Once completed that will be one amazing setup!
Wow Peter. That sounds like something special. Can't wait to see them finished. I'm sure your show visitors will love the completed units.
More progress on our new builds.....as you can see, we have a good time! The best part of being in a group. I highly recommend it!
Max is helping out!
This is our "raffle layout". The raffle of a Ready-to-Run set is our major fund-raiser.
Peter
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I wouldn't make it in your group Peter. With Max around I'd never get anything done!
Chris Lonero posted:I wouldn't make it in your group Peter. With Max around I'd never get anything done!
What kind of dog, is it a mini golden doodle as I have one and they look alike.
Will the River City 3 Railers be attending the Greenberg Show at Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA on August 26 and 27?
Progress on the new modules is being made!
We need to be ready by the Tuesday before Thanksgiving (when we set up for the Science Museum of Virginia's annual train exhibit).
Peter
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Nice progress so far, Peter. How does this fit in the overall layout? I notice you have three straight tracks on one end and two straights and a curve on the other. It's not just a pass through and not a corner.
Pat
It is an 18' straight section, that is 6' deep. There is an 18'x2' (3 times 6'x2') section to be bolted on.
The curves attach to an independent loop that will feature a commuter train the will serve the areas to be built: an amusement park, and an overhead city with an overhead station with below the station passenger platforms. (I believe AlexM is building the station for the guys out of MTH banks).
In addition. under the city with be a subway loop.
This 18' section replaces replaces the 12' amusement park/circus we currently have.
Directly opposite is my 12' industrial section. I am increasing my section by 6' to complement it. Max Foods is one of 3 buildings to fill the 6'. The Morrison Door Company is another. I have Dennis Brennan's Oblong Box Company on order. Lastly, I have 2 Korber factory kits that I am going to combine into a large factory with an overhang over a spur.
We also need to do ballast repairs on our 8 track yard. Summer is a good time to do it.......Because, we "use" the 95 degree Virginia heat to back the glue mixture.
We have a busy time until November!
RonH posted:Chris Lonero posted:I wouldn't make it in your group Peter. With Max around I'd never get anything done!
What kind of dog, is it a mini golden doodle as I have one and they look alike.
He is a 50lb-ish golden doodle.
Peter
BANDOB posted:Will the River City 3 Railers be attending the Greenberg Show at Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA on August 26 and 27?
Not as exhibitors......but I am setting up a "road trip" to come up.
Peter
Pat....to add to above, this is my new 6' section.
Peter
Looks good, Peter. It is good for a club to keep changing/improving the layout. Keeps the people interested in coming back and the members off the street. Keeps the members interested and involved. This is an interesting thread. I look forward to your updates.
Putnam Division posted:RonH posted:Chris Lonero posted:I wouldn't make it in your group Peter. With Max around I'd never get anything done!
What kind of dog, is it a mini golden doodle as I have one and they look alike.
He is a 50lb-ish golden doodle.
Peter
Love Golden Doodles. My Mini Golden Doodle (Oscar) is about 41 lb's and is white with the light brown markings. Great Dogs
Some videos of the build.......
I think the guys have done a great job......I can't wait to see the overhead station and city!
Peter
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Nice, peter.
I have not done any updates in over 2 months. Much of that time has been spent on wiring.....very important, but often lacking in visible changes. However, we are now entering the scenery phase.
The gang (Ben, Bob, Kevin, Ryan a different Peter) doing the station/city carnival section have been watching AlexM build there city station with great anticipation and delight. Ballasting was accomplished yesterday.
I did my ballasting yesterday, too......one has to take advantage of Virginia's 85 degree weather in the early fall.....it helps dry the glue mixture. In fact, I will share one of my secrets.......After the glue starts to set up, I place it in my SUV in the bright sunshine. It rivals my sister's old EZ Bake Oven!
My next step is to reorganize my 12' of industrial modules into 18', incorporating the 2 large factories I built this summer (one of which is called "Max Foods") and the Morrison Door Co that I bought at York in April
Here are some pics:
Hey NJ HighRailers, notice the cool hat!
These are the modules which will include the overhead city with large station and will also have 3 independent loops besides being part of the 20x42 modular layout. One for a trolley. One for a subway. One for a passenger train.
Now I have switched from Saturday pics to Sunday the 24th and we are now in my garage......I have inserted my newly ballasted 6' section into the 12' of modules I already have.....my job is to incorporate my new buildings and finish off the scenery....
Still lots to do before Thanksgiving weekend, but progress is being made.
Peter
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Looks great, Peter!! You gents do a great job together!!
You make me wish I still lived in the Richmond area!!!
Good job guys
Always impressive! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Looking good, Peter. Your regulars at this winter's displays will love seeing the changes you made. I like the use of independent loops. They add to the activity on the layout, give the people something to watch while they are waiting for the mainline trains to come around again and they don't take much operator intervention. Just set the throttle and check on it once in awhile to make sure it's still running smoothly. We have six independent loops and an automated out-and-back line at my club. results in lots of train action at our open houses. (11 trains operating at a time.) Can't wait to see your finished project.
Looking good, Peter You guys do nice work.
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words.....it is really a labor of love!
Peter
Busy Saturday......Thanksgiving Weekend is getting closer and the activity is getting more intense. Yesterday, I joined the group working on the 18' opposite mine. A station module with city and carnival.
Trolley Line
I started on working on building a custom box to transport my large factory.
Peter
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Good progress
j
Coming along nicely, Peter.
Looking good Peter!
Yesterday at 0800, the group had a meeting to go over the nuts and bolts of the next 4 months in which have 6 venues......and about 250 hours of display time.
The meeting then broke early to continue module work.....as one might imagine, work kind of stops for the next 8 days while we all go "treasure hunting" in South Central Pennsylvania
We are all looking forward to York!
Peter
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The skirting dresses it up quite nicely! It was great meeting you and some of the group at York! Looks like the River City 3 Railers had a busy week!
Thank you, Mark.....enjoyed meeting you in person ,too!
Peter
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Peter, ANYTIME you put a smile on a kids face, it is a good day!!!!! Keep up the good work, and if your ever into Scottsdale, let us know!!
Ron
Ron_S posted:Peter, ANYTIME you put a smile on a kids face, it is a good day!!!!! Keep up the good work, and if your ever into Scottsdale, let us know!!
Ron
Thank you, Ron.....it is a labor of love for all of us.
Peter
The conductor is happily in charge! How did the Halloween themed layout go over compared to the regular small venue layout! Which held the kids interest more?
Getting down the the wire.....the guys are outdoing themselves with the scenery work.....I can't wait to see the end result!
Peter
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Really good scenery work by the club, Peter. I'm sure your new modules will be a hit this season.
The final push....set up at the Science Museum of Virginia begins with equipment drop-off tomorrow!.
The station was built for us by Alex Malliae....
My new module, just before loading.
The modules in their travel brackets....
The station getting ready to be packed up.
Peter
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After the Science Museum of Virginia show next weekend (Nov 24-26), we bring the layout to the Great Big GreenHouse in Midlothian/Bon Air Virginia, for an eight weekend run. Here's the flyer:
Peter