Couple of shots of B&A Hudson 608. Engine was a mid 90's MTH Proto 1. Always was a strong runner. A few years ago it was upgraded with EOB by Forum member Superwarp. I re lettered it as a B&A and even gave it the trademark square sandome. Even with some recent acquisition of some Legacy steamers as well as some with DCS. This one remains one of my favorites. It's been off the layout for a few years and just recently got a good cleaning and lube job. Still runs as strong as ever.
Yes its Friday... and Its a Layout workout weekend!!!!!
I broke my one and only rule this week. No modern diesels! But this one reminded me of growing up in Plymouth Michigan. I can remember the day these showed up in town...
Thanks to another Forum member, I really enjoy running it on the layout.
And the sound is incredible for a TMCC engine...
Did anyone make a dummy that would look good with the GP30?
I'm pretty sure that Lionel, for one, has a non-powered GP-30 in Chessie colors.
- Mike
I looked but cannot find it in TMCC. I believe there is a Legacy Gp30 that is a non powered? Can you run the two together?
I don't know any reason why it wouldn't. They're not tethered or anything like that, so can't think of any reason why not. Don't know how old your TMCC is...is it scale? Are you maybe worried about mis-matched size?
Great Photos Guys!
Its scale, honestly your right the new Legacy GP-30 only has light features and electro-couplers? Should be able to "lash" it up?
Saw this photo last weekend at Smokey Bones Restaurant, Waterford Lakes Town Center, 303 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, Florida.
Howard
Always enjoy Weekend Photo Fun.
more golf course progress
"It doesn't get any better then this'.....ENJOY!!!!
LOL! I had forgotten about that marketing line.
How true.
Still working on wiring, have I mentioned that I hate wiring....
. Just replaced the smoke unit in a new to me Williams semi-sc*le Hudson which is pictured here hauling a set of Lionel conventional classic Madison cars.....
Paul
The last shots of Part 1 of Going Electric.......the engines and consists are due for a change this weekend.
Peter
End of train device, prewar American Flyer style...
Always enjoy Weekend Photo Fun.
more golf course progress
Are you modeling a particular golf course? I ask because I have a model of the clubhouse of Royal Portrush Golf Club in N. Ireland that was done for me about 30 years ago and I'd love to incorporate it into a layout, but am utterly clueless in how to do it.
Mikey,
I need to see more of that layout, it looks beautiful! 
I will post more pics next week,may have time to post one of our other layouts.
Mikey
Here is the object of my latest efforts. This is where we stand today. Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks as we try to make it look like something other than a plywood cliff.
Just won this with a best offer , looking forward to it arriving.
Can the scale couplers be replaced with Lionel or MTH ones?James
PS Just arrived this afternoon, runs great & loving all the lights.
Yep, the two K-Line Plymouth switchers I have came with both 3 rail knuckle and scale couplers. Very simple to switch over.
Click on the triangle.
Mike CT; very nice video.
Are you modeling a particular golf course? I ask because I have a model of the clubhouse of Royal Portrush Golf Club in N. Ireland that was done for me about 30 years ago and I'd love to incorporate it into a layout, but am utterly clueless in how to do it.
No, not modeled after any particular course. The task here was a nine hole course using the Dept 56 perfect putts (operating) and Dept 56 putting greens. The putting greens became the tee's, after cutting them to size. This course is actually 4 separate pieces. Once the initial structures were made, it was a matter of moving the greens and tees around to figure out locations, elevations, fairways, etc. A static course would actually be quite easy compared to this!
aubv, that golf coarse in the coolest thing I have seen in a while.
Brad
I've started adding tunnel lights to the many to tunnels on my layout...
Thanks,
Eric Siegel
Rich,
Great shots og the DD35a.
K
That's a nice, dramatic low-level shot, joker. 
Bruce
Yep, the two K-Line Plymouth switchers I have came with both 3 rail knuckle and scale couplers. Very simple to switch over.
Thanks Bill It did not come with replacement coupler but still pulls a great load with the scale couplers connected to the 027 ones.James 
Completed this week......a trackside structure for the layout under construction. I am unable to do layout work due to minor foot surgery......but can sit at my desk.....
AM Models and scratch built base.
AM Models makes 4 different O scale sheds. If your railroad is steam era, you can't have too many small buildings on your layout
AM Models makes 4 different O scale sheds. If your railroad is steam era, you can't have too many small buildings on your layout
Good to know they are still around....thx
Here's a great photo taken by my son Steven who has registered for the Forum, but has yet to post. I'm posting this on his behalf because it is such a striking photo. A pair of Lionel SD-40-2T tunnel motors leading a D&RGW GP-60 (out of view) round the curve at Mattawana. Not prototypical, but a great photo by my son!
Your son's personal record has been awarded ten merits for outstanding model railroad photo composition and lighting.
SIRT, terrific modeling; and, it's good to know that following his movie and comic book career, THE HULK found gainful employment delivering Borden's milk.
Love the shot, Scott........love the Pevler Blue!
Peter
Super job, Alex!
Peter
Great pic, Richard!
Peter
It's a Full House on the graveyard shift!
Dave C.....always love pics of your layout!
Peter
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