Arnold, it kinda looks like a drain pipe from here! I think/hope it last!
John Rowlen, that sure is going to be a nice addition for trains either way you decide to go!
Lee, take the time and train hi good, what he learns now last a life time! I sure wish I would have done better with Tank! LOL
Mitch, nice work at 3 am, everyone has nights like that! But it sure is nice that Norma Bates Kitteh keeps you company no matter what time of the day it is!
GO BROWNS
Looks good Brian! I need to fine me one of those Seahawks Box Cars! LOL
Thanks guys!
Mark - Not sure which scheme you're talking about. This car may have had up to four different schemes over its lifetime. First the classic GN green and orange, then the short lived big sky blue, of which I have photos. There's a possibility that some of these dozen or so cars, skipped over the blue and just went to the BN green, another short lived scheme, before a possible repaint to Amtrak before they were finally retired for superliners. This car is going to be BN green for two reasons. One, it's my absolute favorite paint scheme of all time (hi Mike), and two my rainbow Empire Builder needs a splash of it.
Dave - Thanks, I do recall saying that. That was quite the micro project you did. I'm reaching way down deep to muster the gumption for this one, but it is more of a macro project. With the neuropathy in my hands, it's twice the challenge. I have a hard time picking up small objects and tools, but so far, I'm getting it done.
Mike - Yeah, it is scary taking a $100 car and hacking into it like this. I worry about messing it up too. The secret is go slowly. When making cuts, leave excess material to remove with finer tools, and worst case, have some filler handy.
Carl - I'll do that when I'm all done.
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More work yesterday. I whipped up a couple batches of epoxy, and glued in thin aluminum to cover the windows from the insde.
I'm keeping the small window on the left end. I'm still scratching my head over how I'm going to deal with the vestibule. There's a lot to be done with that plastic insert. Still thinking.
It's a little hard to see, but the four large windows on the right, now have thick aluminum slugs glued in place, bringing the fill nearly flush with the car side. I have eight more of these, then the two baggage doors, and I can lay out the new windows and start cutting.
Nice work Elliot! I am going to LOVE the new paint colors! LOL
mike g. posted:I need to fine me one of those Seahawks Box Cars! LOL
Looks like we are going to have a problem two weeks from tonight, on national television. SKOL!
Big_Boy_4005 posted:mike g. posted:I need to fine me one of those Seahawks Box Cars! LOL
Looks like we are going to have a problem two weeks from tonight, on national television. SKOL!
Its all good Elliot! I still like what your doing and respect you! Because of this you will have all my sympathy !
Elliot, nice video of an early Amtrak train. If you can't find what you want you find something else and build it to your plans.
Mark, Christmas layout came out nice. Covered it and keep it.
Today I brought the last two units of the L & N diesels to the attic along with the last three cars of the passenger consist. Placed the cars on the track and they all lit. 6 for 6 100%. So I took a still and shot a video. The video is a tad bumpy...........shaky hand held drone LOL. Hope it works. Took forever to figure out how to do it. Plus I had to type in the videos numbers. Couldn't figure out how to get them highlighted.............Paul
https:youtu.be/uZeMmw-n7jw
https:youtu.be/nMOFFVOBOoQ
paul 2 posted:Today I brought the last two units of the L & N diesels to the attic along with the last three cars of the passenger consist. Placed the cars on the track and they all lit. 6 for 6 100%. So I took a still and shot a video. The video is a tad bumpy...........shaky hand held drone LOL. Hope it works. Took forever to figure out how to do it. Plus I had to type in the videos numbers. Couldn't figure out how to get them highlighted.............Paul
https:youtu.be/uZeMmw-n7jw
https:youtu.be/nMOFFVOBOoQ
very nice, GREAT looking train Paul
WOW Paul, what a great looking train on such a wonderful looking layout! What a amazing job! Well DONE!
Mark Boyce posted:Dr Joe, that will be a nice diversion from a mostly flat town scene! Looks great!
Thanks, Mark. It's the first time I have worked with insulation board - the cutting, the rasping, etc. The challenge (for me) will be the fine-tuning and the construction of portals.
Mitch, Very productive time when you couldn't sleep.
Elliot, The paint scheme I meant was the green you said you plan to paint it when done. That one and the orange and green are both nice, I think. For some reason, I don't like the sky blue, but wouldn't turn it down either.
Paul, The L&N train looks great on the Attic Layout! I plan to take the buildings off the Christmas layout in January, then stow it away on it's side against the wall, so we can use it next year with a different building configuration, but the same tracks and Mount Brian.
Dr Joe, That foam makes great results, you just have to keep the shop vac hose handy. Some folks car really carve some great rock formations in it.
I added some LED wall lamps to my TWTrainworx National Guard Armory
Neal Jeter
Neal, The LEDs make it look great! Is the glass in the transom supposed to look like broken glass, or an I not seeing something right.
Ok Arnold, Your hired to help me with my Wiring, come on down to Tennessee, and we will go to work.....Just a Little “ribbing”, you really have a Jungle Of Wire under your Layout. I will post some pictures of mine soon. Either way, your threads are always a delight to read, and I like the Music to....Happy Railroading. And Merry Christmas to....
Mark Boyce, I like your Double Decker Christmas Layout, very nice. I see you a lot on the Forum and your comments are always Upbeat....I will post some Christmas scenes on my layout soon....Merry Christmas... More comments coming to the many folks on our forum....
Big Boy 4005—Wow, Great video, wonderful display layout, lots of Track...Thank You for your insights in our Hobby. Your layout is coming along fantastic... Merry Christmas...
Neal, nice work on the lights! Brings more life to the layout!
leapinlarry posted:Mark Boyce, I like your Double Decker Christmas Layout, very nice. I see you a lot on the Forum and your comments are always Upbeat....I will post some Christmas scenes on my layout soon....Merry Christmas... More comments coming to the many folks on our forum....
Thank you, Larry!! It was a new layout design concept to me. I try to be upbeat to help everyone enjoy their hobby! I’m glad you appreciate it! I’ll look forward to seeing your Christmas scenes!
Elliot, How will you cut in the new windows without disturbing the filler pieces? I would think it be easier to cut out the new windows in a new strip of aluminum and then insert the new strip into one larger section of space occupied by the larger windows. I have never done this type of modification but it seems to me that it would be an easier approach. Just a thought. Neat project and I look forward to the end product. SKOL, Dave
P.S. Thanks for the early Amtrak Builder ride. I wish that they were still using some of the old equipment such as the dome cars. Had a nice overnight ride on the Canadian from Jasper to Vancouver a few years ago and spent the whole night in the dome car enjoying the moon lit view.
Just had another thought: Cut out the space between the first large window and the last large window and then insert filler spacers between to create the size windows you want to use. Just another thought.
Mark Boyce posted:Neal, The LEDs make it look great! Is the glass in the transom supposed to look like broken glass, or an I not seeing something right.
Mark:
The “frosting” to make the windows opaque has come off creating the broken glass look.
Neal
Lionlman posted:Mark Boyce posted:Neal, The LEDs make it look great! Is the glass in the transom supposed to look like broken glass, or an I not seeing something right.
Mark:
The “frosting” to make the windows opaque has come off creating the broken glass look.
Neal
Neal, Yes I understand now. Thank you
Went to MENARDS, to check out the trains. • Came home with a Christmas Tree.
Photo Essay
Wait there is more. We made Christmas cookies.
Gary
trainroomgary posted:Went to MENARDS, to check out the trains. • Came home with a Christmas Tree.
Photo Essay
Wait there is more. We made Christmas cookies.
Gary
We have the Vetter Sash & Door building on the club's layout. I want to get Wally's Service Shell Station and maybe the Milwaukee Road maintenance shed.
Today's 0300 Insomnia Theater builds on the work of @trainroomgary, thus:
In my iteration, I took advantage of the longer skirts of a 6112 gondola and simply wedged half an eraser under the car with no further trimming. Batteries and a large armature out of an automotive klaxon horn weighted the car down to flatten the eraser:
As can be seen, the eraser, soaked in rubbing alcohol, does a splendid job of cleaning!
(that was the B side. The A side is even worse!)
Does require a bit of tractive effort to pull the little indefinite, and occasional spontaneous uncouplings did occur, so I recommend rubberbanding the couplers together. Other than that, though, this track cleaner really does the job!
Side note: I cleaned both 042 and 027 curves with no trouble. I'm going to guess that you could probably clean Superstreets/EZ Streets curves with this car, seeing as its short wheelbase allows tight turns...
Mitch
ADDENDA: If you trim the eraser width to the outside width of the gondola, it still holds tight, but doesn't require as much weight to flatten the eraser against the rails...
Mitch
the end of the day shift nears for workers down at the coal yard...
soon, the night shift crew get ready for a cut of empty hoppers
coming in off the main line to be switched out with loaded cars...
Nice Brian, Looks like the coal yard is nice and busy! Wonderful photo!
paul 2 posted:Elliot, nice video of an early Amtrak train. If you can't find what you want you find something else and build it to your plans.
Mark, Christmas layout came out nice. Covered it and keep it.
Today I brought the last two units of the L & N diesels to the attic along with the last three cars of the passenger consist. Placed the cars on the track and they all lit. 6 for 6 100%. So I took a still and shot a video. The video is a tad bumpy...........shaky hand held drone LOL. Hope it works. Took forever to figure out how to do it. Plus I had to type in the videos numbers. Couldn't figure out how to get them highlighted.............Paul
https:youtu.be/uZeMmw-n7jw
https:youtu.be/nMOFFVOBOoQ
re attic layout:
Paul - You and Brian certainly have great ideas and train space. I really like the skyscraper (boxes) behind the bridge in the video. Nice work! When the basement layout is finished, what room is next? Master bedroom?
Matt, thanks. Both layouts are a work in progress. I have been in negotiations with the CEO for a ceiling layout and a garden railroad. However the master bedroom along with the remainder of the rooms are not negotiable. LOL.....
Paul
Slowly, with long holiday breaks, working on a CCK "Belmont Supply" kit planned to be bashed into country store. Like gas stations and RR stations, country stores are one of the O scale structures we don't have to be envious of HO over. .
paul 2 posted:Matt, thanks. Both layouts are a work in progress. I have been in negotiations with the CEO for a ceiling layout and a garden railroad. However the master bedroom along with the remainder of the rooms are not negotiable. LOL.....
Paul
I understand Paul. You have 2 ambitious projects. BUT, having worked in the dreaded “private sector”, a good Board of Directors can sway a CEO. I hope that you are Chairman of the Board. If so, you may have a chance in the future. I bet you could staff that “board” with several well known OGR members. Remember, friendly votes are good. Best of luck if you reorganize your business.
Well between Trainroom Gary Video Productions and Insomnia Theater, none of us should ever have dirty track again! Thank you Gary and Mitch!!
So I tried to get some stuff done in the train room this morning before work, but its hard when there is a no noise before 7am rule around here! But I did manage to get the 054 loop cut out and mounted for the lower level! I used angle iron as the backbone and will make it a guarder bridge when I am done! Here are 2 pictures for you all!
Have a great day!
looks great Mike ! that is going to make a nice bridge
Mike, That angle iron should be plenty of support!!
Added an LED headlight w on/off switch and cab figure to this chop nose WM GP7 . It is an unpowered dummy originally so I had to come up with pickup rollers, the wiring, etc . This way it can lead the train if I like. The other 2 units in this 3 unit lashup (GP7,GP7,GP9) are powered so they can easily pull the train and push this dummy unit.
P.S. this grade crossing is undergoing a major rehab.
Ralph, That is a good addition to the non powered unit!!
I built a tow truck over the holiday weekend.
A scenery piece built in the style of vintage toy cars and trucks for my layout. Sheet styrene, a little putty, a lot of file and sandpaper work sculpted in the style of vintage Midgetoy and Tootsie Toy vehicles. The other red tow truck is my first attempt at building one of these cars. It didn't turn out too well. This new one will look a lot better parked next to the tin-styled gas station.
Ralph M posted:Added an LED headlight w on/off switch and cab figure to this chop nose WM GP7 . It is an unpowered dummy originally so I had to come up with pickup rollers, the wiring, etc . This way it can lead the train if I like. The other 2 units in this 3 unit lashup are powered so they can easily pull the train and push this dummy unit.
P.S. this grade crossing is undergoing a major rehab.
Great job Ralph. What did you use for the LED and DC power supply? Vendors/part numbers?
Thanks, again, for the photos.
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