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My 3rd Rail Q1 Rides Again..

Norm CharbonneauNorm CharbonneauOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I am taking a break from heavy scenery work for a while to get caught up on some engine and rolling stock projects. I decided to finally finish this 3rd Rail Q1 that's been kicking around for the past year or so. After fixing a few issues, I did some basic airbrush weathering to get it environmentally influenced. This is the first engine weathering effort in my new shop and I think I might be able to turn things out efficiently with a few more adjustments.

 

Here are some shots of it in the shop on my Jak rollers and apart for repairs and cleaning. I like the way this beast is put together:

 

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Here's some shots of it posed on the layout:

 

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And finally, here's a vid of it attacking my layout at speed:

 

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N&W Class JN&W Class JOGR Forum Member

Looking good is right!  You really have an "eye" for the weathering and such.  I like how everything on the layout from buildings to roadways to rolling stock and the engines themselves has a "uniform" appearance....meaning that nothing looks out of place or like an afterthought...it all just really flows together nicely.  Great work and the Q1 is an eye catcher...excellent modeling Norm.

Norm CharbonneauNorm CharbonneauOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Originally Posted by Hot Water:

Very nice. Don't you just love that N&W "Y Class" hooter whistle?

Yes, especially since I was pleasantly surprised to find a full ERRCo setup in this engine that I paid less than $500 for. I was going to install this package anyway so this saved me a few bucks and a bit of time. Swapping the ROM is a no-brainer at this point, just far down the list of things I need to do. No worries whatsoever.

 

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

K KeystoneOGR Forum Member

Norm, each time I see your amazing work I find myself slack jawed at the incredible realism of the scene.  At first and second glance you think you are watching a real locomotive run-by in a film from 70+ years ago.  Great lighting, love the details of all the structures, scenery and background color that accurately mimics a slightly hazy/cloudy day. 

Norm CharbonneauNorm CharbonneauOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I finally got around to putting Lionel PRR S1 sounds in this beast. I swapped the sound board out on the ERRCo m/b but found I had to use a Lionel power supply and motherboard to get fuller sound. It's definitely not factory Fat Boy sound but better than what I had before. This is the same setup I have in a few other upgraded 3rd Rails.

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Erik C LindgrenErik C LindgrenOGR Forum Member

I just discovered this thread; I don't frequent the 3 rail scale often enough. Norm love your layout and videos! Just marvelous. 

I miss a lot more after the big new change on OGR. I use my iPhone for all my access and the new mobile theme albeit better is still limited. Sadly I'm locked out of the desktop theme now so I miss the right hand status bar showing all new posts. I would have stopped in long before. 

Erik

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N&W Class JN&W Class JOGR Forum Member

Wow...just simply...wow!  I must restate what I said earlier, everything and I mean everything just flows together perfectly and nothing seems out of place.  Equal levels of grime and dirt for all....  You have really created a highly detailed "world" there for the stars of the show to operate in, and the sounds are very good...it really is such a treat to watch your videos and to see your work.  Thanks for the update video Norm.  

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