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I bet the diesel guys will be nuts over these beauties...even this old steamer likes them...Nice stuff!

Bob

Ok...I'm callin' Uncle Pete...you've stolen some of their power.  And while we're at it, where has the Santa Fe been keepin' those PA's?.....

Excellent work....that 7558...hmmmm.

Incredible photography work!!  Hard to tell were the model stops and the real world starts.

I'm starting to like these display pads. I think I'm going to have to build one myself.

STUNNING!

Outstanding, and professional job.

You capture the space, angels, light, and fine details.

Fantastic shots,really enjoyed them!!! Whats the story with the PA's, can you tell us a little about the models please.      (cTr...choose the right)

Thanks Mike and Stephen,

The PA's are Williams , 2 railed , when compared to the real thing , the bodies have all the right contours to me. I have probably done 6 pairs for people over the last 10 yrs.

I make my own bezel's for the lights , I hand fit the windshields to be set at the proper depth in the shell and then add a rubber grommet around the edge . Fill in part of the pilot , People say the China drives are no good , but I wire the motors in series and they run slow and smooth , both units A+B are powered and weighted with 2 lbs .

The port holes on the sides are filed out and hand fitted lenses put in again for a flush mount . Burnish bare metal foil over the sides and use dry transfers for the lettering. The photo board uses real dirt from off the tracks when the ties were being replaced so it is the real thing , steel rails left to age naturally . These also have the radiator fan working off a small motor running off .75 volts . plus home built smoke units for a true Alco affect.

I have done many freight cars and loco's for people . But those people are willing to pay me for my expertise . It takes  a lot of time to do these . I am very fair.

They see the value in the work. Personally there many brass makers who make beautiful engines and I am amazed at how they just stick a bulb in the headlight opening.

Once I get some of my old VHS tapes converted , I will post the clips that show the lighting effects and smoke effects for filming the trains in action .

Very impressive work, and photography. 

Your lenses are very sharp and your camera does a nice job with the depth.  What kind of camera and lenses did you use?  In the darker and some bright lights, I have to use automatic as a light sensor, then go into manual to get it right.  I will get better autofocus and depth if I upgrade the camera body.  While I'm used to manual, a better automatic would be a time saver in some situations.

I wonder, the picture with the CSX, is that a real diesel in the background?  Hard to tell.

Yeah, Definitely some incredible model building and photography.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing the the details on the PA's they look great !! I assume the F unit is an  older Atlas offering these can still look great with the right treatment, thou the mechanism is there week point.       (cTr...choose the right)      Stephen

Nice work.  What is your preference for headlight reflectors?  I'm scratch building a steam engine and I'm wondering if the headlight should have a yellow effect.  Does anyone sell lights that would do that?  Cold blue would not be correct.  Thanks

That is pretty cool stuff. The image after "Done for the Day," really got me. I don't see where the disconnect is between the model and the real world.