a picture a day....

FOR TODAY:  B&O RPO car enroute.  

New Dreyfuss in the roster. Love the detail with the tiny red valves!

Too bad Lionel continues to put 'training wheels' (thanks Norm) on these fine scale steamers*

The local train crew left a reefer from the local vineyard on the track aside of Bob's Country Store yesterday,...for some unknown reason, wine sales of the local brand last night went thru the roof...   Bob was pleased afterall...!

@Capetrainman posted:

The local train crew left a reefer from the local vineyard on the track aside of Bob's Country Store yesterday...for some unknown reason, wine sales of the local brand last night went thru the roof...   Bob was pleased after all...!

Paul, that mid 60's Mercury wagon is really nice. Is that 1/43rd scale?

just a few on some sidings

- walt

@Dave Ripp. posted:

Paul, that mid 60's Mercury wagon is really nice. Is that 1/43rd scale?

Dave, you have a good eye...it's a 1/43 '65 Mercury Colony Park wagon...dont' know for sure, but it must be a 400 cube V-8...

Another fun picture is of my small town. Looks a lot like the small town 14 miles from where I grew up.

Fantastic, FarmerJohn!

I was going to contribute one of mine, but after admiring @farmerjohn 's beautiful images mine felt feeble in comparison.

Great images!

- walt

@farmerjohn posted:

Another fun picture is of my small town. Looks a lot like the small town 14 miles from where I grew up.

farmerjohn, your layout is absolutely incredible! I’m always amazed at the dedication and level of detail in your work.

Gene

Thanks guys  for all the comments on some of my posts . This is not a competition  on things. I just enjoy people enjoying trains as I do. I've enjoyed  trains since I was a boy. My favorite memories  was of the D265 lionel layout in a hardware store in Owensboro ky.  All the layouts and ideas are fantastic and I've learned so much on this forum. I just enjoy trains but I really like it when other enjoy them also.l just try to recreat  some of the scenes in my area and where I grew up . No competition  just a love for trains.

sorry if my comment came out as me making it competitive.  I merely was finding in my own way a way to complement beauty of farmer john's images.  I'm kinda embarrassed that it turned out that way.

As for me feeling less than qualified to post an image, NAH.  Didn't feel that way at all.  Been on this forum since day 1 of it coming on-line so I'm very aware of what goes on here.

And just for the heck of it, I'll post an image   From my 2022 Christmas layout

- walt

Hi guys here is my old layout! It is nothing compared to alot of folks here, but it's all about fun anyways!

On a side not if anyone gets an offer to go see @farmerjohn layout in person, DO IT! It is the most amazing layout that I have ever seen, and you better make time as I was there for a good part of a day and still wasn't able to take it all in! You walk in and your mind goes where do I start!

This is a 2-1/2 minute short film of a Williams PRR Sharknose pulling a fast freight around my layout. I try to make it cinematic. This loco has no sound, other than the non-cinematic sound of Fastrack on plywood, so I found a sweet tune to back it up.

@mike g. posted:

Hi guys here is my old layout! It is nothing compared to alot of folks here, but it's all about fun anyways!

Nice looking layout you had Mike, I didn’t really know (or remember) what it looked like. Thanks for sharing.

Gene

@mike g. posted:

Hi guys here is my old layout! It is nothing compared to alot of folks here, but it's all about fun anyways!

On a side not if anyone gets an offer to go see @farmerjohn layout in person, DO IT! It is the most amazing layout that I have ever seen, and you better make time as I was there for a good part of a day and still wasn't able to take it all in! You walk in and your mind goes where do I start!

Mike, I recall seeing those colorful pics in the past...a great looking main street and the "Red Owl" is the best...love the vehicles too...!

@John's Trains posted:

This is a 2-1/2 minute short film of a Williams PRR Sharknose pulling a fast freight around my layout. I try to make it cinematic. This loco has no sound, other than the non-cinematic sound of Fastrack on plywood, so I found a sweet tune to back it up.

I like those camera angles as the train makes its way through the scenery, John.  I will have to try that.

@mike g. posted:

Hi guys here is my old layout! It is nothing compared to alot of folks here, but it's all about fun anyways!

On a side not if anyone gets an offer to go see @farmerjohn layout in person, DO IT! It is the most amazing layout that I have ever seen, and you better make time as I was there for a good part of a day and still wasn't able to take it all in! You walk in and your mind goes where do I start!

Mike, it’s always nice to see photographs from your old layout.

@Mark Boyce posted:

I like those camera angles as the train makes its way through the scenery, John.  I will have to try that.

Mike, it’s always nice to see photographs from your old layout.

Thank you, Mark. It takes longer to film and edit but it's a worthwhile investment in time, I think.

John

FOR TODAY:  Several views of a locomotive taking on water.    A C&O 0-8-0 takes on water from the tank.  Fireman Dibby Flatso standing on the tender's rear deck, is about to pull the spout down to the tenders water hatch.

Well, it's not trains, but it's a scene from one of my Christmas layouts.

- walt

@walt rapp posted:

I was going to contribute one of mine, but after admiring @farmerjohn 's beautiful images mine felt feeble in comparison.

Great images!

- walt

Keep posting any way  Walt Felt or majestic landscaping I like them all.

The NYC "20th Century Limited" hauled by the "610 Greenbrier" loading up at the North Main Street Station...

@walt rapp posted:

Well, it's not trains, but it's a scene from one of my Christmas layouts.

- walt

There's track in the picture so the train must be approaching.

@Capetrainman posted:

The NYC "20th Century Limited" hauled by the "610 Greenbrier" loading up at the North Main Street Station...

Excellent night scene.

That time of the year again.

@farmerjohn posted:

Another fun picture is of my small town. Looks a lot like the small town 14 miles from where I grew up.

Magnificent

headlight

- walt

Deer crossing

FOR TODAY: Switcher number  97 backs to the passenger train that just terminated at the commuter station.  The road engine uncoupled from the train about 5 minutes ago.  Number 97 will pull the train to the coach yard.

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On the produce track workers are busy unloading a REA reefer of exotic fruits and vegetables.  Otto the Santana's Produce truck driver leans against his truck. It seem that loading the truck is above his pay grade.  

Backwoods bar

WOW it looks like Mark and Patrick are really keeping this thread going! Guess I better help!

Just another busy night in town, As you can see there are some nice rides out there and the medics are just taking in the sight!

There were so many nice cars that even Bat man had to come out to watch ove the city!

Waiting patiently for the local...

a pan-handler asking for a 'donation' and his buddy asking for a ride.  I've grown to really like the many Homie figures that I have.

- walt

@trumpettrain posted:

FOR TODAY: Switcher number  97 backs to the passenger train that just terminated at the commuter station.  The road engine uncoupled from the train about 5 minutes ago.  Number 97 will pull the train to the coach yard.

=

On the produce track workers are busy unloading a REA reefer of exotic fruits and vegetables.  Otto the Santana's Produce truck driver leans against his truck. It seem that loading the truck is above his pay grade.  

Otto's a Teamster in the drivers' local, a different local covers the warehouse workers!

Wabash pulling into the station

@Sitka posted:

Wabash pulling into the station

Nice photo angle, Mark!

This was the right side of my 2023 Christmas layout

- walt

I knew that my community was built on the property that once was Cowboy City; but i didn’t know that there was a railroad. My home could be on hallowed ground!

I'm glad that I erected the crossbuck in my yard.

@Mark Boyce posted:

Nice photo angle, Mark!

Thanks Mark

@pennsyfan posted:

I knew that my community was built on the property that once was Cowboy City; but i didn’t know that there was a railroad. My home could be on hallowed ground!

I'm glad that I erected the crossbuck in my yard.

Can I get your autograph God Speed Bob