Weekend Photo Fun 11-22-24-??

Two New Haven Railroad diesels have been running on my 12’-by-8’ layout. New Haven Alco RS-3 #531 is an Atlas O Trainman model (20033012) and New Haven GE U25B #2507 is an MTH Premier model (20-21845-1).

#531 was one of 20 Class DERS-2c locomotives delivered in 1950. The model has its original green/orange paint scheme. In the late 1950s, they were repainted in the McGinnis scheme with black cabs and orange hoods. They had 1600 horsepower, steam generators for passenger service, and were equipped to run as multiple units at speeds up to 80 miles-per-hour on the Shoreline and Hartford Divisions. Twenty-two New Haven RS-3s were rebuilt by Alco (in 1959 and 1962) and two were rebuilt by the railroad. All rebuilt units were running when the New Haven was merged into Penn Central in 1969.

#2507 was one of 10 Class DERS-7 locomotives delivered in 1964 at a cost of $170,068 each. They were known as “U-boats” and went into service on the New Haven’s Maybrook Line running in three- and four-unit sets. Sixteen more were ordered a year later. They had a 2,500 horsepower four-cycle V-16 diesel powerplant and weighed 252,000 pounds. Tractive effort was 75,000 pounds for starting and 64,000 pounds continuously. Road numbers were 2500 to 2525 and referred to the 2500 horsepower rating. #2525 was the last locomotive built for the New Haven Railroad and is preserved at the Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad in Thomaston, CT.

MELGAR

Thank you, Scott.......for starting us up.

It is the time of year when I break out the Christmas trains and make sure they are working.

The next 10 weekends, the modular group will be running trains.....

This weekend, the Virginia Train Collectors Show in Midlothian VA.

Next weekend the Science Museum of VA annual show.

Then from Friday, December 6th through Saturday January 18th, the modular layout will be at the Great Big Green House in BonAir, VA.

Check our website for times and maps.......

Have a great and safe week, everyone.......and, safe travels to all, especially on this holiday week!    

Peter

A few quick videos.......

Safe travels to all!

Peter

Thanks Scott for getting us started!   Here are my fun photos for this fine weekend!!

Repair work is about to begin soon!

N&W Y6b with a long coal drag moves through Butler Junction.

A Virginian Train Master overtakes the Y6b on the adjacent track.

Something to add to your bucket list. Spend the night in a real Lionel Caboose at The "Red Caboose Motel", Strasburg  Pennsylvania.

Gary from Michigan: Hope to see you out rail-fanning. 🚂

Scott Smith

A 2023 Christmas Layout memory

- walt

This was my first attempt at learning how to use an insulated track to trigger this light.  Needed a relay and wiring that was a new experience for me.  The video is only 10 seconds long - so nice and short

Another short (10 seconds) one:  This one is simple, something I've done many times: using an insulated track to activate an accessory

I just completed assembling the last structure that  I will be using on the layout. I purchased this about 12-15 years ago from Scale University. They were makers of top end craftsman kits. Unfortunately, the owner passed away many years ago and they are no longer in business. Anyhow I finally assembled the kit. it was one of the most difficult ones I ever put together, but I think it came out very well.  First are two images of the assembled kit. There’s also a picture of the box showing the other version with the shingled roof. Mine has the raised rib metal roof. Finally, there are a couple pictures showing the building sitting in place in the unfinished part of Mapleton, which I am going to be starting next.

Finally, was there a weekend photo fun last week? I went to post pictures but I couldn’t find it. Not sure if it wasn’t there or if I just missed it.

That’s it for this week. Enjoy!

Finally, was there a weekend photo fun last week? I went to post pictures but I couldn’t find it. Not sure if it wasn’t there or if I just missed it.

That’s it for this week. Enjoy!

Yes Virginia there was a Weekend Photo Fun last week. Last Friday evening I received a call from LocoLawyer wanting to know if I was OK. I lost track of what day it was. Sorry about that.

Scott Smith

Running with the Trackers in Rockville a few weeks ago…

@walt rapp posted:

A 2023 Christmas Layout memory

- walt

This was my first attempt at learning how to use an insulated track to trigger this light.  Needed a relay and wiring that was a new experience for me.  The video is only 10 seconds long - so nice and short

Another short (10 seconds) one:  This one is simple, something I've done many times: using an insulated track to activate an accessory

Craig approved of this video.

Neal, nice build on the house. First thing I noticed was the modeled brick basement with windows even. An overlooked detail on most kits.

@PRRMiddleDivision  Neal, your 1850's farmhouse looks great!

I stumbled across this early 2023 video taken during my Open Hearth construction.  As a test, we're tapping (pouring steel) No. 12 furnace.  Good thing it's only a test, because somebody forgot to put a slag ladle next to the teeming ladle's spout.  If we spill hot slag on the pouring floor that's going to be a dangerous mess!

George

@G3750 posted:

@PRRMiddleDivision  Neal, your 1850's farmhouse looks great!

Thanks George. The box says "post 1850's" but its more like the from the turn of the 20th century, then modernized by me with things like double hung windows and a raised seam metal roof as seen today.