Weekend Photo Fun 11-1-13-??

Have a great weekend!!

A layout shot

O gauge halloween show photos on the G&O garden railroad last Saturday.

Thanks Chris.  Back when we did that, Jim Katz posted how he did not care for the fake Boston accent MTH used.  The other voice is my good friend Wally Brooks.

City Life.

Gpritch:

You are partially correct. The RailRunner is a custom painted set, but it is a K-Line Commuter train that was previously a Metra-Link.

Here is a look at the entire set.

With your beautiful layout this is an interesting question from you!!!!

BUT, since you asked I measured.  The legs are 5 1/2" high, not including those padded adjustable things.  Then the frame is made from 1"x2" on edge.  So the total height to the top of the frame is 7".   The Homasote adds another 1/2" to that and the adjustable pads add a varying amount too, but typically minimal.

- walt

Here's an old favorite; "Pumpkins" on Halloween night:



The Dash 9s in the first picture have since had a "face lift:"

Good morning Walt:

Thanks for answering the question. I have watched you put together your annual Christmas layout for several years now. When I saw the pictures you posted yesterday, I was curious as to the height you used and your motivation for this size. You answered the question when you mentioned the height of the tunnel portals you use. I am really looking forward to your new adventure into Tinplate Trains this year. Your annual project is such a "fun thing" for us to watch the progress you make on a weekly basis. You are truly a wonderful contributor to our Forum.

And thanks for the compliment about our railroad.

My Alco PA ABA set.  Matt

PassengerTrainCollector:

You can see in the picture from the 2012 layout how I tried to match the heights.

BTW: Thank you for saying what you did because I CONSTANTLY question myself on whether I should post those in-progress pictures or not.  But I do because they are all that I have available.  Your encouragement is appreciated.

- walt

Matt:

Love your PAs!

PTC The RaulRunner is an AAWESOME set. Thanks for sharing the picture.

Thanks Bill, we think the RailRunner is pretty awesome as well. This without a doubt the most colorful train in our inventory.

Now if we could find a set of Sante Fe K-Line hi-levels, that would be nice also.

Stripes.  MTH ES44AC Pennsy Heritage, Weaver Pennsy E8, Weaver Pennsy BP20

Mike your Pennsy's look cool esp the ES44AC!!!!

Thank you   Just got the ES44AC yesterday from Mercer Junction Train Shop. 

Mike CT:

When did you get the Pennsy Heritage ES44AC?  I have had one on order through my LHS, and it still hasn't arrived, although the owner says MTH has them but hasn't filled his order yet.  Just curious.

Thanks.

Mike

Originally Posted by Mike CT:

Very nice...and Isle of Denial Approved.

Here are my K-Line NYC Hudson, Lionel PRR S2 turbine ,and  MTH Rock Island E8's out for test runs.

Started my Standard Gauge Layout.

Thanks for the reply, Mike.  I'll be anxiously waiting for mine.  Hopefully by next weekend.

Breaking in my 3rd Rail FL9 finally yesterday on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad in Scottsdale.

My new K line  caboose 

Don, I love the city scenes in these photos! You really captured the look of the period... beautiful!!

Brian... the RailRunner set is awesome as is your spread in the recent OGR.

Your layout is something special.

Walt... I really look forward to your Christmas display each year. You kick off the season and put in a ton of work to make each year better than the last.

Keep the pictures coming please!!

Jonathan,

good looking Amtrak Train