a picture a day....

Pat, the Smith Brothers Tucker dealership always looks great!

@Mark Boyce posted:

Pat, the Smith Brothers Tucker dealership always looks great!

Pat's pictures are always good, but the lighting on this one is amazing. Great shot!

@trumpettrain posted:

 

OUTSTANDING shot, Pat! You're photos are always excellent but I really like this one.

Patrick, Outstanding photo! It's really nice to see another view of your layout! I don't think I ever seen this scene before!

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  The folks at Smith Brother's Automobiles are open very early this morning as today is the first day of their Thanksgiving Week Super Sale!  Come on down to Smith Brothers located in Patsburg's Westend Neighborhood  and gobble up those great deals !!!  

 

Nice Patrick. 😉

I see the Studebakers were off loaded from the train safely  for the Smith Brothers .

@Dallas Joseph posted:

Nice Patrick. 😉

I see the Studebakers were off loaded from the train safely  for the Smith Brothers .

And Tuckers, too, with VWs...

I do have to ask how any of them could leave the lot without a crane from the front of the lot?

Thank you Mark, Dallas, Mike g, Lee, and Straphanger for your kind words regarding my Smith Brothers Photo!  I really appreciate that you all took time to comment.  

Yes, Dallas those Studebakers made it safely from end door boxcar to Smith Brothers.  Now they are selling like hotcakes!   Actually Lee, no crane is needed, the new owners drive their new " set of wheels" off the lot and straight down West End Ave and disappear thru the mirror ( which creates an endless street illusion ) once past the mirror ( Mirror Ave ) they hang a right and drive out of town.  No crane needed at all ... unless the new owners want to take a costly short cut lol!   This photo ( although poor .. click on photo to enlarge ) shows the mirror at West End Ave.    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!!

Brew company.

Nice shot and dealership, Patrick!

HudsonORailRoader, great brewery and tractor/trailer!

FOR TODAY:  Early this morning Jasper and Clem began hauling turkeys to market.  They've made multiple trips back and forth between the market and this stock car which sits on a team track in Danlilu.   Now here they are trying to coax the last two turkey out of the stock car.  For some reason the two turkey's, Hazel and Pauline,  are most reluctant to vacate the car.  

Poindexter, the peacock, thinks to himself  " I thank my lucky stars that I'm a peacock!  It's good to be a peacock, especially on Thanksgiving!!"  

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  The folks at Smith Brother's Automobiles are open very early this morning as today is the first day of their Thanksgiving Week Super Sale!  Come on down to Smith Brothers located in Patsburg's Westend Neighborhood  and gobble up those great deals !!!  

 

Patrick, you inspired me to put an auto dealership on the layout...great photography right above!  I like the city 'back drop!"

Pre-holiday activity picking up at the bus station...

Great photos everyone! Sorry nothing really new from me.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

@Capetrainman posted:

Pre-holiday activity picking up at the bus station...

Paul - terrific lighting in this scene!!  The realism is fantastic especially the street scene with cab and parked cars across the street just under the Greyhound sign.  Very well done!!!!

Also it's gratifying to know that my car dealership scene inspired you to create a dealership scene on your layout.  Please show us photos when you have finished your dealership creation.

Patrick, here it is...heavy into the '55 Chevys...

FOR TODAY:  This morning at Patsburg Station folks coming and going to be with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

NEWS ALERT:  "From the studios of WPBR in Patsburg I'm Dan Ratherknott reporting.    At approximately 8:10 p.m. EST an earthquake toppled the Westend Section of Patsburg!  The quake occurred as crews were working on installing upgraded lighting to area buildings.  The entire area has been destroyed but the lights stayed on at The Smith Brothers Auto Dealership as brother Smitty needed time to close out a deal.   Those Smith Brothers certinly live up to their motto of doing anything to make a deal with you!   One mainline of the Free State Junction Railway has been entirely covered with debri making it impossible for trains to run on this line for many days to come.   Miraculously,  there were no deaths or injuries!   In an interview with radio WPBR, Patsburg Mayor I. Noah Nuttin stated that he is viewing this catastrophic event as an opportunity to rebuild Westend into a new and improved neighborhood.  The mayor went on to say that he is a firm beliver in making lemonade out of lemons.  Well folks there is no shortage of lemons here so there is much lemonade to be made.  Stay tuned for updated coverage!"

Jeez, what happened trumptrain? Give us the backstory!

😲 🤔

@trumpettrain posted:

NEWS ALERT:  "From the studios of WPBR in Patsburg I'm Dan Ratherknott reporting.    At approximately 8:10 p.m. EST an earthquake toppled the Westend Section of Patsburg!  The quake occurred as crews were working on installing upgraded lighting to area buildings.  The entire area has been destroyed but the lights stayed on at The Smith Brothers Auto Dealership as brother Smitty needed time to close out a deal.   Those Smith Brothers certinly live up to their motto of doing anything to make a deal with you!   One mainline of the Free State Junction Railway has been entirely covered with debri making it impossible for trains to run on this line for many days to come.   Miraculously,  there were no deaths or injuries!   In an interview with radio WPBR, Patsburg Mayor I. Noah Nuttin stated that he is viewing this catastrophic event as an opportunity to rebuild Westend into a new and improved neighborhood.  The mayor went on to say that he is a firm beliver in making lemonade out of lemons.  Well folks there is no shortage of lemons here so there is much lemonade to be made.  Stay tuned for updated coverage!"

HOLY COW  Patrick.........what's going on ?   Just a few days ago  ( November 16 ) an earthquake hit Twin Bridges and leveled buildings in the railyard !!!   

I can't get over the fact that no one was hurt at the Westend Section of Patsburg ,Patrick. 😐

During the day in MacKenzieville business is booming at "MACK N ZEE's PRODUCE". Even into the early evening as the sun goes down the lights come on. Still busy into the dark evening hrs.

@Trussman posted:

During the day in MacKenzieville business is booming at "MACK N ZEE's PRODUCE". Even into the early evening as the sun goes down the lights come on. Still busy into the dark evening hrs.

Great idea in the photos with the progression from daylight to the evening Trussman..........and a good storyline.      This would be a great one for the thread on Imagineering in O guage Railroading

Nicely done. 😉

@trumpettrain posted:

NEWS ALERT:  "From the studios of WPBR in Patsburg I'm Dan Ratherknott reporting.    At approximately 8:10 p.m. EST an earthquake toppled the Westend Section of Patsburg!  The quake occurred as crews were working on installing upgraded lighting to area buildings.  The entire area has been destroyed but the lights stayed on at The Smith Brothers Auto Dealership as brother Smitty needed time to close out a deal.   Those Smith Brothers certinly live up to their motto of doing anything to make a deal with you!   One mainline of the Free State Junction Railway has been entirely covered with debri making it impossible for trains to run on this line for many days to come.   Miraculously,  there were no deaths or injuries!   In an interview with radio WPBR, Patsburg Mayor I. Noah Nuttin stated that he is viewing this catastrophic event as an opportunity to rebuild Westend into a new and improved neighborhood.  The mayor went on to say that he is a firm beliver in making lemonade out of lemons.  Well folks there is no shortage of lemons here so there is much lemonade to be made.  Stay tuned for updated coverage!"

Patrick, Ooof, that was a big one! ;-) Looks something like the quake in North Ridge California 1994, some areas looked a little like that! I too live in earthquake country, surrounded by the San Andreas fault and other tributary faults in the East SF Bay. Last big one I was in was the 1989 earthquake in the SF Bay Area.

Tear it down and rebuild!

Patrick: not sure from your great story if this was a planned or accidental “earthquake “. Anyway I wish you all success for the repair.  

l really like your stories and pictures.

Best wishes

Don

@Dallas Joseph posted:

Great idea in the photos with the progression from daylight to the evening Trussman..........and a good storyline.      This would be a great one for the thread on Imagineering in O guage Railroading

Nicely done. 😉

Thank you Joseph for your kind words.

Here's some pix at the cycle shop during the day and as the sun settles in the evening and later at night time in MacKenzieville.

@Strap Hanger posted:

Jeez, what happened trumptrain? Give us the backstory!

The back story is:   I wanted to make a tribute to my mother who was the "spirit of Christmas" when I was growing up.   She loved everything about the holiday season!!  I mean EVERYTHING too!!!

Back in 2019 I started to modify a MTH Christmas shop.  Since her name was Mary, I thought I'd call this modified building The Mary Christmas Shoppe.  I've even created a billboard which says " Have a Mary Merry Christmas!"   The Westend section sits on an elevated shelf which extends the west side of my layout 1 foot.    After placing the building in the Westend Section I leaned on that shelf platform with my hand and added a little too much weight.  LOL!  The result ( earthquake ) was the photo I posted a few days ago.  

These kinds of accidents are opportunities really.  I can now rethink how I want to create something different and in fact better.  The earthquake also allows better access to a track switch I want to remove.  Also I will rearrange some existing track now that I have easier access.   This excites me!!  Now, the challenge is to find the time.  The progress will happen in small increments.  I will keep you all posted.  

Thanks everyone for all the comments!

FOR TODAY:  Circa 1954 ... Power in Patsburg ... electric and diesel.  Patsburg's Westend looms large in the background.  Just another day on the railroad.

Have a Mary Merry Christmas, Pat!!!  My wife sounds like your mother.  I’m taking a break putting up the Christmas tree right now in fact.  Under supervision of course!  😄

@trumpettrain posted:

These kinds of accidents are opportunities really.  I can now rethink how I want to create something different and in fact better.  The earthquake also allows better access to a track switch I want to remove.  Also I will rearrange some existing track now that I have easier access.   This excites me!!  Now, the challenge is to find the time.  The progress will happen in small increments.  I will keep you all posted.  

Thanks everyone for all the comments!

Excellent story, Pat and totally agree - these types of accidents are opportunities! Stick with that Christmas tribute to your Mom plan as well and be sure to share some pics of it with us when completed!.

Hi guys, what great photos! I have been off line for a couple days and alot of great photos added! It would take to much to call eveyone out right now, but be assured I love all the photos!

Patrick sorry about the earthquake, but what a positive attitude! Itis so cool this all happened because of the love of your mom!

Trumptrain.  Before the earthquake  scene you had a street scene that had a small grade on it. Man oh man do I like that. Little things like that not only makes it look so real but reveals you're modeling skills which you are so blessed with. Thanks for sharing you're layoutand keep the stories coming

@farmerjohn posted:

Trumptrain.  Before the earthquake  scene you had a street scene that had a small grade on it. Man oh man do I like that. Little things like that not only makes it look so real but reveals you're modeling skills which you are so blessed with. Thanks for sharing you're layoutand keep the stories coming

Thank you so much for your very kind words farmerjohn!  I've seen many photos of your exquisite layout and I am humbled by your words.  

Sales are "brisk' despite the high prices for Xmas trees this year...up from 5 to 6 bucks for a fresh balsam fir!...

Tis the season.....

DennyT.  Great Christmas Trains! ... Don

FOR TODAY:  A Pennsy headend car's contents  is being unloaded onto a tractor trailer.   It's the early 1950's and the REA is booming with express shipments of holiday packages.  Even the ground hog in the foreground is checking out the activity today.  

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY:  A Pennsy headend car's contents  is being unloaded onto a tractor trailer.   It's the early 1950's and the REA is booming with express shipments of holiday packages.  Even the ground hog in the foreground is checking out the activity today.  

I sure hope they dont end up in the woods like Fedex!

Trumptrain. Those little groundhogs are bad news .You need to keep an eye on them .They not only would eat our soybean crop up but would undermine our buildings with there burrows. Watch out on you're layout as that little suckered will ruin the foundations on the buildings on you're layout. 

Morning all Fresh out of the Pennsy shop, Lionel Rectifier Electric Copied my dad's Lionel HO from 1959, Have a great weekend! Buy a Vet a Beer