Andy,
Much appreciated and maybe one day you can see it in person. Next time you're in the area I would enjoy having you.
Dave
Looks great, Dave!!!
Thanks Mark! One more day and I'm going to take a "break".
Dave
Thank you for the invite Dave.
Andy
Well the event has come and gone. I actually can get back to doing things when I feel like it and simply running trains. It was a lot of work but it was well worth it. As you all know when you're doing work on your layout it's nice to finish it up and actually look at everything you have done and pat yourself on the back. There are still many projects I need to do but I checked off quite a few things I've done in preparation for the Pilgrimage. There were some "regulars" and quite a few new visitors but it we had a fun time. All were appreciative of me opening my home and what has been done on the layout.
I appreciate everyone who has liked and commented on the work I've shown the last few weeks. It means a lot.
Dave
This was what visitors saw at the Pilgrimage. Of course trains were running.
Not much done in small switching area but lighting was installed.
Visitors in main room.
Starting to get bit crowded...
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Dave, I'm glad it was well attended. Looks great!
Thank you Mark! I can take a sigh of relief now...
Looks like a good showing and a great show!!
It was Bill! At times a bit crowded. But besides a few small hiccups at the beginning things went well and the trains behaved.
Great job Dave, looks like fun was had by all. I’m sure it was enjoyable and interesting for those who attended.
Andy
Thanks Andy. It was well worth all of the work but I'm mostly happy about the progress I've made. Now I can just take my time with some upcoming projects I will be doing and get some of those trains out of the boxes and just run them.
Dave
If you don't mind my asking, where did you source your backdrops from?
Dave, I am glad you had a great showing and everything went well! I bet you had alot of people just amazed with your layout!
Bill-Backdrops are from Backdrop Warehouse.
Mike-Visitors were appreciative of what I've been doing on the layout.
I hope everyone is enjoying the last day of the year. I recently completed the installation of a water tower. The most effort was put into deciding what I wanted it to sit on. I wasn't sure if I wanted it on a grassy area or concrete. The photos show which direction I went. I also managed to catch a nice night shot of the tower. You can click on the link below to see my YouTube video of this adventure.
I also finally finished up the creek scene, minus the water. I guess that means I didn't finish it. Anyways, in addition to the creek itself I had to do a bit of scenery and work on the deck bridge(weathering) on the upper level. All of that is in the back of the layout and needed to be done, at the same time, so that I don't have anymore serious work to do in that particular area.
Eventually, I will pour water.
Dave
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Glad to see a the fire department or whoever came and chopped up that tree that fell over the roadway!
How deep you think you're going to pour the water?
Bill,
IKR. That was crazy but perfect timing for a blooper. As far as the water, I'm not sure. It won't be too deep because it's a creek. I have to find a happy medium because I want all of the creek bed detail to show through.
Dave
Dave, the water tank looks exceptional! So does the stonework and the concrete bridge piers! Fabulous job all around!
That's what I was curious about. The creek bed is awesome and looks so much like the creeks around here. A shallow level would be cool.
Scenery and weathering is exceptional.
Mark and Don-Thank you kindly for your complimentary words.
Bill-Thank you and I agree the water level should be low.
Dave
Perfection. Absolute perfection! Looking forward to seeing it complete with water.
Thanks Zeke! Yes, I have been prolonging water around the layout but it's about that time.
Dave
Dave,
Amazing work! The water tank, creek bed, bridge piers. The scenes and weathering are first rate. I liked your video update and blooper, lol.
Andy
@luvindemtrains posted:Thanks Zeke! Yes, I have been prolonging water around the layout but it's about that time.
Dave
Dave, the tree falling over was hysterical, just about fell out of my chair laughing! Your reaction was priceless!
Andy and Scott,
First of all Happy New Year! Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video. I honestly did not stage that and thought about taking it out. I said no, I have to keep it in because of all things to happen at that time, it was meant to be.
Dave
Dave, Happy New Year to you too.
Andy
Hi Everyone,
I've been trying to get some more work done around the layout. The first was a makeover. A few years ago I planted a lot of trees and those trees were to represent fall. Even though the trees were various colors I wasn't getting the "fall" look I wanted.
I also had a corner, of the layout, that needed addressed. I first needed to wire a switch which was done about 2 or 3 months ago. Even after that, I kept putting the rest of the work off and for good reason. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I needed to install a grade crossing but also knew there was other work that needed to be done as well. Finally I went in and did the work.
I must say with both projects I'm pretty pleased. I showcase all of this work on my YouTube page. Just click the link under my name.
Thanks,
Dave
BEFORE...
MAKING/RE-DOING TREES...
MORE TREES...
TRANSFORMATION BEGINNING BY UPROOTING SOME OF THE TREES AND STARTING TO PLANT THE NEW ONES...
STARTED WITH MORE YELLOWS BECAUSE THAT COLOR WAS MISSING IN THE ORIGINAL PLANTING...
MORE VIBRANT COLORS TO REPRESENT EARLY/MIDDLE FALL...
AFTER...
CLOSE UP...
CORNER BEFORE WITH GRADE CROSSING INSTALLED...
TEST FITTING ROAD TUNNEL PORTAL...
PAINTED TUNNEL PORTAL...
TUNNEL PORTAL INSTALLED AND ROAD PUT IN, BUT A MESS BECAUSE OF PLASTER USED FOR ROAD...
ADDED DOUBLE YELLOW LINES, BALLASTED TRACK, SOME GROUND FOAM ON EACH SIDE OF ROAD, AND RAN TRAINS FOR A FEW DAYS...
ORIGINAL COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE...
HILLSIDE WITHOUT COAL TIPPLE....
ROCK WORK ON COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE TO MATCH BACK HILLSIDE...
COMPLETED HILLSIDE ON LEFT SIDE OF COAL TIPPLE. THE YARD IS ANOTHER PROJECT FOR ANOTHER DAY...
OVERALL VIEW OF COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE...
VIEW OF ENTIRE COMPLETED CORNER. NOW I JUST NEED TO ADD SOME VEHICLES AND A FEW PEOPLE.
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Outstanding scenic improvements, Dave! What a wonderful overall scene!!
Thank you Mark!
WOW Dave, that looks Amazing! You sure got a lot done in a short amount of time! Ever get to Washington state and need a project look me up!
That coal tipple is awesome!! Where did you get it?
Your work came out excellent. Definitely worth the wait. Do you feel like you can't just make consistent progress? Like the big milestone efforts come in waves?
@luvindemtrains posted:Hi Everyone,
I've been trying to get some more work done around the layout. The first was a makeover. A few years ago I planted a lot of trees and those trees were to represent fall. Even though the trees were various colors I wasn't getting the "fall" look I wanted.
I also had a corner, of the layout, that needed addressed. I first needed to wire a switch which was done about 2 or 3 months ago. Even after that, I kept putting the rest of the work off and for good reason. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I needed to install a grade crossing but also knew there was other work that needed to be done as well. Finally I went in and did the work.
I must say with both projects I'm pretty pleased. I showcase all of this work on my YouTube page. Just click the link under my name.
Thanks,
Dave
Beautiful work Dave
Thanks much for sharing
Mike-Thanks man! I will definitely look you up if I get that way. You'll have to show me some of those carpentry and electronic skills in return.
Bill-Thank you. The tipple is a kit from BTS. Progress does come in waves and when I can completely commit to it. I also like to have more than one project going so I don't get bored and lose interest. That happens to me more than I would like to admit.
John-Thank you!
Looks great Dave. The color in the trees look much more realistic. Your rock work is spot on! Reminds me of my many trips up the NY Thruway and Taconic State Parkway through the blasted granite canyons.
Bob
Thank you RSJB18. I agree with your comment about the trees. Many of them were simply place holders and I intended to come back and do more work. There actually are still some trees that need removed and replaced. I need to go find some photos of the area you speak of.
@luvindemtrains posted:Thank you RSJB18. I agree with your comment about the trees. Many of them were simply place holders and I intended to come back and do more work. There actually are still some trees that need removed and replaced. I need to go find some photos of the area you speak of.
Dave, fantastic scenery updates !!
Tom
Absolutely beautiful work Dave.
Tom and obxtrainman-Thank you gentlemen!
