This is an outstanding model done by Woodland scenics. It will remain on my test layout for quite a while.
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@Alex M posted:This is an outstanding model done by Woodland scenics. It will remain on my test layout for quite a while.
WOW! Exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks so much, Alex, for posting this. I have an N scale version on the way, but will probably change out one of my O scale buildings for this one. My parents owned and operated a TV sales and service shop for 40 years. i built a wood model of the building and used it on our old attic layout for many years. Like you, I will change the sign on this one.
Regards,
Jerry
Morning guys, I hope your all doing well!
I was able to get out to the train room this morning, glue hasn't dried yet on my sides for the upper loop yet so I worked on the lift road bridge.
@chris a Chris, thanks for the update and the information about the 1/4" strip on the fence, I need something to hold down the thin wood I am cutting!
@Alex M Alex that sure is an eye catcher! I can't wait to see it on your layout!
Well guys as I said I worked on the upper road bridge. I added my auto loader ramp so I could justify the 2 Auto cars I have. Here is a couple photos and a short video to show everything stays in place! LOL
I hope you all have a great day and find time for your layout and trains! Most of all I hope you find time to have fun!
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Trying to hook up hobo camp after table was cut and moved.. Bad back, so help coming over…..
Been slowly converting the four Miller Engineering signs I have from battery power to a 4.5v bus I set up. Two down so far. Also running power to Lionel radar tower and oil pump accessories, controlled via toggle switches.
Have a Lionel double-track signal I'm still wrestling with. Electrical stuff always takes me awhile to figure out. Sometimes it's like finding that one pistachio nut that won't crack open.
No pics yet.
I’ve been playing around with finishing the TT scenics. I’ve been procrastinating about filling in the gap between rubber brick wall and the homasote. Anyhoo, after this round dries overnight I should be able to finish the fill and then throw weathering on it and some flock. My Evans parts came in today. Now I can hook up my two welders😁
@obxtrainman posted:I’ve been playing around with finishing the TT scenics. I’ve been procrastinating about filling in the gap between rubber brick wall and the homasote. Anyhoo, after this round dries overnight I should be able to finish the fill and then throw weathering on it and some flock. My Evans parts came in today. Now I can hook up my two welders😁
Be VERY careful handling the Evan's stuff. The wire is very fragile.
Don't ask me how I know......
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Lights , LED's and animation are my three sicknesses. I have bags of LED's , all different colors, brightness and flash rates. So here is my latest creation -
Here are a few construction shots. It was a royal pain cutting out the squares - would have been much easier with a Glow Forge like AlanRail has. Would have asked him to help me out but he is already working on another project of mine. 
Sorry for the bad pics but cameras & computers are my enemy.
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JP, very, very nice.
@Bill Sherry posted:Lights , LED's and animation are my three sicknesses. I have bags of LED's , all different colors, brightness and flash rates. So here is my latest creation -
Here are a few construction shots. It was a royal pain cutting out the squares - would have been much easier with a Glow Forge like AlanRail has. Would have asked him to help me out but he is already working on another project of mine.
Sorry for the bad pics but cameras & computers are my enemy.
Very cool. is it animated so you can change the score?
Looks like it wasn't a good day for the visiting team.....
@mike g. - there are lift bridges and then there is what you have. That is impressive.
@Bill Sherry - Sweet scoreboard. Way to bring a scene to life!
Rod - Thank you for the compliment. Appreciate it very much.
Bob - Lol sorry , it is static. Leave that up to GRJ or one of the other electronics wizards. JP
@SuperChief Thank you sir!
@Bill Sherry Looks outstanding! I think its cool the way it is, the home team is always winning! LOL
Finished up another car with Carman repairs on it. Really enjoying these projects, changes up the normal weathered car. Plus half of my rolling stock will be done once i finish the basement.
@Trainwreck nate posted:Finished up another car with Carman repairs on it. Really enjoying these projects, changes up the normal weathered car. Plus half of my rolling stock will be done once i finish the basement.
SGT. I think the details you do are just wonderful!
Hi Guys,
Alex M that is one beautiful TV repair store.
Mike G that lift bridge is awesome!
Mike R
JPLoco. Wow. I don't comment on this site a lot but the score board is over the top. Man do I love it. To me the lights make a layout and when something is done as you have really brings you're talent and of course patience to light. Thanks for posting you're work.
Working on the modular layout earlier this week.....had to replace some ballast in the yard.....
Have a great day, folks....
Peter
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Don’t ya luv trying to solder three hairs and some air.
This could go into "what did I do today", "what did you buy", or "what is on your workbench".
Picked up this Western Hobbycraft Trolley a few weeks ago and finally got it out onto the layout. This just has the DCRU no sound. Long story short the neutral wire coming from the lighting had broken off a brass pickup. And the car would only run in one direction. Successfully soldered the wire back using a micro torch (to get enough heat). Back on the track and everything works including the F-N-R - too bad there is no directional lighting. The short video is run at 80% speed so the crossing sound is far more pleasant than normal speed. Sharp looking car. Has Morrellville on the signage at either end. Thanks to @M. Mitchell Marmel and @OddIsHeRU for their help in working this out.
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farmerjohn - Thanks so much. I can't agree more about the lights. I can't tell you how many I have added here and there. If the scoreboard was a kit with the cutouts done already, you probably could build it in under 2 hours. If you want to talk patience, I upgraded Lionels Ferris wheel when it first came out with LED's. C'mon, a Ferris wheel with no lights at all ? It took me probably 2-3 weeks of nights at least to add around 400 LED's to all the spokes on the wheel and then figure a way to keep them lit as the wheel rotated. I'll dig out a few pics and post some later. JP
Oops - Mike G - thanks much !!!
@obxtrainman posted:Don’t ya luv trying to solder three hairs and some air.
@mike g. posted:SGT. I think the details you do are just wonderful!
Thanks brother just wait for the next one. Doing the Atlas one next so stand by.
@Trainwreck nate posted:Thanks brother just wait for the next one. Doing the Atlas one next so stand by.
Love your work Nate. Having real world experience certainly helps.
Thanks for your service too! 
UP layout and S gauge NYC Niagara assembly.
Afternoon guys, hope your all doing well!
@ScoutingDad Jeff, that trolly looks great! I am glad you were able to get it fixed and seems like an easy one!
Well guys, my glued dried on my side boards for my upper loop so I took it into the train room to fit it and glue it in place. That's where the problem started, I glued a 1/2" wide strip on the top side of the strip to act as a guide for height about the decking. Well, when I went to flex it into place the upper section with the 1/2" strip worked great, the single layer below it broke away right down the grain of the wood.
I guess I could try gluing 2 full Pices together and see what happens, or just wait till next time I get to town and buy some Masonite.
Either way it was worth a try, now the wife has some kindling for the wood stove! LOL
I hope you all have a great day and find time for your layout and trains!
I finished removing the mth factory lettering under the cab window of my new RS3 and replaced it with more prototypical MTA signage. I dull/gloss coated it after drying and it looks and feels like factory new -
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Love your lift bridge Mike
@Strap Hanger posted:I finished removing the mth factory lettering under the cab window of my new RS3 and replaced it with more prototypical MTA signage. I dull/gloss coated it after drying and it looks and feels like factory new -
Looks good Strap. And no scratches from the handrails too!
My RS-1 and caboose are in Lynbrook. I'm going to pick them up next week.
Mike g- tried and failed is better than not trying at all. Next time try curving the pieces when you glue them up. This will get them pre-formed slightly before you wrap it around the curve. Soaking in hot water helps soften the wood too.
I finally finished cleaning the track last night. I'm also trying to find a way to kill the buzz (I used to hate being a buzz kill), from my 5121/ 2's. If I can just find a way to stop the vibration from the solenoid shaft without re-wiring I'd be happy.
I just need to hold each with my finger. As soon as I can grow a third hand I will have it solved.
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:Looks good Strap. My RS-1 and caboose are in Lynbrook. I'm going to pick them up next week.
You, my friend, have amazing powers of resistance. If it wasn't for your post, I would question whether you were still breathing or conscious. Hasn't it already been waiting there for almost a week? Even if I tried, my body would find itself compelled to use whatever means available (car, motorcycle, jetski, etc.) to pick up a pre order after a few days. I could not rest until it was in my possession. I tip my hat to you and your ability to manage this train addiction of ours, LOL!
@Strap Hanger posted:You, my friend, have amazing powers of resistance. If it wasn't for your post, I would question whether you were still breathing or conscious. Hasn't it already been waiting there for almost a week? Even if I tried, my body would find itself compelled to use whatever means available (car, motorcycle, jetski, etc.) to pick up a pre order after a few days. I could not rest until it was in my possession. I tip my hat to you and your ability to manage this train addiction of ours, LOL!
Not quite. They just called me today that they had arrived at the store. Yes- a week from Brooklyn to Lynbrook......
Monday is the earliest I can get there.
slow and steady wins the race.
@RSJB18 posted:“slow and steady”
Isn’t that the motto of the LIRR???
@Apples55 posted:Isn’t that the motto of the LIRR???
Slow...yes, steady?????? NOT!
@RSJB18 posted:Slow...yes, steady?????? NOT!
I don’t know, Bob... after listening to my former Lawn-guy-lind colleagues complaining for many years, I got the distinct impression that the delays, breakdowns, cancelled trains, crowded conditions, etc. were pretty steady!!!
@Apples55 posted:I don’t know, Bob... after listening to my former Lawn-guy-lind colleagues complaining for many years, I got the distinct impression that the delays, breakdowns, cancelled trains, crowded conditions, etc. were pretty steady!!!
OH- you were talking about THAT kind of steady.......
Haven't done much since I went back to work January 3rd. I added a 4rth tree that to match the 3 that were there. I'm also still working on finishing the downstairs bathroom but will get it in gear soon. Sidewalk weathering, utility poles, parking and street lines, signs, signals, mailboxes and fire plugs are on my to do list. It's still a pleasure to see what others are doing so keep up the good work.
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@DaveRipp: Layout really looking good! Best Wishes
Don
@mike g. posted:Morning guys, I hope your all doing well!
Well guys as I said I worked on the upper road bridge. I added my auto loader ramp so I could justify the 2 Auto cars I have. Here is a couple photos and a short video to show everything stays in place! LOL
I hope you all have a great day and find time for your layout and trains! Most of all I hope you find time to have fun!
Nice Mike.
First that airport runway and now this operating bridge. Great operation on the bridge .
You just keep getting the layout progressing by leaps and bounds.
Scouting Dad: Loved the trolley cars. I am old enough to actually remember riding on such cars in New Jersey. Not "tourist" type rides but rides when the trolley was a real part of the public transit system. By the time I was about 5 (1949 or so) they were gone, replaced by buses...which I also remember because who can forget the wonderful aroma of burnt diesel in the NJ summer!! (no air conditioning then).
Best wishes
Don
When I added an extra siding at the back of the layout last year, I did not get the switch and surrounding track as level as it should have been. Part of this is due to building on layers and not stripping everything down. That was a dreadful thought as the ballast and detailing were already in.
Finally decided to fix the issue, with the thought that a Premier Big Boy should be arriving (someday soon), and it is unlikely it will like the dip.
While I can take the background scenery out (sectional), and pop up from behind, I decided to attack this by climbing onto the layout. The inch thick foam helps to distribute my bulk on the layout and it keeps the track from digging into my knees. I really wish I had built this section with an open grid. Trying to level this section of track is proving to be a challenge, particularly since it is on a curve and about 6 feet long. The shimming I tried previously did not work all that well. Plus the left side is about a half inch higher than the right side due to the grade needed. If I could I would lay in a 1/2 piece of plywood, but just do not have the clearance.
I don't know about you guys but working on my hands and knees anymore is really tiresome. Makes me wish I was back in my 50s again! Well 30s would be better but that really is wishful thinking.
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