Exquisite work, Ted! 
Mitch
Mark n Brian, Mitch thx. I appreciate the encouragement.
Looks great Ted. Videos of operations are in order
Bob
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:RSJB18 posted:Not to further encourage Mitch but....
I bet a Lionel Brakeman car could hold any assortment of appropriately scale animal figures.
Ectually, I AM working on a Fortescue brakeman car concept, wherein Fortescue does the faceplant under the telltale... ;-)
Deuce posted:M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Rather odd looking gi-raffe ya got there, buddy.
I think he has a cold.
Adriatic posted:Poor Mitch...he sees giraffes everywhere now
ROFLMAO!
Apples55 posted:Wasn't there a Lionel Lenny the Lion "bobble head" car??? Might be problematic in one of your consists - he'd probably think Fortesque was a snack.
Well, Fortescue can take care of himself...
Mitch
I am no were done setting up my 8x9. but while I have help I am adding 6 ft in length. so planning is beginning. guess that is something Ive did on my layout
Pennywise11788 posted:I am no were done setting up my 8x9. but while I have help I am adding 6 ft in length. so planning is beginning. guess that is something Ive did on my layout
In other gi-raffe news, I did some work on the Gi-raffe Express GG-1 today. As longtime readers may recall, the chassis for this is a first generation Williams with one powered truck and Magnatraction. Magnatraction and a nice big torquey Pittman can motor notwithstanding, the thing has a serious wheelslip problem. So, I popped on a power truck from a Williams by Bachmann GG1, putting on fresh traction tires while I was at it. The GXGG-1 now walks away with ten gi-raffes without breathing hard...and stops on a dime.
Unfortunately, stopping on a dime on a curve with ten gi-raffe cars, well...
No gi-raffes were harmed in the making of this picture, though Our Lady Of Sudden Deceleration had a close call.
Mitch
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I think the operator was imbibing again !!
You won't get off that easy! There will have to be a complete investigation! 
p51 posted:Last night I was lining up some trains for a photo shoot on Saturday, and decided to put all three of my wartime-painted ten-wheelers for the first time since I weathered them over a year ago. This represents all the working narrow gauge locomotives on the ET&WNC during 1943, when I model it:
And the other end...
Very nice Lee, shows attention to detail! Wonderful job!
Ted I think it looks wonderful, the wiring is not just a old guys deal, I know a few guys a lot younger then us that have the same problem!
Mitch, I am so sorry that you will be getting a visit from the NTSB! I hope you have a good story!
Mark Boyce posted:You won't get off that easy! There will have to be a complete investigation!
I just heard that the NTSB and National Gi-raffe Federation were seen crossing the Arkansas border a few minutes ago. 
RSJB18 posted:Mark Boyce posted:You won't get off that easy! There will have to be a complete investigation!
I just heard that the NTSB and National Gi-raffe Federation were seen crossing the Arkansas border a few minutes ago.
I think the razorbacks are going to corroborate the gi-raffes' story! Oh woe, woe, woe, for Mitch!!!! 
Mark Boyce posted:RSJB18 posted:Mark Boyce posted:You won't get off that easy! There will have to be a complete investigation!
I just heard that the NTSB and National Gi-raffe Federation were seen crossing the Arkansas border a few minutes ago.
I think the razorbacks are going to corroborate the gi-raffes' story! Oh woe, woe, woe, for Mitch!!!!
RUN Mitch! Just run!
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:In other gi-raffe news, I did some work on the Gi-raffe Express GG-1 today. As longtime readers may recall, the chassis for this is a first generation Williams with one powered truck and Magnatraction. Magnatraction and a nice big torquey Pittman can motor notwithstanding, the thing has a serious wheelslip problem. So, I popped on a power truck from a Williams by Bachmann GG1, putting on fresh traction tires while I was at it. The GXGG-1 now walks away with ten gi-raffes without breathing hard...and stops on a dime.
Unfortunately, stopping on a dime on a curve with ten gi-raffe cars, well...
No gi-raffes were harmed in the making of this picture, though Our Lady Of Sudden Deceleration had a close call.
Mitch
Mitch;
This is what happens to people who paint GG-1's blue...
mike g. posted:Ted I think it looks wonderful, the wiring is not just a old guys deal, I know a few guys a lot younger then us that have the same problem!
Mitch, I am so sorry that you will be getting a visit from the NTSB! I hope you have a good story!
Mike;
Mitch ALWAYS has a good story. Often somewhat bizarre, but good.
I am sure that, right now, Mitch, Fortesque, and Norma B. are all on their knees praying to Our Lady Of Sudden Deceleration for her intercession with the NTSB (and trying to get their stories straight).
Well, Fortescue is on the job, anyhow...
Mitch
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Fortescue to the rescue!!!!
Finally after things creeping up and taking me away from the layout I finally got the table done. I had some more time so I added the Masonite, painted it white and with still some time left I painted the frame and edge. Tomorrow I hope to get the blue colors on. Pics..........Paul
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Looking good, Paul! You made good progress with a short period of time!
He even took a moment to put a new garbage bag in the can!
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Well, Fortescue is on the job, anyhow...
Mitch
How much does being a "spotter" pay him? 
Nice work there Paul! things are coming right along at your house! Must have been a Cav's game on last night!
just ran a few trains....
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TedW posted:Moved the thing up to the xmas site in the bay window. Everything hooked up as designed and planned. Add the fascia board when my friend finishes, and it’s done. One hitch, I use two tracks/four drops and hooked up the black from one track and the red from the other to xfrmr and, no power to my track!
Beautiful Ted!
Bob
RSJB18 posted:TedW posted:Moved the thing up to the xmas site in the bay window. Everything hooked up as designed and planned. Add the fascia board when my friend finishes, and it’s done. One hitch, I use two tracks/four drops and hooked up the black from one track and the red from the other to xfrmr and, no power to my track!
Beautiful Ted!
Bob
Thx Bob, it was worth the effort to see it through to the end(?). 
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paul 2 posted:Finally after things creeping up and taking me away from the layout I finally got the table done. I had some more time so I added the Masonite, painted it white and with still some time left I painted the frame and edge. Tomorrow I hope to get the blue colors on. Pics..........Paul
Very nice!
Adriatic posted:He even took a moment to put a new garbage bag in the can!
You don't miss a thing, do you??
I didn't notice that yesterday because I looked at the photographs first on a smart phone. It's kind of like looking at Z scale trains as compared to looking at the O gauge photographs on the PC monitor.
Lee, those are really good pictures. ADRIATIC, how did you know I changed the garbage bag out. You guys are getting too observant. I am going to have to screen my shots LOL ...................Paul
I just liked the "country blue box". I started by liking the look of bare grout & blue grey brick. It reminded me of 50s pastel tile work, which I love. Anyhow, it's just my nature; e.g. I'll tend to prioritize seeing all things blue if blue suddenly becomes a focus, etc.
Had it possibly been embarrasing, a private note would find you 
I managed to step over my track several times today without kicking a rail car or engine plus not stepping on any track. Day isn't over yet. Did set up my son's Standard gauge track under the tree.
Did a bit of test running of the GXGG1 down at the A&M depot; pickup assembly still needs a bit of tweaking. Also brought back the Crimson Comet so I can test out the GX Blue Beauty shell under power...
Mitch
Today I got the blue paint on the Masonite. And that is a wrap for the time being. Going to take a couple of days to celebrate the granddaughter's birthday So I won't be working on the layout till Sunday. Pics........Paul
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My Reading T-1 came!!!
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Finally went to the basement to clean the rollers on my M1a montain tonight. The rollers were really gunky. Sure made a difference as it hauled my EB tank car train through town, then up to the narrows toward Lumberville, whistling past St. Margaret Church and school over bridge approach to Big Face Tunnel evetually down grade past the engine house and station at Lillyville to the yard, waiting for a signal. Next ran an EB 4 car local passenger behind an E6 Atlantic on the same route and parked it on a stub siding to allow the WB 5 car fast mail headed by a K4s with post war streamlined pilot to hustle by. I guess I got caught up in the imaginary drama. Sorry 'bout that.
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:
I'm sure the gi-raffs are happy you weren't fixing them...
Apples55 posted:M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Spent some time repairing some gi-raffes...
I'm sure the gi-raffs are happy you weren't fixing them...
I'd say that they were [term unsuited for a family forum]-ier than ever, but gi-raffes have ossicones, not horns...
Of course, since they have more ossicones now, we COULD say that they're suitable for a spaghetti western.
After all, they now have Morricones... 
Mitch
What I didn’t do on my layout today.
Wife’s good friend Therese drew this on a board to cover fireplace when not in use a few years ago. Nice. We like it a lot.
Picking up on that theme I painted the 8’ fascia board with black chalkboard paint, and asked Therese if she would draw a steamer on the front. Boys and girls, what she created is a keepsake whether on the layout or not. Very, very nice, and beyond my expectations. While the photo lighting at night is dark, the detail she applied is fantastic. I wanted to share with you as there are people outside our hobby who “get it” also. Nice to have good friends who will prop you up when needed.
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your display looks really nice Ted 
