal in white block letters on the side. I have not found a photograph anywhere online, and wasn't able to get the phone out quickly to take a photograph. It was moving and I was driving. I am suspicious but don't know if it was something the CN or AK Steel bought or leased and wasn't repainted. It also could have been something the Buffalo and Pittsburgh had because they interchange with the B&LE (CN) in Butler. The B&P also have lots of diesels at their Butler Shop of various paint schemes. Maybe I was delirious when I saw it. 
Did it look like this one? This set of rails runs east west through Champaign. This consist was making a delivery of stone and other materials to a concrete products company. I would see them about 3 times a week when I was driving to work - do not remember what that is like anymore - over a year now. CN operates the track down here. I thought about picking up this color scheme from MTH and decided not to buy.
Jeff, that is an excellent photograph! That looks like what I have seen. It looks like an SD or GP something or other. I can't see how many wheels. The last time was probably 6 months ago or so. I didn't notice the yellow stripe, but it could have been blocked from view, or I was concentrating on the lettering and missed it. That must be it! Thank you!!
Just search " ICG 3115" nice photo archive of the engine. A legend says it is a Rebuilt EMD GP40R.
Jeff, Thank you! No wonder I couldn't find anything. I was looking under Illinois Terminal not Illinois Central Gulf. I'm not up on Midwest railroads! 
Mark what a sheltered life you must have led to not be up on Midwest railroads ; )
I didn't even know about Illinois Terminal until I saw the road name on an engine 2 years ago and I have been all over the Midwest. Still do not know anything about them.
Trains publishes posters of historical road names in the US/Canada and by current owner showing rights of way. I have several hanging in my train room.
For some fun look up "Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad" Quite a history and still independent.
@ScoutingDad posted:Mark what a sheltered life you must have led to not be up on Midwest railroads ; )
I didn't even know about Illinois Terminal until I saw the road name on an engine 2 years ago and I have been all over the Midwest. Still do not know anything about them.
Trains publishes posters of historical road names in the US/Canada and by current owner showing rights of way. I have several hanging in my train room.
For some fun look up "Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad" Quite a history and still independent.
SD and @Mark Boyce- Virtual Railfan has a camera at Waupaca Wisconsin at a foundry. The line is owned by CN but they run locals with IT, and GT Geeps.
@RSJB18 posted:SD and @Mark Boyce- Virtual Railfan has a camera at Waupaca Wisconsin at a foundry. The line is owned by CN but they run locals with IT, and GT Geeps.
Thank you, Bob!
Mike,
I really like what you have done with the tower! It really is a nice addition. Will await the addition of the flats, which I'm sure will be wonderful.
Dave
Scouting Dad, I'm pretty sure I have a few photo's of the same GP40R, IC 3115 at Decatur, IL.
Rusty
@Diverging Clear posted:Scouting Dad, I'm pretty sure I have a few photo's of the same GP40R, IC 3115 at Decatur, IL.
Rusty
I’ll keep watching in Butler, Pennsylvania
She will be setting on the layout the next time you see her guys... I can recommend this kit from Woodlands Scenics... the Corner Emporium. Precision cut and fits together well.
Next in the agenda for the DJ&C rail yard us streets and roads...
What is your normal width of your road way for the 1:48/1:43 ratio cars and trucks?
The yellow center line stripes, I cannot paint them on the roads.
What’s recommended?
I know recently Mike g. has cut the strips from something. But please share with me again 🙄
I appreciate your interest and information 😊
Seth Thomas...regarding yellow or white road striping, parking space marker lines, etc., I've had good luck with 1/8' auto pinstriping from the local auto parts store...not exactly in scale, but does the job for me...
@Capetrainman posted:Seth Thomas...regarding yellow or white road striping, parking space marker lines, etc., I've had good luck with 1/8' auto pinstriping from the local auto parts store...not exactly in scale, but does the job for me...
Capetrainman I appreciate the kind reply.
Since you supplied such nice streets tonight, how did you make your side walks...? Thanks in advance. 😊
Been admiring lots of impressive modeling by you inspired modelers.
Tonight I placed the 5 panels of scenery where I recently planted the trees I made. I still have to make bushes and extend a gravel road to get it done. The no. 505 B6s is poised for switching, dropping 8 cars and picking up 11.
Nice work Seth. I have not got close to getting morter color like you have, The building looks great.
Seth,
The building turned out wonderful. I really like what you did with the brick work. Woodland Scenics also has this same model pre-built, however I like the idea of constructing it so that you can really be creative with the brick work and other parts of the building.
Dave
I finally got the contacts in to power the lift up bridges when down. Here are two views, both about 2 1/2 minutes long.
While l was on a roll with the Nash Dealer structure, l decided to tackle this T. Yorke "Tony's Garage", as it is a dilapidated ruin and could have serviced cars in my ghost town. With no instruction sheet, and several anonymous plaster cast walls and other parts, l conjured up a seat of pants assembly l am pleased with, a garage up on a stone walled basement where mechanic could work under cars, but gas was sold at bottom of ramp. Building is done, but ramp and basement are under construction.
Mark, Don't cha love it when a plan comes together? Excellent accomplishment.
Steve
Great work Mark. The videos really show your layout well. Happy that it all came out just as you wanted. The change in elevations and spurs are interesting elements.
Thank you Steve and Pennsynut!! I am glad it came out as planned. It was a challenge for me.
Bravo, Mark!!!! Your layout is really coming together. Keep up the great work and creativity. Also, keep the progress videos coming!
Thank you Randy!!
@Mark Boyce posted:I finally got the contacts in to power the lift up bridges when down. Here are two views, both about 2 1/2 minutes long.
Looks great Mark. Your twice around plan makes for a nice run. 
Bob
@Mark Boyce posted:I finally got the contacts in to power the lift up bridges when down. Here are two views, both about 2 1/2 minutes long.
Wow Mark! That looks great. It reminds me of a 2 Rail O gauge layout based on the L&N I saw in Model Railroader a few years ago. It was a multi deck layout and had a similar track layout. Nice backdrop too!
Pennsynut. Building those panels or modules as I call them are a great way to build scenery easier at work bench than on top of layout as you well know. Great work.
@Seth Thomas posted:Capetrainman I appreciate the kind reply.
Since you supplied such nice streets tonight, how did you make your side walks...? Thanks in advance. 😊
Seth Thomas...by placing the buildings flush on a 12" x 12" 6mm "Foamie" pad with a setback of 1.5 inches or so, the sidewalk was created. After painting the black pad gray, the sidewalk was there! By using a 6mm thickness option, the curb was created by using a 3mm "Foamie" pad for Main Street...so the sidewalk height became 3mm. I believe the 3mm sheet for the road was 12" x 18". A 2mm pad was available also to create a little extra height for the sidewalk, if wanted. The pad for buildings and the road was secured to the plywood with a few dabs of construction adhesive...just because I had some on the bench.
The foam pads take paint well. I didn't go to the extent of cutting lines in the foam to simulate sidewalk "cracks," but this could be done easily enough if you want the extra detail. Hope this helps
@RSJB18 posted:Looks great Mark. Your twice around plan makes for a nice run.
Bob
Thank you. Bob! I have struggled with the grades on this layout more than I did doing something similar years ago. In fact, at times I wondered if I would have been better just making two separate loops the one next to the wall higher than the other. I'm glad I stuck with the 'original' plan.
@Berkshirelover726 posted:Wow Mark! That looks great. It reminds me of a 2 Rail O gauge layout based on the L&N I saw in Model Railroader a few years ago. It was a multi deck layout and had a similar track layout. Nice backdrop too!
Thank you, Cody! I have seen plans with the similar idea too. Thank you for commenting on the backdrop. I bought it from a Forum member and cut it some to suit my room. There is still some work to do on it.
Capetrainman the streets in your town really look nice. Thank you for the description of how you did it.
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...8#154307984466485508
Great job, Mark!
@Mark Boyce posted:I finally got the contacts in to power the lift up bridges when down. Here are two views, both about 2 1/2 minutes long.
Nice smooth run Mark! Looking GOOD!!
Cheers, Dave
@farmerjohn posted:Pennsynut. Building those panels or modules as I call them are a great way to build scenery easier at work bench than on top of layout as you well know. Great work.
Many thanks John. Your work and imagination are inspiring. I draw on the work of others no matter their talents, and try to apply their ideas and knowledge. Sometimes I surprise myself.
@Capetrainman posted:Seth Thomas...
Paul, thanks for your post on sidewalks. Your modeling in the town has clean lines and your mountain scene is interesting.
pennsy...thank you...
@HCSader73 posted:https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...8#154307984466485508
Great job, Mark!
@darlander posted:Nice smooth run Mark! Looking GOOD!!
Cheers, Dave
Thank you Pete and Dave!!
I’m really pleased that you have successfully transformed the “pink lady” to your Blackwater Canyon!
I too enjoyed watch the climb of the rise in the rails. Your bridges and trestles will just get better and better...
Enjoyed the Western Maryland chuff and consist..
Thank you, Seth! Every so often someone refers to the ‘pink lady’ room! It has taken over 4 years, but I am glad it is where it is today!
I tend to run them slow, but that makes the route seem longer, and it is a mountain railroad
Thanks much Capetrainman,
I can do this!
I’m excited
@Mark Boyce posted:I finally got the contacts in to power the lift up bridges when down. Here are two views, both about 2 1/2 minutes long.
@Mark Boyce posted:Thank you, Seth! Every so often someone refers to the ‘pink lady’ room! It has taken over 4 years, but I am glad it is where it is today!
I tend to run them slow, but that makes the route seem longer, and it is a mountain railroad
BrILLANT!! Thats Fantastic..... and the slow run is really quite Dramatic, Mark. Amazingly, There was No Gomez Addams Crash!!
Well done. Proud, we are.
@Capetrainman posted:Seth Thomas...by placing the buildings flush on a 12" x 12" 6mm "Foamie" pad with a setback of 1.5 inches or so, the sidewalk was created. After painting the black pad gray, the sidewalk was there! By using a 6mm thickness option, the curb was created by using a 3mm "Foamie" pad for Main Street...so the sidewalk height became 3mm. I believe the 3mm sheet for the road was 12" x 18". A 2mm pad was available also to create a little extra height for the sidewalk, if wanted. The pad for buildings and the road was secured to the plywood with a few dabs of construction adhesive...just because I had some on the bench.
The foam pads take paint well. I didn't go to the extent of cutting lines in the foam to simulate sidewalk "cracks," but this could be done easily enough if you want the extra detail. Hope this helps
NICE, I especially like FRANKS!
@Miggy posted:
Scott, thank you!! I do not like train wrecks! No Gomez here, at least I won’t post it if it happens! 👍🏻😄
Capetrainman
Where to obtain the foam board? Is this the product which has a paper backing on each side with a white foam center?
How About the width of your streets in inches?
Thanks to you Capetrainman
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