Pine Creek Railroad posted:Mike G,
There were a lot of low life's posing as Veteran to scam Lowes, so they used the DD214 to eliminate the scam artists.
PCRR/Dave
Never ceases to amaze me how low some people will stoop...
Mike 
mike g. posted:Hi Everyone, didn't get much done on the Auto Ramp today. Spent a hour driving to the nearest Lowes to get T-111 siding. Got there and they were out! LOL Now off for another 5 mile drive in the city to the next Lowes. Yee Ha! they have what I need, and the only reason I go to Lowes is they give me 10% veterans discount!!! So now another hour and a half drive home and I get to put up some siding! 1 sheet left to cut and I am done with siding till next payday!
Mike that looks like the makings of a great place to have a layout. Love watching your progress. I was going to mention Home Depot has a 10% veterans discount too, but I didn't know about the requirements. Menards has 11% rebate again this week, but you may not have any nearby. Anyway, keep up the good work and please keep sharing with us.
Art
LoadMaster Mike,
Heck in my era we had low life's running to Canada to evade the Military Draft, President Carter then pardoned this bunch of low life's, so they could spit on us Viet Nam Vets as we returned home.
These kind low life people are still around, you can believe they are still that low as to Scam businesses who treat us Veterans decently. Heck they Scammed the US Government by becoming Draft Dodgers and got away with it, Scamming a business is no big deal to them.
PCRR/Dave
PCRR/Dave
Thank the Good Lord that we still have people that respect and thank those who gave of themselves in the service of their country. Too bad the miscreants/unworthy seem to get all the press.... But, enough of that - let's get busy with some more trains!
Mike
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Pine Creek Railroad posted:Mike G,
Take your DD214 as proof into the Lowes Store, this is a one time thing. Lowes uses the DD214 to register you now for the Veterans Account. This gives you a 10% discount on every item you purchase. They will then reference your Veterans Account by the telephone number you provide for them, each time you purchase at check out.
There were a lot of low life's posing as Veteran to scam Lowes, so they used the DD214 to eliminate the scam artists.
I never have any trouble at Home Depot, they still accept our Military ID as proof at the check out counter.
Construction work on the new addition looks to be nearing an end, Train Layout work starts next weeK!
PCRR/Dave
Thank you....USN 1968-72.
briansilvermustang posted:
Great photographs once again, Brian!! Now that is one that I have high on my little want list!!!
mike g. posted:Hi Everyone, thank you for all the nice words! Mark and Joe as far as the siding goes I have found that if you use a good outside paint the water just runs off, for the licking up water I know it is hard to tell from the pictures but the bottom of the sheeting is 31/2-4" off the ground and I paint the bottom edge of it also!
Mike, Good deal!! I knew you had it covered! (pun intended) 
Dave, I was able to sign up for Lowes Veterans program on line at Lowes.com. If you go to Home Depot it will tell you about the new rules to get Veterans Discounts.
Art, thanks for the kind words, I know I still have a ways to go before I see trains moving, but it's going in the right direction!
Brian, Great Pictures!
Mark I knew if my plan didn't work, someone here would let me know and give a better idea!
Had some friends over for dinner yesterday. The husband lost all of his trains in a divorce years ago. Took them down to see the layout and ran the trains for a while before they left. If you could have seen the look on his face....priceless
Mike G- a 1' wide gravel border around the foundation will help reduce the splash and keep the siding cleaner. Looks like the overhang on the roof should protect the walls pretty good too. I have a 25 year old shed with T-111 siding and its still in good shape.
RSJB18 posted:Had some friends over for dinner yesterday. The husband lost all of his trains in a divorce years ago. Took them down to see the layout and ran the trains for a while before they left. If you could have seen the look on his face....priceless
Mike G- a 1' wide gravel border around the foundation will help reduce the splash and keep the siding cleaner. Looks like the overhang on the roof should protect the walls pretty good too. I have a 25 year old shed with T-111 siding and its still in good shape.
Too bad about your friends trains. During my divorce my ex hid all my trains at her parents house.
My attorney talked to the judge and he ordered her to bring them all back.
My large HO collection and my Dad's old Lionel's are still in my parents attic. I haven't spoken to them in over 20 years do to some family drama. I know exactly how my friend (and you) feel.
like your Freedom Train Bob... 
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beardog posted:RSJB18 posted:Had some friends over for dinner yesterday. The husband lost all of his trains in a divorce years ago. Took them down to see the layout and ran the trains for a while before they left. If you could have seen the look on his face....priceless
Mike G- a 1' wide gravel border around the foundation will help reduce the splash and keep the siding cleaner. Looks like the overhang on the roof should protect the walls pretty good too. I have a 25 year old shed with T-111 siding and its still in good shape.
Too bad about your friends trains. During my divorce my ex hid all my trains at her parents house.
My attorney talked to the judge and he ordered her to bring them all back.
Ha! Mine too! She walked away with a HUGE settlement after we decided that trains are NOT community property.
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Inspiration!
Help...I need inspiration.!!Have done nothing all winter,,,
Bob, thanks for the idea of gravel around the foundation, was thinking washed rock! I am really sorry for your friend losing his trains to his Ex. and everyone else this has happened to! That just sucks!
More Great pictures Brian!
Daveland, I have no idea for inspiration but if all the great work being done by the great members of this forum does not inspire you, maybe you just need a kick in the rear! LOL The key is to make it fun, something you want to do not have to do! Be a little kid again just don't forget your big boy drink! LOL
Not sure this qualifies for the thread, but after a few months on display, I changed out AT&SF 3222 and a reefer for SP Daylight AC9 X3811. Fantasy, I know, but I think it looks purdy... 
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that sure looks GREAT Ted !!!
JD,
Finalized the Restoration of the Tin Plate 817 Caboose, I am very satisfied with how the 817 looks in Black and Gold. Andy & Rocky will love it!
PCRR/Dave
It will make a serious addition to the 817 Consist.
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Looks really nice Ted!
Dave, the caboose turned out great! Nice work!
throwing around some ideas for Walnut Creek....not a lot of acreage as it passes through my utility room.....
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Ron, the road bed is fitting right in! Looks like its going to turn out great!
Gandy, Looking good, I know whatever you come up with it, it will be impressive like everything else you do!
Thanks Mike...I've got a few more ideas cooking......
Pine Creek Railroad posted:JD,
Finalized the Restoration of the Tin Plate 817 Caboose, I am very satisfied with how the 817 looks in Black and Gold. Andy & Rocky will love it!
PCRR/Dave
It will make a serious addition to the 817 Consist.
Turned out REALLY nice...
Mike
TedW posted:Not sure this qualifies for the thread, but after a few months on display, I changed out AT&SF 3222 and a reefer for SP Daylight AC9 X3811. Fantasy, I know, but I think it looks purdy...
Hey, it's YOUR fantasy and I think it's great...
Mike
Mike,
Thanks much!
PCRR/Dave
GANDYDANCER, with the area you have to work with you are utilizing it to the max without overcrowding things together making for a good scene. Today I actually did a little work on the layout. I have been trying to clean off the table tops but it is a slow process because it is hard to find storage space under tables that are already full of stuff. This afternoon I took the two city backdrops I had done and taped them top the backdrop. The one I scribbed the back so it would fit into the curve of the corner better. I hope to fill in in front of them with more building flats which I hope to get at York this week. Pics................Paul
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Nice Paul, that's going to look wonderful!
The Razorback Traction Co. entertained the folks at the "Spirits of Yesterday" party at the Elm Springs Cultural Center last Friday!
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...ction-in-elm-springs
Mitch
briansilvermustang posted:
like your Freedom Train Bob...
Thanks Brian- It's a Tyco HO set that a guy I work with was getting rid of. The set needs some work when I get around to it.
Over the course of the weekend I painted my bridge in red oxide primer, wrapped some 2x4's in foam, scored them to look like block and assembled the whole thing. I also started assembly and gluing my theatre kit with included marquee from Miller engineering. The black structure on top is the support I created for the marquee that will get attached next.
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Mlindberg posted:Over the course of the weekend I painted my bridge in red oxide primer, wrapped some 2x4's in foam, scored them to look like block and assembled the whole thing. I also started assembly and gluing my theatre kit with included marquee from Miller engineering. The black structure on top is the support I created for the marquee that will get attached next.
WOW That sure turned out looking GREAT!
Mlindberg posted:Over the course of the weekend I painted my bridge in red oxide primer, wrapped some 2x4's in foam, scored them to look like block and assembled the whole thing.
That was brilliant how you did the bridge foundations...
Mike
LoadMaster posted:Mlindberg posted:Over the course of the weekend I painted my bridge in red oxide primer, wrapped some 2x4's in foam, scored them to look like block and assembled the whole thing.
That was brilliant how you did the bridge foundations...
Mike
Thanks, I've been working on adding some scenery to the layout that I started for my son a couple of years ago. I wanted to add some interest but keep the green carpet so it's a little more durable and kid friendly (i.e. easy coal clean-up from the 97 coal loader). As such I've been trying to create structures and scenic pieces like the bridge that can stand on their own and be lifted out.
Have been working on the "back half" of the mountain.
Over the last three days, I have made 40+ rock castings, 1 Tunnel Entry casting (plus two more that I hope to turn into a viaduct later). Today, I added the last of those rock castings, applied "Great Stuff" foam to be carved tomorrow and then filled in with and added some crushed aluminum foam tunnel walls.
Tomorrow: carving!!
