WEEKEND PHOTO FUN 1-13-17-??

I can't go anywhere without him following me.  His name is Mannix.  If you are old enough, you'll recognize that name.  

jdstucks posted:

Its been a while since I've posted pictures. But here are a few I took over Christmas.

Jason

Jason, I have been following your layout build for the last few years. Really like the track plan. You have inspired me to start planning my next layout. Do you have a track plan you would be willing to share? Also what is the grade of the under table reversing loop.

Thanks

Lou T

FoxchaseRR

First pictures to add in a couple years. New layout in progress. Didn't get much accomplished workwise, but had fun running trains anyway. 

Out for delivery...............

nkp4me posted:

First pictures to add in a couple years. New layout in progress. Didn't get much accomplished workwise, but had fun running trains anyway. 

Scott, it's a good start.......just getting the trains running again can give you a boost to do more.

Peter

A short video (<10seconds) which I believe is very realistic.....

Shout out to modular member Walt S for his realistic modeling!

Peter

Putnam Division posted:

Spent the morning having arthroscopic knee surgery......lateral meniscus repair. Now I am enjoying this weekly treat.........Photo Fun. Thank you, Scott.

My army train:

Peter

Get well soon Peter! 

Great photos from everyone this week!  I haven't posted here is a really long time but I have made progress on the layout and wanted to share a few pics.

It's still a work in progress and I've been working on it almost daily so it's constantly changing.

Paul

I'm excited,love this thread and finally have something to add! My Christmas layout this year, my only layout for now,only 4×5, but all mine, and thanks to all on this forum because everything I know about putting a layout together I learned here! Hope you like it! https://youtu.beln2sDly7ctmg never did this before, hope it works

Some new bridges and piers from trainlayouts.com / East Coast Customs.....

(Piers are laying inside of the plate girder bridge)

Getting ready for installation on the layout.  

MTH Chicago and Northwestern F7 4070-A

Getting set up to film in Niles Canyon for a Golden Gate Railroad DVD. Had a great time filming it over the years. Don

Atlas O C&O Chessie System 50' double-door box car and LionScale C&O Chessie System 9-panel open-top hoppers.

Andrew

This shot could be anywhere and anytime from 1930s to early 50's. It's the bay area just a few years ago. Golden Gate Railroad Museum is moving to a better area with a longer run, swing bridge and wide open spaces. Don

Paul,

  I like the track bumpers at the engine house

SIRT,  your layout and work are amazing, beautifully weathered cars, etc!!! Your ability to scenic your layout with so Real looking schemes, Amazing...

Today, just worked in the basement still rearranging things...

top roof A/C units.

Funday

1. Went to the Costa Mesa Great American Train Show

2. Went to the The Train crossing

3. Went to Arnie's Model Trains/ Milepost 38, HOLY ****!!!! I wish I had 1,000,000 dollars to buy everything 

the Boxed items came from Milepost 38

and the coal cars at the show

LIKevin posted:

Boo Man posted:

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I like your helper

Hey, didn't we meet him in Men in Black? 

Thanks for all the great photos everyone.  Will see if I can dig up something in my archives. 

Slowly building a CTA Blue Line model.My generous Mom gave me the el structure and station from Bridgeboss for Christmas.

AG - River Leaf Models posted:

top roof A/C units.

Beautiful, Andre!

Peter

Farmer_Bill posted:

LIKevin posted:

Boo Man posted:

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I like your helper

Hey, didn't we meet him in Men in Black? 

Thanks for all the great photos everyone.  Will see if I can dig up something in my archives. 

You certainly did.  He was in that movie and several others.  His celebrity has been more of a curse then a benefit.  He can't go anywhere without being hounded by the pupparazzi.  Now he stays inside most of the time playing with trains.  

Finally got my Lion Chief Universal Remote. It is easy to program and works well. Still see there are a few "advanced" steps in the manual to look over but for now am running trains!

Andrew, I like the use of faux fur for grass.

Andre you've done it again.  The roof top unit is a winner.

Given the demise of Ringling Brothers, here are a couple of circus scene photos from a friend's layout.

Shorewood, WI Ghost Train

Boo Man posted:

I can't go anywhere without him following me.  His name is Mannix.  If you are old enough, you'll recognize that name.  

hmm....Joe doesn't look like I remember him....

I ran across this now six year-old picture, which I always kind of liked:

RM

Eastbound Amtrak Southwest Chief

The Santa Fe Chief pulls into Cameron Station:

Boo Man posted:

I previously did my skies.  I put in 3 hours this afternoon and partially painted some backdrop hills, fields, and trees.  Since I am painting on the basement concrete walls, you can see all the holes.  I am having some problems with the detailing of the hills and fields because the brushes are not working well with the texture of the concrete walls.  I will put in the foreground trees and bushes tomorrow.  I am attaching before and after photos of what I did today.  

  

Painting on concrete is tough, you've done a terrific job with this sir!

When I did ours, I used 4 x 8 sheets of Masonite which I was able to take with me when we sold the home...

c.sam posted:

Boo Man posted:

I previously did my skies.  I put in 3 hours this afternoon and partially painted some backdrop hills, fields, and trees.  Since I am painting on the basement concrete walls, you can see all the holes...  

Painting on concrete is tough, you've done a terrific job with this sir!

When I did ours, I used 4 x 8 sheets of Masonite which I was able to take with me when we sold the home...

C.sam,

Thanks.  You can still see all the imperfections in the foundation in the blue skies, but, when I get to the point of taking pictures of the layout, I can address that easily.  I couldn't afford to finish the basement, but I did not want that to hold me back from building a layout.  

There are several members of this forum that are fantastic modelers.  That is intimidating.  I am happy with the result so far and appreciate the compliment from one of those modelers.  

Bob   

Went with the family to Morton Arboretum for the annual train display. It's G gauge, but hey it's a great display!! They include large push buttons for the kids to operate trains and accessories. 

After a four-year search, I finally found a set of MTH passenger cars for my H1 and actually got them at a decent price -- brand new in box yet!. I may have a line on the RPO, but the sleeper/diner set is nowhere to be found for now.

scott.smith posted:

It's time for WEEKEND PHOTO FUN!!!
Yesterday I stopped at The Train Room in Hagerstown  

Scott Smith

Great idea highlighting a hobby store. We should do more to support what hobby stores we have left. 

Dan986 posted:

Slowly building a CTA Blue Line model.My generous Mom gave me the el structure and station from Bridgeboss for Christmas.

 Hi Dan. I just by chance found your post here. great. Have you received the replacement roof yet?

jim r