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

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Hi Bob Bartizek, Each of those photos is totally enjoyable and interesting. However, I cannot resist giving particular attention to the detail of this rung-ladder , along with its cement pylon base, that you crafted. Amazing and flawless, IMO. The light weathering around the ends of the rungs, on each side, seems exactly right, as is the light weathering to the base itself.And the scale of your track ballasting seems exactly right, also.

FrankM

This fine Thursday's up close shots.

MOW Crew

Happenings on the corner.

The MOW trains 

Talking it over 

The REA unloading process.

Freddie the Forklift driver

Team track goings on

Rusty rails & the B&O 

Got milk? 

Got more milk? 

Back O' town. 

Moonson, Your 100% correct, Bob Bartizek is a great O “3 Rail Scale” modeler, his layout, a wonderland to behold is built for scale operation. I (our local train group) have visited him several times and his layout is built for point to point operation and it’s finely detailed. You should see his layout featured on OGR THE VIDEO. Get your pop corn ready, it’s a wonderful entertaining show. Your gonna love it.

Trumptrain, your pictures are amazing, the people you have working, (In every aspect of your layout) seem to be super busy. A job well done. Wow.

Briansilvermustang, Great Pictures, both Real and model....You have a lot of trains.

Everyone, have a great day.  

Thanks to all for posting your pictures, they really are inspiring.  From me, just a little corner work.

Bill T posted:

Bill:

This is a great passenger station scene. Also, consider posting this photo on the Scenery Forum's topic, "Down by the Station". Here is the link to the thread https://ogrforum.com/...enger-station-photos

Leapinlarry -  Thanks so much for your kind words about my photos!  I love creating action scenes for, IMHO, they bring a rich dimension of life energy to the layout.  

BTW - I love YOUR layout photos!  The one with the postwar illuminated bumper really shows how well you blend postwar Lionel with fine scale scenic detail.

Thanks to Frank and LeapinLarry for the kind compliments.  Here's another yard shot (even though it's not still Thursday).  These 3 caboose service structures (supply shed, kerosene tank and coal bunker) were scratchbuilt by an HO friend of mine.  He was here for an operating session and had a copy of an old Model Railroader article with scale drawings of these structures which were on the Milwaukee Road.  He said, "I think these will fit right here in your yard.  I'd be happy to build them for you if you want them."  After careful consideration (for about half a second) I told him to go ahead!  I installed them and added a couple of Woodland Scenics figures.

This fine Thursday's close ups!  " Scenes as seen by boys on bikes as they explore around Patsburg!"

trumptrain posted:

This fine Thursday's close ups!  " Scenes as seen by boys on bikes as they explore around Patsburg!"

Pat: These photos are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wishing well, and my wish is happiness for all of you. Arnold

Randy - Thanks so much for your kind words regarding my photos !  Much appreciated!

Lew

Up close in Patsburg 7/11/19

Patrick, I found the blue & white B-61 Mack tractor on IXO models, web site. But apparently they are sold out'.. Disappointing....

BTW> Nice scenes presented'.. 

Happy Thursday!!

trumptrain posted:

Up close in Patsburg 7/11/19

Pat:

GREAT photos!!!!!!!!!!!

just a close up of my recent completed handcar shed.....

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Patrick, I found the blue & white B-61 Mack tractor on IXO models, web site. But apparently they are sold out'.. Disappointing....

BTW> Nice scenes presented'.. 

Quarter Gauger - I bought mine at Die Cast Direct in 2017 or 18 can't remember which.  They may still have some.  Check em out.

My latest addition to layout:

This old man was found buried in my garage. Very glad I found him and he is now part of my little world. I think he is a college professor, who just had lunch at the Diner, and is now crossing the street to catch a game at Popsicle Stick Yankee Stadium. Arnold

trumptrain posted:

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Patrick, I found the blue & white B-61 Mack tractor on IXO models, web site. But apparently they are sold out'.. Disappointing....

BTW> Nice scenes presented'.. 

Quarter Gauger - I bought mine at Die Cast Direct in 2017 or 18 can't remember which.  They may still have some.  Check em out.

Yes Patrick, I found the catalog they send me as I'm a steady customer'..They still have some, and i have ordered'...Thanks for reminding me, where to get one'..........

MELGAR

Inside the lounge'

gandydancer1950 posted:

just a close up of my recent completed handcar shed.....

Really nice addition, HK.  Well executed.

Random up close shots for today from Patsburg. 

Ya know, Patsburg is one of the busiest little communities on the forum.  Always something interesting going on.

briansilvermustang posted:

 

 

 

 

From 1960 through 1967 on a hot Summer evening we would drive to the old P&LE Smithfield St Station and wait for the Capitol. After climbing aboard I would head for High Dome (or it's sister), which is where I would spend the night trip to Chicago. That air conditioned Dome was such a relief after the heat of a Summer night:

Lew

TedW posted:

Ya know, Patsburg is one of the busiest little communities on the forum.  Always something interesting going on.

The Patsburg passenger platform is one of my favorite scenes, with all the people waiting to board the train.

Lew

 Two dogs please with mustard and onions'.... I was told, when at the Patsburg station, try the dogs' ''...

geysergazer posted:

briansilvermustang posted:

 

 

 

 

From 1960 through 1967 on a hot Summer evening we would drive to the old P&LE Smithfield St Station and wait for the Capitol. After climbing aboard I would head for High Dome (or it's sister), which is where I would spend the night trip to Chicago. That air conditioned Dome was such a relief after the heat of a Summer night:

          

Lew

Have the MTH "High Dome" as part of my "Columbia" consist se pulled by MTH A-B E6's.  I road up in the dome round trip to/from Chicago at night both ways back in the 50's.

Ron

This Thursday's Up Close Photos from Patsburg.  

      AWESOME photos Patrick !!     very NICE layout      always busy with great scenes !