Weekend Photo Fun 6-26-20-??

New Haven Railroad Ten-Wheeler 4-6-0 #816 is a Lionel Legacy model that has become a favorite of mine. I just like to let it run and listen to the steam sounds and whistle. Although this model says “New Haven,” it is actually a model of a New York Central Class-F locomotive.

MELGAR

Fun photos for this fine weekend! 

MOW crew at work.

Very early morning action.

The brakeman. 

Nothing new as the museum is still closed, had to dig back into the "way back machine".

July 2016 , UP & CSX  Triple Header

July 2014 D&H Double Header

Some subway running on my new 5 rail loop.

Great stuff so far! I've been so busy at work that that only thing I have done with the trains is wave at them as I walk past the layout........

These pics will help me get through the day!

Peter

This week I'll go back to regular posts showing work on the layout.

Work has been underway on a large URBAN area (not one of my usual rural scenes) for some time, specifically the city of Altoona, PA. Much of the city consists of three dimensional building flats that protrude half an inch to two inches or more from the backdrop. However, a last minute design change meant shifted the tracks too close to the backdrop along a curve, and there was just no way to fit in any three dimensional structures. See the following image:

So since backdrop painting is one of my favorite parts of the hobby, I made an executive decision to paint the buildings on the curved area of the backdrop. The following pictures show the project in progress, including the transition with the three dimensional structures and the work in progress. Keep in mind that the project is NOT completed. I still have to add more building details, some streets, trees, and finally apply a matte agent to remove the shine. But thought it might be of interest.

@Putnam Division posted:

Great stuff so far! I've been so busy at work that that only thing I have done with the trains is wave at them as I walk past the layout........

These pics will help me get through the day!

Peter

Peter,

What's keeping you so busy...COVID-19?

Action on the Seattle & Yakima RR

             have a great weekend everyone !

                  Marci's photo...

running western trains today

It is late 1949 and a F3 ABA consist is moving a mixed freight to eastern destinations.  These two year old engines are Phase 2 Late, the first F3 with the low pan top radiator fans.  When the Pennsy first ordered these, they were still buying ABBA sets based on their projections that 6,000hp was needed for most operations.  It did not take long before Pennsy management determined ABA consists were adequate.

I really like these 3rd Rail models.  I had not bought a PRR F3 before because, except for some older high end brass models, those available from Lionel/MTH/Williams had incorrect number boards.  While most railroads used the larger rectangular number boards you see on nearly all F3/F7 models, 3rd Rail added the correct small, streamlined number boards.  Thank you 3rd Rail.

More photos below.  Have a great and safe weekend.

@PRRMiddleDivision posted:

Peter,

What's keeping you so busy...COVID-19?

Short answer.....yes....both directly and indirectly.....long answer....I'll email you this weekend.

Peter

Scott Smith

This is/was my Father’s Day present from my kids.....

Peter

                                                  PAY TOLL - Section two..........

                                                        Still in progress.

Steve:

I like how you incorporated the Plasticville Interchange into the layout.

Neal Jeter 

A movie for this weekend from the Free State Junction Railway.

Here are some pics of aTiger 2 on a German Flat Car.

Did some more detail work on the "falls" area under one of the bridges.  More work to do, but getting there:

LORAM rail grinder coming back over the Grand Trunk Western railroad at Vicksburg, Michigan in June 2020.

Heading back East to Battle Creek, Michigan.

Andrew

Falcon Service

Atlas O Grand Trunk Western F3 A-unit diesel locomotive.

Andrew

Falcon Service

A 2019 Christmas Layout memory 

More of the zoo/nature park.

- walt

Been awhile,, slowly taking layout down will be building a new one in the new home In  the near future. Here are a few engine’s that just got around to running!! The the GM train of tomorrow is the newest to the collection and I love it!!! Way to go MTH trains 

started this project with an idea, then a designed model and now the actual structure is pretty complete (added another cupola)

CAD  Actual 

CAD  Actual 

                                                   GRAIN LOAD SWAP

         Sometimes you just have to choose an item for the car or your choice.

Just catching up. another great W/E of photos.

Scott, Great night shot.

Neal, That back drop is amazing, I cant wait to see it completed. 

SIRT, I see that you wasted no time in turning that overpass into a source of revenue. Great job and application of that P'ville toll plaza.