Weekend Photos June 7, 2013

COOL!

 

Let's see if this one survives?!

 

Here's a shot from my old, old layout AKA Greenbrook 1 circa June 2010. I was playing around with a Canon T1i and decided there was nothing about that I liked. It was a klunk. This was also around the time I decided I didn't like my layout anymore and took some time off from it. I tore the main section of it down to the floor 6 months later and rebuilt it.

 

Anyway, here is a modified K-Line USRA Mikado set up to be a NYC H6 (right? - I forget now). On the adjacent track is a Mullet River kit.

 

 

Good photos guys!

 

Norm wrote:

 

I decided I didn't like my layout anymore

 

LOL!  Most folks would die to have your throw-aways!

 

 

I would post photos of my layout, but I had enough humiliation on the golf course yesterday, don't need any here.  I did finish my last train project for a while so hopefully I'll get back to putting in/finishing some more scenery.

Great pics all! J-Daddy, those rock formations are really nice- How did you get that to look so good? Very cool-

Diesel power from Lima, Alco and EMD await the call on a sunny day in June, 1952.

 

 

 

An FS10 (H10-44) switches the Annville industrial district.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Jeff, plaster rock molds with acrylic paints, raw sienna, yellow orche, white, then use some india ink to die it for the details, My daughter help me with the shrubs! 

A B&O tug working the canal downtown......

 

Alan

 

 

I see you got the picture posting down again.

 

 

 

A work in progress. Engine service facility is somewhat complete. The girder bridge simply spans the tracks to the coal dock area. They service an industry featuring a Korber flat. This track is non operational and spans just the benchwork. It's used to disguise the fact that the tracks end a few feet past the coaling dock. The Lionel coal tower is a nice piece. I added some styrene to hide the fact that coal being hoisted to the bunker goes into a solid wall. Styrene was also added to the legs of the tower to give them a solid look. The water tower and sanding tower are from Weaver. Need some wood trim to separate the Scenic Express backdrops from the wall.

 

 

Following the local to Schenectady.

 

 

 

I just picked this up last week.  I am having problems with my airbrush so I haven't weathered it yet.  Just a quickie with dullcote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave C,  

 

I really like that scene!  I have a similar sized area that I need to fill with flats.  I have never really done that before.

 

Dave

Love the water tower,  You said it is from weaver, is it brass.  Nick

Nick...if I may answer on behalf of Dave C., it is in fact a Weaver brass model.  The footings on the bottom of each leg as well as the center column are mostly underground on the prototype.  I have no idea why Weaver put such large footings on their tower.  I have the model and plan on cutting off most of the extra or sinking it down into the layout somehow.

 

Very nice pictures everyone!!

 

Alan

Nice shots guys, keep'm coming.

Dave M.

I so want an A2! Nice.

Bob B.

Do I see Lionel tubular rail in the second photo? Looks great!

Rick.

 

Nice shots Don - Whose model is this? Really nice with the silver trucks and undercarriage.

Hi Rick.  Nope, it's good old Gargraves.

Rick,

 

Here is one for sale.  The price is a bit high for what it is.  Maybe you can work a deal??

 

http://www.thetoyexchange.com/...-CENTRAL-2-8-4-.aspx

 

Dave

Hey Dave....the A2 looks really good with the dull coat application!  Almost looks like you did the complete weathering job.  Anyway...I see a nice electrical pole with transformers,etc.  Did you scratch build it?

 

Thanks,

Alan

It is a 3rd Rail FL-9.

Thanks Dave....yes, the price is out of my reach! Oh but "I believe in dreams" (Grace Slick).

 

Bob B. I zoomed in on the photo and I can see the Gargraves Rail Clips now. To me the rail head looks round though...camera angle I suppose. Many Thanks.

 

Rick.

Here is some work I did over the week-end:

 

 

Lone Star High Railers in Grapevine TX. Our layout is in an old baggage car next to the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. We've got a 1:48 next to a 1:1.

As always, these pictures are OUTSTANDING!

 

AF