@farmerjohn…….beautiful layout and scene. Great work!
@DrSteveDC posted:Set up the Automatic Milk Car tonight. So many wires under this layout I think I may need to take out a larger life insurance policy, lol
Did you wire that track through the table? How did you do that? I was thinking of doing that with mine but other than cut the wire and reconnect everything I wasn't sur how. The controller and track didn't seem like it would be easy to unsolder / solder.
@ArtsModelTrains. It’s pretty simple. For the ucs track run the #1, #2 and #4 wire to the track. Connect an alternate power supply to wire #3. I didn’t take the controller apart. Just ran three wires down and soldered to the lead that is on the controller.
@Jim Van Every. Made by Lionel.
@farmerjohn posted:I finally got back to work today on a project I posted about earlier. My old farm stead scene. I farmed all my career and this scene is much as our family farm was when we had cattle. Old salt box house with an outside privy. This is how I grew up .
Outstanding! Awesome structures. Thank you for sharing.
@DrSteveDC posted:@Jim Van Every. Made by Lionel.
Were you responding to my query about the Dudley do right Accessory?
If so could you provide the title of the accessory that’s on the box?
@pennsyfan yes, it is called the maiden rescue. Here is the link to the Lionel website. https://www.lionel.com/product...iden-rescue-6-24230/
@DrSteveDC posted:@pennsyfan yes, it is called the maiden rescue. Here is the link to the Lionel website. https://www.lionel.com/product...iden-rescue-6-24230/
Thank You!
In deference to my 1:1 scale 1966 Pontiac Lemans Sprint; 
I am foreclosing on the Ford dealership and reopening it as a Pontiac dealership. So today I removed the T-Bird and Mustang from the turntables and replaced them with a GTO and a Camaro. I also replaced the other T- Bird on display with another GTO. I cannot find a 1/43 Lemans anywhere. I started using my detail sander on the Ford rotating sign and will replace it with a Pontiac Indian head. I did this on the Harley Davidson Diner when I changed the name and it worked out great. See that here
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I'm in the process of turning a Bachmann On30 2-6-0 tender into a water tank. I'm using the 'oil tank' top from one of their ten wheelers, cut down with a brass K27 tender water hatch. On the side is a mixture of the angle from a water tank and the valve and swivel nozzle from a water column kit, both white metal from old kits found recently. On the wood platform I already have for it, it should line up perfectly with my trench engine.
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@Odenville Bill posted:Good evening y'all. It has been more than a month since I was in the train building. I broke a foot falling off my layout in January . I will soon continue building an incline from the second to the third level. It was my fault, I was working tired. I've kept up on the forum to keep up my spirits. Progress with photos soon.
Bill
Good to hear from you Bill. Take care of that foot. Don’t push it.
@p51 posted:I'm in the process of turning a Bachmann On30 2-6-0 tender into a water tank. I'm using the 'oil tank' top from one of their ten wheelers, cut down with a brass K26 tender water hatch. On the side is a mixture of the angle from a water tank and the valve and swivel nozzle from a water column kit, both white metal from old kits found recently. On the wood platform I already have for it, it should line up perfectly with my trench engine.
nice build
Nice work as always gents.
@pennsyfan- that Lemans is a beauty! @farmerjohn- great scene. @p51- The tank looks great Lee. @DrSteveDC- that control panel is at the perfect height for little hands.
I got the two Menards trucks set in place on the layout yesterday. I extended the wires and dropped them through from the top so I don't have to do back flips under the layout. I still need to connect them to power. Maybe tonight. I didn't take any pix but I assure you it happened.....
Bob
@farmerjohn posted:I finally got back to work today on a project I posted about earlier. My old farm stead scene. I farmed all my career and this scene is much as our family farm was when we had cattle. Old salt box house with an outside privy. This is how I grew up .
What a great job capturing your memories. The buildings, and ground cover are amazing.
Bob @RSJB18
I would much rather see the back flips under the layout ! 
Keep up the good work, as Mike g. instructs
Have Fun
Seth
@Seth Thomas posted:Bob @RSJB18
I would much rather see the back flips under the layout !
Keep up the good work, as Mike g. instructs
Have Fun
Seth
Given my limited space, I can barely get half of my fat @$# under there as is.....
Thanks
Bill sorry to read about your mishap but glad that you are recovering and will be back at it soon.
Would love to see some photos.
@Odenville Bill posted:Good evening y'all. It has been more than a month since I was in the train building. I broke a foot falling off my layout in January . I will soon continue building an incline from the second to the third level. It was my fault, I was working tired. I've kept up on the forum to keep up my spirits. Progress with photos soon.
Bill
Bill, I’m sorry you broke your foot, but glad we were able to help keep your spirits up! We will look forward to seeing your incline
I took some time to enjoy the layout today with a different engine and rolling stock. Doing cleaning and boxing of items on the layout as I get ready for some revisions and bring out the power tools and vacuum.
Sincerely, John Rowlen
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@Odenville Bill posted:Good evening y'all. It has been more than a month since I was in the train building. I broke a foot falling off my layout in January . I will soon continue building an incline from the second to the third level. It was my fault, I was working tired. I've kept up on the forum to keep up my spirits. Progress with photos soon.
Boy, talk about getting off on the wrong foot! 
Seriously, hope you're feeling better soon . . . and I suggest you either install cargo nets, or leave the top of the layout to the trains in the future! 
Rich returned from fishing and was here Sunday PM. We installed the next set of tunnels (2) and four sections of the retaining wall for the first tunnel.
Today I spread ballast, finished the wall, and cleaned up. Sounds simple but it took hours. One photo doesn’t do the amount of work required justice but, on the railroad, there are days like this.
Paula is next with scenery. We are leaving some incomplete areas awaiting inspiration/creativity.
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Thanks for all the comments everyone. Our hobby is much more fun when others enjoy the
m also . Here is a few pics at different angles. I still need to add tall grass and shrubbery around house. Seems like there is always more you can add to a scene. So much fun.
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Wow, John, the farm looks GREAT!
@farmerjohn posted:
Wow! Complete with cow pies. I'll not ask how you modelled those. I can almost smell them. (Maybe a new scent for smoke fluid?)
Love your work - everything looks scratch built.
Bob
Proof that they do exist......
I still need to connect the wiring and add some details.
Bob
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@RSJB18 posted:Proof that they do exist......
I still need to connect the wiring and add some details.
Bob
Great scenes Bob.
That’s a great looking scene Bob. Further proof, based upon your demonstrated creativity and myriad skills, that you need a larger layout.
@pennsyfan @Tranquil Hollow RR- thanks gents.
Yes, I do need a bigger layout (and 2 less kids filling up my basement)......
I've been playing around with the track plan I was working on for the existing space. My existing layout is on the left wall in this plan. I revamped the right side and ditched the turntable for an engine facility and an industrial area instead. I can turn steam engines on the connector track/ engine yard lead.
Yellow and green are ground level, blue is elevated (2% grade). Running the SCARM simulator, I can run 2 trains, or 1 on the outer/ upper, while switching on the inner track. A couple different routes adds interest as well. Curves are 054/ 042, Ross, and Gargraves sectional and flex.
It's a pretty good plan IMHO for a small space. Checks most of the boxes I would want. Whether I'll ever build it is a different story.
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My suggestion would be to pick a start date. It could commence as “an experiment”; just to see how the space works out. Sort of like, “well it followed me home might as well keep it”?
Jay
Hi Guys and Gals,
Here's one of several DD kits I have been working on.
Dave
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Hi everyone I hope your all doing well! @Odenville Bill Bill I am sorry to hear about your fall and your broken foot I hope your on the mend! Take care!
I have to say I am sorry as I have been gone for a couple days and man did I get way behind on what is getting done here! Sorry to you and to myself as that is a lot to catch up on! LOL
I handed out a bunch of likes and would love to comment. on everyone's project's, but that would take up to much space on such an important page like this! I do have a couple comments to make.
@Bob "O" Great Scene and I love the smoke!
@RSJB18 Bob, Thank you and yes I did take a Husky stack car and did a test run, I guess I should try a Amtrack passenger car.
@farmerjohn John WOW I find your farm scene very impressive! I always loved the look and feeling of a farm, my Aunt and Uncle had a dairy farm and it looked like a wonderful place to live, but then I remember all the work that went into and know it would have kicked my rear! I think it is great how you bring your real life into model train life!
Well guys I really haven't got a lot done lately. Between my knee killing me and Covid it doesn't leave much interest in doing much, but after a couple days sitting on my rear going stir crazy, I took the chance and while the CEO was at work, I got out to the train room, laid out some track with a 054 curve and a 072 curve at the very beginning. The 072 curve was a suggestion from @chris a. from the forum. He said it would soften the entry to the tight 054 and may reduce any problems.
So I put it all together added power and one very big 4-8-4 UP Steam Engine. Low and behold the track set up passed! What sucked is I had to take up all the track to put the cork roadbed down! LOL Today I plan on putting the track back down!
Just a couple pictures.
Get that done then I can start working on the next section of the bench for the outside of the loops.
I hope everyone has a great day and finds time to have fun with their layouts and trains!
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@luvindemtrains posted:Here's one of several DD kits I have been working on.
Seems an all-too-appropriate depiction of a fireworks factory! 
I'm almost done with track weathering. I first painted the ties with Mission Models Rail Tie Brown using an airbrush. I liberally applied to the ties and rail as well. After cleaning the head of the rail, I came back with Floquil Rail Brown. I aimed for the center of the rail but was happy to get overspray onto the ties, as I think it adds a look similar to real life modern railroad tracks. Once I ballast, I'll come back for a final pass of the Rail Brown to get a little onto the ballast between the ties.
- Jason
Steve wiring done is a big deal. Congratulations.
Jason the ballast looks great. We like the look that you have achieved. May ballasting go well… and quick.
Dave sorry about your loss. Hope that other parts of the layout were not harmed. 😮
Steve I am with Bill, getting all that wiring done is a big deal! If you were closer, I would have you come over and help with mine LOL
Well guys I was out in the train room today got my track put back down and tested, went well! Then I put up the free piece of plywood and marked it for cutting, but that will have to wait till I paint the bench work I have up already. The more I am able to stay off my knee and also off the top of the table even better!
Plus, now that I have the plywood marked, I can take it back out to the garage to cut it!
Well, finally got the signal block wired to respond to the twin trolley trigger and stop sections:
[Note: power to the whole layout is being controlled by voice via Alexa.]
Seeing how I cleaned all the track yesterday I figured I should start the tedious task of cleaning the truck wheels.
I had an iPad mount kicking around for a while so I put it to good use. I do use my iPad and or universal remote. I preordered the base 3 last May so I’m sure it will be even greater use when it arrives.
Gene
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