Weekend Photo Fun 7-30-21-??

Love that tinplate, Scott. Where did you wind up placing that round building or did you sell it ?

@Strap Hanger posted:

Love that tinplate, Scott. Where did you wind up placing that round building or did you sell it ?

I still haven't finished it

Here are my pictures from "Where no Man has gone before..."

The first picture gives you perspective on the second 2.

Here he is, the man, the myth, the legend.  And William Shatner

The door on the boxcar opened when the assistant handed it to Mr. Shatner so his signature was a little squished but the car is now officially signed by The Captain!

                           VTR #1994...

I really like my recently acquired Lionel Legacy model of Boston & Maine Ten-Wheeler #2074 except for the toy-like light-grey color of the firebox and smokebox. This engine has classic looks, excellent steam sounds and is just the right size for my 10’-by-5’ New England style model railroad. Ten-wheelers were used to pull both freight and passenger trains, and I’ve been running both types of consists. I would like to see Lionel release this model in Boston & Albany livery…

MELGAR

Yeah, I know Sharks don't belong under wire.  But Sharks are too cool to not be on my layout........

Great photos everyone!  Here are my photos of the fun kind for this fine weekend!  Be safe = Be well!  

The other side of the tracks.

The daily commute.

Rail Rover??

A 2020 Christmas Layout memory.

Continuing with showing the residences that made up Waltburg on the plateau.  This one is my house in Shaler, PA.  I made a road crew scene because roadwork was being done in front of my house.

- walt

For placement perspective:

This is the 3rd of the temp layouts that I built earlier this year for 2 reasons:

A couple of shots from last weekend's Greenberg show in Monroeville, PA.  The first is a billboard I made that was inspired by a couple of my fellow Hi-Railers who took an Amtrak trip from Pittsburgh to the Grand Canyon and back and had the "Full Amtrak Experience."

The second is Lionel legacy 4-6-0 custom painted for the Monongahela RR by one of our other members.

Andy

Pre-ordered Lionel Strasburg #90 today. the #89 gets a friend. Have a great weekend.

I was in Philly this AM......the view from the Dog Park......I'm not sure who likes it better.... me or Grand Dog Rufus....

This line started out as the B&O line from DC to North Jersey.....

Have a great and safe weekend, folks!

Peter

There was a Westbound Canadian National train of all potash hoppers passing through Michigan on Tuesday.

Andrew

Falcon Service

The recent Atlas O Master Series GRAND TRUNK WESTERN EVANS 53' double-plug-door box cars.

Andrew

Falcon Service

                                       Last weeks rare find, WF Custom Coach...

Look at them. Dreaming inside their boxes about heading to the Harmon Shops for upgrades. I was talking with Pat this morning what work is going to be done, and had hoped my lighter the normal weekend schedule would get them in a shipping box today and out the door, not to be. However though, I cancelled one of my plans for today so I can make a trip out tomorrow to get these out and do the other cancelled plan tomorrow. Just seems anymore I get things done by the skin of my teeth. Rest assured, these will get to Pat sometime next week to join the que and we will be seeing some stuff pop up soon on my Mohawk (18009) that made its way to him.

P.S., that is the Hudson J1's, the KLine and Lionel(with the Vandy tender).

@MELGAR posted:

I really like my recently acquired Lionel Legacy model of Boston & Maine Ten-Wheeler #2074 except for the toy-like light-grey color of the firebox and smokebox. This engine has classic looks, excellent steam sounds and is just the right size for my 10’-by-5’ New England style model railroad. Ten-wheelers were used to pull both freight and passenger trains, and I’ve been running both types of consists. I would like to see Lionel release this model in Boston & Albany livery…

MELGAR

I posted photos of my NKP version after it was painted by Harry in the original thread relating to the Ten-Wheeler color mistakes. It turned out great.  I don’t think it was overly expensive and makes a significant improvement. You should consider it for your B&M.

Great layout, by the way!

On the club's permanent layout this AM, Dr. Dave brought his 1987 Scale Hudson that had received an ERR sound board--ran silky smooth and the sounds were great:

And last week I forgot to post Chief Drew's colorful C&NW Geep working a mixed freight of GB&W and Milwaukee Road:

A Lackawanna F3 leads a freight around the bend past Rosesara Park station. It’s a park named after my two oldest granddaughters, and served by a trolley line.

Great stuff, everyone!

Peter

A video of my layout taken about 2015.

Here was my “ride” today, was spotted around 3PM.

From 2018, pair of Lionel GP30’s

@SIRT posted:

                                       Last weeks rare find, WF Custom Coach.

Is this custom painted?  I know MTH made a 5 car set and this car isn't part of the set.

Hi Frank -

Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers, 60’ Lionel smooth side, custom painted. Cars are OK. Masking lines are not smooth. Had to add a few corrections also. Better than nothing.

The MTH & Lionel 20” cars book better on large layouts. I like to keep everything under 60’.

IMW is the only correct commuter cars but still 70’ is to long for O scale plus their cars are 2 rail.

We really need all the CORRECT LIRR versions offered in 60’.

K-Line 60' was the only model to get close with doors at both ends of their cars but were still not accurate.

Well, the two J1a's are on their way to the Harmon Shops. I actually got a lucky surprise when I was coming back home to get to see #60 coming back around to the station in Ringoes. I figured I would pop in and get a few pics, and maybe get lucky to shoot a bit of video as well.

B&O transition era power: Mikado & F3

Great photo Ralph.  The signal bridge was the only thing keeping me from a "Is it live or is it Memorex?" moment.