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Pennsynut, thanks it sure is a chore sitting under the layout wiring them in, but I sure like how they look.

John, sure sounds like you have all winter planned! At the rate your going your going to need more passenger cars! LOL

Andy, Wonderful work on the building! I wish I could afford something like that, but then again I also like scratch building what I can!

SuperChief, wow that sure is alot of dirt work! Sure looks good. Makes me feel like I need to get off my rear and get my yard done! Thanks for the motivation!

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Thats a lot of wonderful projects everyone!  I have been working outside since the weather turned cooler, but I did find time for the layout this past weekend.  I put in all the switches and track along with the power drops for my little lower level yard.  I tested the drops with alligator clips and everything seems okay.

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NSRailfan,  just a heads up. I bought a few items from Cabin Fever and thought the shipping charge was odd. I reached out to them for an explanation and there was an error in their system. I received a credit right away. They have a new system and are working out the bugs. If you end up having questions reach out to them, they have been very responsive and good to work with. Jeff

Train orders for today: After dropping the empty mail train on a passenger car team track, the K4s continued on to the engine facility where I cleaned the rollers on the engine and tender. The RPO was cut out to be joined to the local commuter train. An M1a pulling a WB mixed freight stopped for a block signal on the ridge. 

 

IMG_20200924_172616IMG_20200924_172642IMG_20200924_172712IMG_20200924_172741Today, after the M1a dropped its mixed freight in the arrival yard lead, it continued to the engine yard for routine maintenance, coal and water. B6s No. 522 pulled the cars to the yard to be switched to businesses or added to other trains.

I have been running MTH Premier Passenger cars (2) and matching MTH baggage mail car as a local commuter. They measure 17 inches. I got a GGD baggage mail car recently for my mail express train. I decided to reassign it to the local but it it's totally out of place dimensionally with the MTH cars. So I substituted three K-line passenger cars (18") that make the train look somewhat better. One coach, a combine and an observation car.  If train shows open up next year I will try to sell the MTH cars and get two more K-line coaches. Looking to get 4 wheel trucks for them as well.

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Mike g, nice work with the buildings. When you get a chance to work on the layout you get a lot done.

Mark, you are getting alot accomplished. Looking good.

Johan, always a nice scene to showcase your work. Very nice job on the boxcar. Thanks to you always posting your pics I was finally able to get a State of Main car with Potatoes on the side.

Bob, nice motive power additions to the layout. And the corner has turned out really good.

Yesterday got this in the mail. I lost out on the first one on the B but a few days later another showed up and I got it. Pic........... I have got to get back to working on the layput instead of surfing the net for things to buy. Paul 2

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Mike g, nice work with the buildings. When you get a chance to work on the layout you get a lot done.

Mark, you are getting alot accomplished. Looking good.

Johan, always a nice scene to showcase your work. Very nice job on the boxcar. Thanks to you always posting your pics I was finally able to get a State of Main car with Potatoes on the side.

Bob, nice motive power additions to the layout. And the corner has turned out really good.

Yesterday got this in the mail. I lost out on the first one on the B but a few days later another showed up and I got it. Pic........... I have got to get back to working on the layput instead of surfing the net for things to buy. Paul 2

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Paul. You're welcome. It’s always a pleasure to post pictures on the O-gauge forum and I really appreciate a lot of all the feedback I get. The BAR car looking so good, State of Maine is a one of the best looking box car ever. 🤝

Johan

SO I have been gone for a couple of day and there sure has been some wonderful work being done! To the point that I cant  call everyone out. I just love it when I get a chance to see what everyone is doing! The weather here is nothing but rain so the CEO gave me permission to work in the train room today. I have 13 street lights I plan on switching over to LED and paint the screws for them black. I will then wait for the CEO to help with placement!

I hope everyone has a great Saturday and finds time to have fun with there layouts and trains!

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Morning, looks great! Just wondering if you scratch built it or did you buy it?

Thanks Mike. I scratch built it with insulation foam several years ago. Some of the artists on the forum have made some impressive walls and inspired me to try making this and a long bridge as well. I painted it flat black and left it for another day to color because chosing colors is often challenging for me. I mixed acrylic craft paints for variations for the stone blocks. I think the color variations make it interesting but not realistic. I may make another one and copy an actual PRR tunnel portal and try to select a more realistic color for limestone and concrete just for fun.

I will post pics of the bridge I painted last night later. Cheers.

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Pennsynut, the bridge looks great! I hope you might have some photos of how you did themc cause I have some portholes to build.

Scott, wonderful backdrop photo! Really brings things to life!

Well I guess I will be making another trip to the store tomorrow as I miss counted how many lights I had to switch over to LED's. instead of 13 I had 23 and got them all done today, but dont have enough screws to mount them. It took me most of the day, but then again I am a little slow at somethings! LOL here are a couple photos!IMG_20200926_091112031IMG_20200926_091116779IMG_20200926_150209203

Tomorrow I hope to get more screws and get some of these mounted!

I hope everyone is having a great day!

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