TRAIN THEME THURSDAY : close up shots around the layout......

A few close-ups from a variety of my favorite neighborhoods...

...a side-yard…

...back-yards...

..and a front-yard..(the old man relaxing in his chair is being "urged" by his wife to get working on that tipsy chimney...)

FrankM

P.S. I apologize if you have seen any of these previously. I've lost track, having posted so many photos, to date.

WHAT THA !...?

For today.

jackiejr posted:

WHAT THA !...?

"What Tha!?" You're asking Whatha? Well, if you don't know where the mermaid went and how the flatbed truck's load got changed a bit, then either you had an alien visitation, or....? Eh? Huh? Wha' ?

Moonson posted:

jackiejr posted:

WHAT THA !...?

"What Tha!?" You're asking Whatha? Well, if you don't know where the mermaid went and how the flatbed truck's load got changed a bit, then either you had an alien visitation, or....? Eh? Huh? Wha' ?

I enjoy your humor Frank. It's good to have fun during play time.

trumptrain posted:

Up close today.

Love the colors in your photos, Patrick.

JackieJr, You made that interaction enjoyable, playing so nicely. Thanks.

FrankM

trumptrain posted:

I sure hope a train doesn't come by soon! Looks like the driver and the truck would be in for a very bad day...

For today.

Train time at Buladeen, TN. I was experimenting with long exposures with the lens extremely close to the subject matter (the lens is less than an inch away from the GI in his summer Class As in the foreground). The depth of field actually turned out much better than I'd hoped but it's not useable for a magazine or such.

Up close today.

A variety of layout neighborhoods...FrankM

OMG, JackieJr, Fabulous modeling!

FrankM

Moonson posted:

 

FrankM

Thanks Frank..... back at ya! 

             Jackiejr               

I'm especially proud of the gate (the locals only ever called it a "Gap"), copied from this real photo of the ET&WNC 3-footer's final run in 1950:

CNJ #1601 posted:

Boxcars...!!

Just came across this thread'..Your weathering is absolutely outstanding'. I would guess, air brush and pastels'... whatever your technique, it is perfect'..

Quickly doing some finish welding for an already late shipment.  Time is money!

Up close today.

                                          'Intersections'

Hey Baby, can I buy you lunch?

A little BN action. Hanging out at the sand cooler. Nick T. 

                                GETTING UP CLOSE  & PERSONAL around the HORN'

 The Citizens of Cameron County, & Towns of Kensington, & Spencerton

                     'We Support Our Local First Respondents'

And Thank The Association of American Railroads Police Headquarters for Their Fiscal Donations!

Some close-up shots around the Great Northeastern Railway, "The standard railroad of the basement".

                                              Okay, let's look around the lot'....                                                                                       

   Gee Mr. Isn't there anything I can do, to get these payments lowered'..... 

Up close for this fine Thursday.

Lots of fun to see those close-up detailed scenes, TRUMPTRAIN. I can well imagine how enjoyable they must be for you to see when you are at your layout, and for your guests to discover as they visit your layout. You sure know how to play nice!

FrankM

trumptrain posted:

Up close for this fine Thursday.

These are quite exquisite scenarios Trumptrain'... Very nice arrangement of little people doing their thing'..... 

Moonson and Quarter Gauger - reading your reactions to my photos brought a BIG smile to my face!  Thanks so much for your very kind words!  Much appreciated!