Weekend Photo Fun 11-8-24-??

I ran models of two F-series diesel locomotives on my 12’-by-8’ layout for this weekend.

Amtrak #102 was an EMD F7 Phase 1 locomotive. The model was made by Atlas O (30134002) in 2015 at MSRP $499.95 with TMCC and is pulling two Amtrak passenger cars by MTH. The real locomotive was Northern Pacific 6509A prior to becoming Amtrak #102 in 1972. It was built in November 1949 and retired in October 1975.

Metro-North #412 is a K-Line model (K2544-0412) delivered in 2000 at MSRP $309.95. I’ve been unable to find reliable information on the real #412.  I ran the model with two Metro-North 21-inch commuter coaches by Atlas O. Cars of this type ran in Connecticut as did Metro-North #413, which was painted in the same livery as seen here on #412.

MELGAR

A 2023 Christmas Layout memory.

I have a few images that I have not used from the 2023 layout during the course of this year.  Here are some not-yet-used pictures.

- walt

Well, that puts a wrap on 2023.

- walt

Here are some photos from this past weekend's Greenberg show in Monroeville, PA:

One of us was running a battery-powered locomotive as a test on Saturday (it ran for 4 hours straight pulling a short train before quitting).

On Sunday at the show, planning for our Kennywood Holiday Lights was finalized:

And after tear-down at Monroeville, we went straight to Kennywood to off-load two trailer loads and several car loads (the first of many) and take our annual Kennywood group photo.

Andy

Demarcation point for BNSF & BJRR Montogomery Illinois. No man's land, note the tie plates driven into the ground to keep the track straight.

Running with the SGMA in the Black Hall at York…

@Craignor posted:

Running with the SGMA in the Black Hall at York…

Those are gorgeous trains!

I've been playing around with adding some HO scale buildings in the background.  The buildings were a gift from a friend.

This week's video.

A trip to Menards:

Scott Smith

From San Francisco Bay to Humboldt Bay the scenic way.  It will be a 300 mile bicycle ride, but the former Northwestern Pacific right-of-way will become The Great Redwood Trail.  From the town of Willits north, the trail will follow the Eel River canyon—scenic but remote.  Landslides, collapsed tunnels, and abandoned rail cars need to be dealt with, but hikers, equestrians, cyclists, runners, wheelchair users, and others will see Northern California as few others see it.  Vineyards, oak woodlands, old growth redwood forests and the rugged, remote Eel River Canyon will one day be open to the public, but not yet.  Have a great weekend, everyone.

It’s now the late 40s on the Mohawk section of the New York Central. The time is the steam to diesel transition. A Hudson pulls a train of  mixed streamlined and heavyweight cars…….Two Geeps pull a mixed freight….

….and two short videos…..

Have a great and safe weekend, folks!

Peter

Almost done after 27 years!

@PRRMiddleDivision posted:

Almost done after 27 years!

The next question is what do you do after the railroad is finished. The pictures below show why I asked the question...

MELGAR

@scott.smith posted:

A friend of mine was having some DCS problems and invited me to his home to troubleshoot the problem. Everything is running now. I took these photos.

Scott Smith

That's a club quality layout.

@MELGAR posted:

The next question is what do you do after the railroad is finished. The pictures below show why I asked the question...

MELGAR

Oh, I get that comment all the time when I say I’m almost done and it’s easy to answer. I’m gonna clean up all the junk underneath the layout, get the room carpeted, build more train storage racks, and more than anything weather cars.

@PRRMiddleDivision posted:

Oh, I get that comment all the time when I say I’m almost done and it’s easy to answer. I’m gonna clean up all the junk underneath the layout, get the room carpeted, build more train storage racks, and more than anything weather cars.

I miss not having a model railroad in progress with track, structures and scenery yet to be built - not to mention trains to be purchased. Photographing the trains and layouts for forum posts and magazine articles keeps me busy but it doesn't quite provide the satisfaction of constructing models or a layout.

MELGAR

New from Jeff at the Train Loft, a MTH Railking Krispy Kreme car.

Neal Jeter

@MELGAR posted:

I miss not having a model railroad in progress with track, structures and scenery yet to be built - not to mention trains to be purchased. Photographing the trains and layouts for forum posts and magazine articles keeps me busy but it doesn't quite provide the satisfaction of constructing models or a layout.

MELGAR

Melgar,

Have you ever thought about a bit of reconstruction to satisfy that itch? The layouts are wonderful but if part of your joy is gone, why not change that? Especially when that's a part of the hobby you enjoy.  Seems like a great project you could work on with your "helpers" when they come visit. Not to mention maybe inspire another generation of modelers.

Dave

For all the vets on the forum:  Thank you for your service.

When I finally fully retired, I was a retired USAF specops pilot working for the Navy as a program manager buying Marine aircraft.

Happy Veterans Day.  Yes, you can say that.

Test run at the club for next weeks show.

@scott.smith posted:

A friend of mine was having some DCS problems and invited me to his home to troubleshoot the problem. Everything is running now. I took these photos.

Scott Smith

A possible future layout feature for the magazine, Scott? See if your friend might be interested.

@scott.smith posted:

This week's video.

Wonderful videos Scott.

Thanks for sharing sir.

@biscuitag97 posted:

Test run at the club for next weeks show.

Even with all the changes I still recognize Paterson when I see it.  I guess you're testing for open house season.