Weekend Photo Fun 5-25-12-??

I forgot I had saved this military-themed photo.  I guess Memorial Day Weekend is a good time to revisit this scene.  Thanks to all of you who have served!

- Mike

Here is a quick video some an Amtrak train on a custom made stone arch bridge. 

Fresh off the boat, on to a FedEx truck, and then on to my layout: Lionel's new SD-40-2 #s 8028 & 8033 (lashed-up) in CSX colors, RS-11 #7605 sporting PC black, and the most handsome of all, #s 1205 & 1216  D&H Sharknoses. All run and sound great with the SD-40s sounding particulalry awesome.

And most importantly, remembering all those who can't be with us this weekend to play trains. Happy memorial day everyone!

-Len

My completed restoration of my HellGate bridge.

Before:

After:

'cause they give us the freedom to.....

Picked up my MTH Gevo Hybrid set this weekend.  She's a keeper, but I'd have to say I'll give Lionel extra points for their version.

Now, what really I need is for Lionel or MTH to make it in S!

I finally finished laying track on the mainlines tonight!

It's 4x9.5'.  The funny shape is because I salvaged 3 of the tables from my previous FasTrack layout... which I had intended to keep when I moved... but just didn't fit into our new apartment

So, I started over.  This time with ScaleTrax.  I'm liking the looks.  On to the wiring so I can finally run some trains.

Here is the Lionel Legacy NYC Sharks that I got this past Friday.

I am not into diesels, but the Baldwin Shark and ALCO PA & FA get my attention.  I like their body styling!