a picture a day....

Jackie, the space saver structure is brilliant!  Yes, I recall the term "motor court" still on some in the '60s.

@Don McErlean posted:

Hey Randy!  Glad to have a partner.  If your near Waco, you could come over and we could play together.  We can still "Social Distance" as you could have the "LionChief Plus" control and I can take the ZW   !! 

Regards Don

Don:

I wish I could come and visit, but, I live on the north east coast in Baltimore, Maryland and have only been to Texas twice for Houston Symphony auditions in the late 1970's. However, Thank you for your kind invitation. Stay well.

@Mark Boyce posted:

Jackie, the space saver structure is brilliant!  Yes, I recall the term "motor court" still on some in the '60s.

Thank's Mark,   I think half the fun in building structures is doing the research.

For today:  Pappy holding the gun says " Go ahead son.  The priest asked you a question.  There's only a one answer to that question son.  Say 'I do'.  Me and Musket Maggie are here to give you all the moral support you need."   

@Bill T posted:

Bill, where did you find the Tacoma Rail engine?

@mike g. posted:

Bill, where did you find the Tacoma Rail engine?

Pats Trains in Wheeling WV.

@Bill T posted:

Pats Trains in Wheeling WV.

Thanks for the information Bill T.

For today: " Shay on the service track." 

night at diner

@jackiejr posted:

Thank You Randy & Don for the compliment. This is my Fairview motor court (as they were called back then). Pictured is one side of my ( scratch built space saver structure; 1 by 2 "foot print "). Two different scenes from one building. Here is a picture of the back side of the motor court.

 Checked out your J&C Archives'.. Some very nice modeling displayed on there'.  Including Alan Arnold's, fabulous layout.  Nice work all around'..👍👌😁👍🏻❗

Everyone seems to be having lots of fun, Happy Hump Day, also Happy Railroading... 

                                    ~ Late night customer "

I could sure go for a coney right now. Here in Flint MI we are under curfew. Even now we are not allowed to do unessential travel after 9.  McDonald's today with the limited menu (no shakes) 4 of the 9 main number choices were out of stock. 

Great photos everyone, please keep them coming! They really give out some great ideas!

For today: " At the water plug .... an A5 gets her fill." 

Been a long day! Thought there would be more photos, but I cant complain as I did  not post any! LOL You guys have some great stuff! I always look forward to seeing what new today!

The zoo on a spring day.

For today:  "Stepin up onto something great!"

For today: " The crew gets some fresh air as their train is stopped for a red signal at twilight." 

@BAR GP7 #63 posted:

Johan, I think this one is one of your best!  And that means super high quality in details and photography composition!!

What great pictures everyone, makes a rather dull Saturday morning much more fun.  Trumptrain - the C&O, N&W and the A-5 picture were terrific.  BARGP7 - agree with Mark, that picture is really super, every detail, like to realism of the coal pile for example, combines to give a very realistic picture.  BillT- well the AEC switcher is a gem.  Very hard to find especially in any kind of good condition. Randy Harrison - what a great picture of a spring day.  Our zoo just re-opened here in Waco and it is a favorite of both my kids and grand kids.  Sidehack - the fellows with that (1955?) Chrysler convertible and (1957?) Cadillac convertible both with white upholstery are really going to be mad when they come back and find it covered with cinders from that steamer in the background!

Happy Memorial Day to all

Don McErlean

@sidehack posted:

 I'm waving at the "Chick" on the corner'.. Is she waiting for a train, bus, or just hanging out'.... 😁💖

Ted....I think she said some guy named John 

Ben’s layout

@Mark Boyce posted:

Johan, I think this one is one of your best!  And that means super high quality in details and photography composition!!

Mark. Thank you very much. I really like that small Alco. More S.B.R. rolling stock coming later.  

Johan

@Don McErlean posted:

What great pictures everyone, makes a rather dull Saturday morning much more fun.  Trumptrain - the C&O, N&W and the A-5 picture were terrific.  BARGP7 - agree with Mark, that picture is really super, every detail, like to realism of the coal pile for example, combines to give a very realistic picture.  BillT- well the AEC switcher is a gem.  Very hard to find especially in any kind of good condition. Randy Harrison - what a great picture of a spring day.  Our zoo just re-opened here in Waco and it is a favorite of both my kids and grand kids.  Sidehack - the fellows with that (1955?) Chrysler convertible and (1957?) Cadillac convertible both with white upholstery are really going to be mad when they come back and find it covered with cinders from that steamer in the background!

Happy Memorial Day to all

Don McErlean

Don McErlean. Thank you very much Sir.

Johan

For today:  " On a cloudy day.... Fun times in Patsburg! ....  Recreational activities take place on Lake Christopher as the crew of a B&O Dockside brings a logging train over the Bollman bridge."