o gauge layout update 6/5/17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIzSwzgGeuk
sorry it's so shaky but it is live
Jdevleerjr posted:suzukovich posted:Jdevleerjr posted:Nothing on the layout for the last month or so, but did some 12 inch to 1 foot railroading today with the Michigan Transit Museum.
They run a short train just outside of Mt Clemens. Here is a few shots I took including one of the all volunteer crew.
crew.
Nice but it sacrilegious to have the Baldy being pulled by a diesel. The South Shore unit I can understand.
The group owns another Diesel, an Alco S-1, along with another identical EL car. They have it wired where the generator on the Alco provides power to the traction motors on the unit and they can pull the diesel along. Unfortunately it hasn't ran in many years and is in very poor shape. The Alco is in great shape but blocked on the track behind several cars and can not be moved at this time. They no longer have access to a siding since they were removed from Selfridge ANG.
They are hoping to get funding to build a siding right next to where the train in in the lower photo. This will allow them to move cars around.
Hope they get the funding. Then maybe they could pair up the ex CTA cars. It hurts my eyes to see them in that condition. As for the South Shore car. Even in operation they looked like that.
We as usual a lot of great work posted. Not a whole lot on the layout. Went to the train show in Tampa Saturday and scored a few things but the big one was the MTH CB&Q F3s. Still need to do Kadee conversion but ran them anyway. So here they are in my latest video.
Did the last clearance test of the Z-8 on the new upper subdivision, then covered the layout with plastic once again for a month to come as I've fallen way WAY behind on house and car repair tasks working on the layout, my loved one so quickly points out ;-)
lunchtime.....
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LUVINDEMTRAINS,
That's a Plasticville church I picked up at a local hobby shop years ago. Only mod I made was to put some colored paper in the windows. I've seen others on this forum who've really dressed these up with new paint, etc.
Here's a closer shot of the building from my old layout.
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A little pre-postwar action today:
The 221 goes nicely with the prewar articulated train. I'm seriously considering painting the whole consist into Razorback Red and lighting the coaches. 
The gi-raffe colored doodlebug is an eBay oddity. Prewar Lionel/Ives 1691 coach mounted on a postwar Lionel Vulcan chassis. Goes quite well, and I'll be installing roof headlights, pantographs and handrails from Train Tender in the near future.
A closeup of the knuckle coupler I installed on the front of the consist some years back. As you can see, the consist is in need of freshening up. 
Even Fortescue agrees!
Parts shipment from the Train Tender included a replacement arm for this 77N crossing gate, now up and running in fine shape!
Mitch
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suzukovich posted:
Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
that reminds me Mitch....I need to get back on this one...
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Steamer posted:that reminds me Mitch....I need to get back on this one...
Nice kitbashing on the tender! Did you put on the prewar trailing truck? I can recommend the Train Tender for replacement valve gear...
Mitch
yes I did Mitch, I was planning on making my 221 a true 4-6-4, but it's a tad tight for a four wheel pilot. But I haven't given up just yet. And Jeff Kane gets an allotment from my paycheck already.....
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suzukovich posted:We as usual a lot of great work posted. Not a whole lot on the layout. Went to the train show in Tampa Saturday and scored a few things but the big one was the MTH CB&Q F3s. Still need to do Kadee conversion but ran them anyway. So here they are in my latest video.
Nice video and some good tunes to go with it! So do you keep one transition car laying around for when you come across these great finds! Again Nice work, love watching your videos and rocking out to the tunes!
mike g. posted:suzukovich posted:We as usual a lot of great work posted. Not a whole lot on the layout. Went to the train show in Tampa Saturday and scored a few things but the big one was the MTH CB&Q F3s. Still need to do Kadee conversion but ran them anyway. So here they are in my latest video.
Nice video and some good tunes to go with it! So do you keep one transition car laying around for when you come across these great finds! Again Nice work, love watching your videos and rocking out to the tunes!
Thanks Mike about the music It had just came out right before my 2nd trip to Afghanistan by mid tour It was a huge hit in Europe and down range. Never get tired of it. This is the second time I have used it. In away it became my theme song for my last deployment before I was reassigned to Mac Dill (USCENTCOM) in August of 2009 Almost 20 yrs in Germany Euro trash is well established taste music for me. Probably the same reason for winter theme layout. Almost 15 yrs living on the edge of the Schwarzwald (Herrenberg , in the State of Baden-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q08h98BLEE
p51 posted:suzukovich posted:Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
suzukovich posted:p51 posted:suzukovich posted:Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
Might I point out the mutual respect of two modelers with very different approaches to their layouts. I enjoy seeing both very much!
A HUMVEE!! We need to see photos of that when you get it, Lee!
Mark Boyce posted:suzukovich posted:p51 posted:suzukovich posted:Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
Might I point out the mutual respect of two modelers with very different approaches to their layouts. I enjoy seeing both very much!
A HUMVEE!! We need to see photos of that when you get it, Lee!
Mark thanks. I am the one buying the HUMVEE. Soon as deal works out I post pics. Not many people have layouts that are historically accurate or darn close. That's what Lee has done with his. Like Frank Ms layout, it tells a story.
Today I got some more of the wall taken down and out for garbage pickup. Another panel of wood to take down and it will give me the room for a couple of tables under the stairs. Once I got that done I attached a plug and wires inside the Morton Salt building and set it in place. Now I have the track going through the building now. Finishing off the streams is still on hold till the water comes. So maybe tomorrow I'll mix up some plaster and fill in by the tracks I Set down. Pics...........Paul
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well today I got to run trains for about an hour. I played with some fusion fiber in small areas tidying up some spots. Did some ballasting around switches and bridges. doctors appointment tomorrow than train time a about noon.
Here's the 77N in action on my layout. As near as I can tell, they didn't come with little drop rods on the tip, but I added one to add a little weight to the end and make it come down a bit lower...
According to this little plate I spotted on eBay, the original 77 crossing gate was patented on September 21, 1915:
Some folks may like the newest in electronic gizmos and gadgets. Me? I like the idea that 100 year old technology can still be going strong in the 21st century...
Mitch
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Ran trains for a bit and took some photos.
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suzukovich posted:Mark Boyce posted:suzukovich posted:p51 posted:suzukovich posted:Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
Might I point out the mutual respect of two modelers with very different approaches to their layouts. I enjoy seeing both very much!
A HUMVEE!! We need to see photos of that when you get it, Lee!
Mark thanks. I am the one buying the HUMVEE. Soon as deal works out I post pics. Not many people have layouts that are historically accurate or darn close. That's what Lee has done with his. Like Frank Ms layout, it tells a story.
LOL. That's what happens when I try to burn the candle at both ends! Congratulations on theHUMVEE!! I agree with Your assessment of Lee's and Frank's layout! I have always tried that approach, but it seems my family has more interest in the whimsical and fantasy! I have learned at the School of Hard Knocks to include their interests!
Mark Boyce posted:suzukovich posted:Mark Boyce posted:suzukovich posted:p51 posted:suzukovich posted:Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
Might I point out the mutual respect of two modelers with very different approaches to their layouts. I enjoy seeing both very much!
A HUMVEE!! We need to see photos of that when you get it, Lee!
Mark thanks. I am the one buying the HUMVEE. Soon as deal works out I post pics. Not many people have layouts that are historically accurate or darn close. That's what Lee has done with his. Like Frank Ms layout, it tells a story.
LOL. That's what happens when I try to burn the candle at both ends! Congratulations on theHUMVEE!! I agree with Your assessment of Lee's and Frank's layout! I have always tried that approach, but it seems my family has more interest in the whimsical and fantasy! I have learned at the School of Hard Knocks to include their interests!
Boy I can understand the candle analogy. As for the HUMVEE ones an auction that's tomorrow, the other three are offers. Rather win tomorrow as it will be significantly cheaper. Funny my one daughter is unhappy with me as I had promised that once she got her license she could use the CUCV to drive to school. If and when I get the HUMVEE, I intend to sell the CUCV.
trumptrain posted:Ran trains for a bit and took some photos.
Nice Plymouth Patrick. Looks like a K-Line. I just picked up this little gem last week.
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closed for the season......
now open.......
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suzukovich posted:And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
suzukovich posted:Not many people have layouts that are historically accurate or darn close. That's what Lee has done with his. Like Frank Ms layout, it tells a story.
That's cool, but I recall we had to do depot-level rebuilds on Humvees with a frightening regularity. My issued one had the engine torn down once and replaced once. My wheeled vehicle mechanics referred to it as, "Deadline 6". They all decried when we got rid of the CUCVs and M35-series trucks around 2000 as they only needed preventative maintenance.
What model Humvee is yours going to be, soft top, truck back or hard shell? I saw an impressive Humvee at the MVPA convention in Portland a few years ago, the owner went all out. It even had M-249 5.56MM brass and links scattered on the floor (and a dummy SAW in a turret mount), with MRE crates and random debris on the floors. Looked like it rolled out of a stateside gunnery exercise.
Thanks for the kind words about my layout. The funny thing is I never expected the overwhelmingly reaction I've gotten from most people on my layout. You build what you can and hope it turns out okay (but it never turns out exactly like you imagined, though). It surprises many when they find that it's the first layout I ever built, too. I've even had people asking for historical advice from this and a couple of other forums from some wanting to build WW2-era layouts. I like to give back to hobbies when possible, so I help out any way I can.
trumptrain posted:Ran trains for a bit and took some photos.
Pat: Great photos as always! It is great to see the Free State Junction Railroad hard at work.
p51 posted:suzukovich posted:And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
suzukovich posted:Not many people have layouts that are historically accurate or darn close. That's what Lee has done with his. Like Frank Ms layout, it tells a story.
That's cool, but I recall we had to do depot-level rebuilds on Humvees with a frightening regularity. My issued one had the engine torn down once and replaced once. My wheeled vehicle mechanics referred to it as, "Deadline 6".
. I knew a commander that had that nick name when I was stationed at FT HOOD.
we They all decried when we got rid of the CUCVs and M35-series trucks around 2000 as they only needed preventative maintenance.
Draw down #3 1998-2001 Vehicles were becoming available from deactivating units or companies under the guess of the Force 21 program. Reality it was a manpower issue as most Battalions were short personnel. so start the limited conversion and the end strength starts to looks good
What model Humvee is yours going to be, soft top, truck back or hard shell?
Tomorrows auction despite the some of the pics in in pretty good shape
I saw an impressive Humvee at the MVPA convention in Portland a few years ago, the owner went all out. It even had M-249 5.56MM brass and links scattered on the floor (and a dummy SAW in a turret mount), with MRE crates and random debris on the floors. Looked like it rolled out of a stateside gunnery exercise.
Thanks for the kind words about my layout. The funny thing is I never expected the overwhelmingly reaction I've gotten from most people on my layout. You build what you can and hope it turns out okay (but it never turns out exactly like you imagined, though). It surprises many when they find that it's the first layout I ever built, too. I've even had people asking for historical advice from this and a couple of other forums from some wanting to build WW2-era layouts. I like to give back to hobbies when possible, so I help out any way I can.
ran some trains, worked on the upstairs layout, which will eventually be themed an all Alaska railroad
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Behold the Doodlebug, resplendent in new handrails, headlights and pantographs courtesy of the Train Tender...
In a slight concession to modernity, the Doodlebug sports flat LED headlights...
Mitch
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I like that Mitch
Night action on the RTC!
how about a caboose campground.....that would be fun !
with train service into town.....
night time would be cool with some camp fires going, lighting up the caboose's....
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Today I got a package from Mr. Muffins Trains. Over the weekend he ran a special on a building flat so I ordered it. It is at the point where I have to start getting background buildings in one form or another to do the backdrop. I am still waiting for water to do the streams but this morning I mixed up a batch of plaster and filled in where I had just laid down track. I didn't quite have enough to finish so I stopped there until I have more area to plaster. I would of had enough but I had to fill in in front of the bridge abutment I had to move back. Maybe later today I can add ballast. Pics........Paul
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Mark Boyce posted:suzukovich posted:Mark Boyce posted:suzukovich posted:p51 posted:suzukovich posted:Man, I never get tired of seeing video of your winter wonderland!
Great work, and I love the trees!
And I never get tired of your layout and the updates!!!!!!! If all goes well I will be the owner of a HUMVEE by the end of the week..
Might I point out the mutual respect of two modelers with very different approaches to their layouts. I enjoy seeing both very much!
A HUMVEE!! We need to see photos of that when you get it, Lee!
Mark thanks. I am the one buying the HUMVEE. Soon as deal works out I post pics. Not many people have layouts that are historically accurate or darn close. That's what Lee has done with his. Like Frank Ms layout, it tells a story.
LOL. That's what happens when I try to burn the candle at both ends! Congratulations on theHUMVEE!! I agree with Your assessment of Lee's and Frank's layout! I have always tried that approach, but it seems my family has more interest in the whimsical and fantasy! I have learned at the School of Hard Knocks to include their interests!
Its official I own a HUMVEE
6.5L Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4x4, 7700 lb. GVWR, 4 Door, Soft Top, Cargo/Troop Carrier Body,
What did I do on my layout today?
Tried to repel (another) alien attack and failed miserably.
Sigourny Weaver did not bother to come over to help (I am very disappointed).
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Congratulations on the HUMVEE Doug!!! Too bad you don't live in Pennsylvania; we want a ride! ;-)
This morning I added plaster. Tonight got two coats of earth color on the plaster and laid down the ballast. After doing that I made up some glue and glued down the ballast. Can't work on the water because the water is bouncing all over the place. Now it is coming on Saturday. So I guess for the most part I'll run trains in the attic till the water get here. Pics..................Paul
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We're making progress on the club layout with pressure from the landlord to get open SOON!
I'm working on a scene below the nice curved trestle that will depict the amazing story of how the RR climbed from Old Fort NC up to Swananoa (just east of Asheville) with an elevation gain of just under 1000' in only 6 miles. They used convict labor who literally carved out the roadbed by hand and cut tunnels with fire and cold water!
Last two are of Jerry's beautiful mountain and old coal operation. His textures and tones are really nice.
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p51 posted:I put up the poster to the far left. Its from the year I model.
Cool! What's the one on the right.
