Weekend Photo Fun 6-8-18---??

Layout looking good

Got a new PRR G5s (MTH)

Nothing new on the layout this week.   But caught a lot of real train action while out walking the dog.

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Layout progress.... slow but still going.  Trees are really going to make it look a TON better but for now I'm still doing ground cover and even some building up of terrain. 

The cement for the concrete for Yankee Stadium was supplied by the Edison Portland Cement Company, which was founded by Thomas Alva Edison (yes, THAT Thomas Edison).  To commemorate this, check these 2 Lionel Made in USA hoppers out.

Stu

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A 2017 Christmas Layout memory

PA law says headlights must be on when it's raining.

- walt

tackindy posted:

Layout progress.... slow but still going.  Trees are really going to make it look a TON better but for now I'm still doing ground cover and even some building up of terrain. 

Where did you get the 1/43 59 Cadillac ambulance? I could use one to make an Ecto 1 model...

walt rapp posted:

A 2017 Christmas Layout memory

PA law says headlights must be on when it's raining.

- walt

It’s all finished 

Alex M posted:

It’s all finished 

Looks great Alex!

Are the Lionel covered hoppers from Weaver tooling? I'm guessing they are since I don't recognize them. The paint schemes look nice enough too. I really like the METCA reefers also.

The 2017 Atlas"O" Golden Spike Club car arrived via USPS delivery today. I know Atlas has had many travails lately about manufacturing and delivery, but I'd like to give them kudos for the new (to Atlas"O") thumbtack couplers. The thumbtacks on these new trucks are actually pushed back inside and hidden by the outer wheel set.  The operating mechanism has also improved over vintage Atlas"O" in that they operate freely like the Lionel rotating bearing truck 'push-tab" coupler did.

My cheers to Atlas for these improvements. And now the pictures.

Mike’s dog really seems to enjoy watching trains!  

A few pictures of the Menards Starbucks building.

My first Bruggere & Monson sighting, #5874

A couple of days ago. I finally finished the never-ending-Hudson project. Why "never-ending"? If you keep looking at it, you may get an idea. I may have the only one of these in 3RO. Maybe. 

Lou1985 posted:

tackindy posted:

Layout progress.... slow but still going.  Trees are really going to make it look a TON better but for now I'm still doing ground cover and even some building up of terrain. 

Where did you get the 1/43 59 Cadillac ambulance? I could use one to make an Ecto 1 model...

https://www.diecastdirect.com/...uctCode=ATL-7495-002

Working on porch railing and porch roof support for the Bordello....

tackindy posted:

Lou1985 posted:

tackindy posted:

Layout progress.... slow but still going.  Trees are really going to make it look a TON better but for now I'm still doing ground cover and even some building up of terrain. 

Where did you get the 1/43 59 Cadillac ambulance? I could use one to make an Ecto 1 model...

https://www.diecastdirect.com/...uctCode=ATL-7495-002

Thanks!

D500 posted:

A couple of days ago. I finally finished the never-ending-Hudson project. Why "never-ending"? If you keep looking at it, you may get an idea. I may have the only one of these in 3RO. Maybe. 

Beautiful model.  NH Joe

D500 posted:

A couple of days ago. I finally finished the never-ending-Hudson project. Why "never-ending"? If you keep looking at it, you may get an idea. I may have the only one of these in 3RO. Maybe. 

Wow, looks great!

The Yellow Bonnets passing through on the S&Y RR.

   Bill T.

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The new MTH RailKing Soo Line Extended-Vision Cabooses are an all new design. Compare the RailKing and the Premier models of Extended-Vision Caboose. The RailKing has no roofwalk and the Premier has a roofwalk. 

Andrew

Pics taken earlier this week in Cape Charles VA.......a short line that looks like it's seen better days. I suspect this is the old Pennsylvania RR line on the DelMarVa peninsula.

From Wikipedia:

As of May 18, 2018 Bay Coast Railroad hauled their last train before shutting down.

Peter

Ashland, VA....yesterday afternoon......

Peter

A friends carnival / circus. 

Cool photos and nice layout work folks!

Here's a quick shot of power sitting at the B&P engine house in Butler, PA on 5/27/18.  I just liked the lighting that evening.

In the foreground is slug 120 mated with GP40-3 3120 and GP38 2039.  To the right is one of the Brookville gensets, 1400 and GP40-3 3107.

My playmates this weekend:

The video:

I grew up near Clarendon, PA Does anyone know where I can buy the Tiona Refining Co car - 2017 Atlas 0 golden spike club car?