Finished another flatcar.
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Bob, research has indicated that, with that much snow, double malt is indicated.
Hired a conductor to work the new LS&I rs3.
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@Tranquil Hollow RR posted:Bob, research has indicated that, with that much snow, double malt is indicated.
1 double malt = 2 single malt 👍👍
I made sure that I maintained proper core temperature while dealing with the task at hand....🤣🤣🤣
@p51 posted:The Quonset hut might be done by tonight...
Looks good Lee. I'm sure you will add your special touches.
Here is the Altoona Model Works Branch Line Station in place on the layout. I still want to streak the roofing some and tone down the wooden loading dock decking. I think this station is actually a small freight and passenger station. It will look pretty good there until I get LEDs and items to finish the interior and dock.
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@p51 posted:The Quonset hut might be done by tonight...
I learned how to make gumbo in a spot quite like this in Louisiana back when. The owners were very happy to share their knowledge with me over some cold beers. It was better than hanging in bars while traveling. I had a train problem back then too,
Chris-The PRR M1a looks wonderful on your layout.
Lee-The hut is looking really nice.
Mark-You did a wonderful job on this kit. It looks really good in place.
Dave
@Mark Boyce posted:Here is the Altoona Model Works Branch Line Station in place on the layout. I still want to streak the roofing some and tone down the wooden loading dock decking. I think this station is actually a small freight and passenger station. It will look pretty good there until I get LEDs and items to finish the interior and dock.
Nice work Mark. 👍👍
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:Looks good Lee. I'm sure you will add your special touches.
Thanks!
I got it all in place, but I found the roof is too thin for the interior lights, so I'll have to line the interior ceiling with opaque tape as well as hitting the interior with a blast of dull coat tomorrow. But for the most part, it's done:
If you notice, the CO and 1st SGT are named as they often would. J Stuart is my nephew's first and middle name. Like me, he's also an Army Captain but he's still in the reserves (whereas I resigned my commssion when he was still a kid). R Sayes is one of my best friends and the most imaginative model railroader I've ever known.
I consider myself the Battalion Commander, as it's all a fictional unit anyway...
The foundation was glued in place after the scenery was scraped to the baseboard. The hole is for the wiring for interior lighting, you won't be able to see it from the outside. I lined the interior with prints of plywood in scale.
Note the weights, including a section of White Pass & Yukon rail...
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Thank you, Dave and Bob!
The Quonset hut looks great, Lee1
I finished the detail pieces and got them set on the layout. Still working on more "junk" to lay around the caboose. And the crew showed up to check out the new digs.
Bob
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That looks great Bob. The trucks, barrel, crew, and debris really enhance the area.
Given that you had to give time to your snow removal efforts, you had a very productive day.
@Tranquil Hollow RR posted:That looks great Bob. The trucks, barrel, crew, and debris really enhance the area.
Given that you had to give time to your snow removal efforts, you had a very productive day.
Thanks Jay. And just when I thought I was done for the night, the town plows came through again and buried the driveway and sidewalk. I'm covering 3 houses at the moment too. My in-laws are a house away and I always shovel them out along with my son. He's getting paid to do the neighbors in between who are in Florida until the end of February.
@RSJB18 posted:Thanks Jay. And just when I thought I was done for the night, the town plows came through again and buried the driveway and sidewalk. I'm covering 3 houses at the moment too. My in-laws are a house away and I always shovel them out along with my son. He's getting paid to do the neighbors in between who are in Florida until the end of February.
Same thing here Bob.
22.4 inches of snow, I cleared it twice yesterday in order to make it manageable for my blower. 10:00 PM plows pushed snow on my driveway skirt (which is 25 feet wide) 3 feet deep by 6 foot wide. I have a good neighbor who came with his tracked blower to remove it - or I could have never cleared it.
Plows came again this morning, but this time it was manageable with my blower.
I'm gonna spend rest of the day downstairs, after I dig a path in the back for my dog, the show is over her head!
Lionelski: Know this is not exactly trains...but take your time with that snow...22.5 inches is heart attack levels.
RJSB18 You too...keep safe and take your time don't overexert.
Keep safe, the snow will melt (eventually)
Best Wishes
Don
@Don McErlean posted:Lionelski: Know this is not exactly trains...but take your time with that snow...22.5 inches is heart attack levels.
RJSB18 You too...keep safe and take your time don't overexert.
Keep safe, the snow will melt (eventually)
Best Wishes
Don
Right you are Don! BTW, final local count came in at 24.7 inches.
My friend Mike C. was prepared - here is a pic from one of his layouts yesterday:
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@Lionelski posted:I'm gonna spend rest of the day downstairs, after I dig a path in the back for my dog, the show is over her head!
I'm glad that Warrenville's trackwork is straighter than this 75 foot path I dug for the dog!
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