What did you do on your layout today?

Deuce posted:

Deuce posted:

I cleaned. Will drill the holes for the switch controllers tomorrow and then we're done until I get the bug to do/add more. Will be nice to just run trains with the boys for awhile.

Got to admit, the Lionel Truck and Passenger Depots look too big against the truck and bus. Not sure what I will do about that. Maybe just go Plasticville with their smaller sized buildings.

 

As for the scale stuff ... the truck is Lionel and the bus is Corgi. Both say 1:50 scale on their respective boxes. I dunno. Something is either too big or too small.

Deuce;

I have a pair of those Lionel passenger platforms as well as several scale ones from Crescent Locomotive Works... the Lionel are definitely not to scale!!!

mike g. posted:

Well I guess that answers that question! LOL

Ask a silly question...

Playtrains and Paul, if you look at the picture you will see a door right in the middle, There is plenty of room threw that door for both of you! Its a nice 24' X 24' room. It has heat, TV, a small fridge full of beer, a coffee maker for in the AM, a microwave to heat food up and most of all it has a bathroom! Of course you will have to share it with the wife's car!

First come, first served. Does anyone want this AF station for kitbashing or repainting.

Great shape except for all the flaking paint. I just want it out of the way. Just pay shipping,

Should be about 15 bucks priority.

John

mike g. posted:

Playtrains and Paul, if you look at the picture you will see a door right in the middle, There is plenty of room threw that door for both of you! Its a nice 24' X 24' room. It has heat, TV, a small fridge full of beer, a coffee maker for in the AM, a microwave to heat food up and most of all it has a bathroom! Of course you will have to share it with the wife's car!

I'm ready to go.

     I like the beer, coffee carrier

Apples55 posted:

Deuce posted:

Deuce posted:

I cleaned. Will drill the holes for the switch controllers tomorrow and then we're done until I get the bug to do/add more. Will be nice to just run trains with the boys for awhile.

Got to admit, the Lionel Truck and Passenger Depots look too big against the truck and bus. Not sure what I will do about that. Maybe just go Plasticville with their smaller sized buildings.

 

As for the scale stuff ... the truck is Lionel and the bus is Corgi. Both say 1:50 scale on their respective boxes. I dunno. Something is either too big or too small.

Deuce;

I have a pair of those Lionel passenger platforms as well as several scale ones from Crescent Locomotive Works... the Lionel are definitely not to scale!!!

Yeah but look at the difference in size between the bus, trucks, and say the caboose?? A six foot tall person in O scale is 1.5 inches tall.   The photo could be misleading. But after seeing a standard semi trailer is about 14 feet tall.  The answer is in the measuring tape.  The trailer should be about 3.5 inches tall in 1:48 right?

Jim

Thought I was done with getting packages for the day but I was wrong but that is good. My stuff came from Waytek Electrical. Wish my switches would of come today. During the day of posting I took time to take the plunge and I ordered the Niagara. So before I unloaded the dryer I got the window and door glued into place. First coat of green on the back door and I managed to get two crossbars on. I'll let them dry real good before attempting to do more. Pics.............Paul

I weathered my Passenger Station today, looks so much better than shiny and new now.

carsntrains posted:

Apples55 posted:

Deuce posted:

Deuce posted:

I cleaned. Will drill the holes for the switch controllers tomorrow and then we're done until I get the bug to do/add more. Will be nice to just run trains with the boys for awhile.

Got to admit, the Lionel Truck and Passenger Depots look too big against the truck and bus. Not sure what I will do about that. Maybe just go Plasticville with their smaller sized buildings.

 

As for the scale stuff ... the truck is Lionel and the bus is Corgi. Both say 1:50 scale on their respective boxes. I dunno. Something is either too big or too small.

Deuce;

I have a pair of those Lionel passenger platforms as well as several scale ones from Crescent Locomotive Works... the Lionel are definitely not to scale!!!

Yeah but look at the difference in size between the bus, trucks, and say the caboose?? A six foot tall person in O scale is 1.5 inches tall.   The photo could be misleading. But after seeing a standard semi trailer is about 14 feet tall.  The answer is in the measuring tape.  The trailer should be about 3.5 inches tall in 1:48 right?

 

Jim

https://ogrforum.com/...-andamp-mth-trailers

General consensus is that they're too small. I thought the box said 1:50, I'll check when I get home. I know the Corgi's are marketed as being 1:50. I have a couple of 1:43 scale trucks and they appear too big ... too big to put on the layout. I guess I'll just live with the 1:50-not-1:50 scale trucks and buses I've acquired.

ETA: Seems the K-Line's are larger. I'm on the hunt for a few on eBay. Will see if they are, and if so ... will throw the Lionel's on the bay to break even.

Paul,

If you move the washer and dryer out to the garage, you'd have more room for trains!

Deuce posted:

carsntrains posted:

Apples55 posted:

Deuce posted:

Deuce posted:

I cleaned. Will drill the holes for the switch controllers tomorrow and then we're done until I get the bug to do/add more. Will be nice to just run trains with the boys for awhile.

Got to admit, the Lionel Truck and Passenger Depots look too big against the truck and bus. Not sure what I will do about that. Maybe just go Plasticville with their smaller sized buildings.

 

As for the scale stuff ... the truck is Lionel and the bus is Corgi. Both say 1:50 scale on their respective boxes. I dunno. Something is either too big or too small.

Deuce;

I have a pair of those Lionel passenger platforms as well as several scale ones from Crescent Locomotive Works... the Lionel are definitely not to scale!!!

Yeah but look at the difference in size between the bus, trucks, and say the caboose?? A six foot tall person in O scale is 1.5 inches tall.   The photo could be misleading. But after seeing a standard semi trailer is about 14 feet tall.  The answer is in the measuring tape.  The trailer should be about 3.5 inches tall in 1:48 right?

 

Jim

https://ogrforum.com/...-andamp-mth-trailers

General consensus is that they're too small. I thought the box said 1:50, I'll check when I get home. I know the Corgi's are marketed as being 1:50. I have a couple of 1:43 scale trucks and they appear too big ... too big to put on the layout. I guess I'll just live with the 1:50-not-1:50 scale trucks and buses I've acquired.

 

ETA: Seems the K-Line's are larger. I'm on the hunt for a few on eBay. Will see if they are, and if so ... will throw the Lionel's on the bay to break even.

Deuce if you would please let me know how tall those trailers are.  To see if my eyes are wrong lol.   I'm not scale crazy at all..  I use 1:43 cars and my O gauge people fit in them perfectly! And I have some 1:48 army jeeps that look fine with them. 

Jim 

briansilvermustang posted:

mike g. posted:

It not much, but it is a start!

                                                                                             comin'round the bend...

                                                                                                                  getting closer Mike !!

It's the Orange Blossom Special
Bringin' my baby back....

Not the Orange Blossom Special Bro, I 'm flying in! LOL

Ran some trains with the kids tonight- always an adventure 😀

COOL JHZ...   Is that orange and black engine a Halloween train??  

Jim 

beardog posted:

First come, first served. Does anyone want this AF station for kitbashing or repainting.

Great shape except for all the flaking paint. I just want it out of the way. Just pay shipping,

Should be about 15 bucks priority.

John

Where's the pantograph go?  

jhz563 posted:

Ran some trains with the kids tonight- always an adventure 😀

D'awww!

Mitch 

is that a yes mitch? gi raff pen???

might have some flamingo poop in it

JD,

   Installed a Display Shelf for my SF and NASA Switchers on the Front of the Fire Place Mantle, in the Pine Creek Train Room.

PCRR/Dave

I spent an hour putting a new rubber band in my Lionel submarine lol    UGGGGGGGG  LOL   

Jim 

beardog posted:

is that a yes mitch? gi raff pen???

beardog posted:

might have some flamingo poop in it

Why not?  I'm a sucker for strays...    

Drop me an email note! 

Mitch 

carsntrains posted:

COOL JHZ...   Is that orange and black engine a Halloween train??  

Jim 

Yes it is.  It’s the LC+ mikado from last year.  I built a small Halloween display layout last year with that engine as one of the initial inspirations.  I am pretty happy a matching caboose was cataloged this year.

Ran some more trains and added trim to the basement/train room.

M. Mitchell Marmel posted:

beardog posted:

is that a yes mitch? gi raff pen???

beardog posted:

might have some flamingo poop in it

Why not?  I'm a sucker for strays...    

Drop me an email note! 

Mitch 

I'd check with Fortesque and Norma B first, Mitch. They will probably want to check with OSHA to insure that the flaking paint doesn't contain lead which would place the staff in harm's way   

carsntrains posted:

Deuce posted:

carsntrains posted:

Apples55 posted:

Deuce posted:

Deuce posted:

I cleaned. Will drill the holes for the switch controllers tomorrow and then we're done until I get the bug to do/add more. Will be nice to just run trains with the boys for awhile.

Got to admit, the Lionel Truck and Passenger Depots look too big against the truck and bus. Not sure what I will do about that. Maybe just go Plasticville with their smaller sized buildings.

 

As for the scale stuff ... the truck is Lionel and the bus is Corgi. Both say 1:50 scale on their respective boxes. I dunno. Something is either too big or too small.

Deuce;

I have a pair of those Lionel passenger platforms as well as several scale ones from Crescent Locomotive Works... the Lionel are definitely not to scale!!!

Yeah but look at the difference in size between the bus, trucks, and say the caboose?? A six foot tall person in O scale is 1.5 inches tall.   The photo could be misleading. But after seeing a standard semi trailer is about 14 feet tall.  The answer is in the measuring tape.  The trailer should be about 3.5 inches tall in 1:48 right?

 

Jim

https://ogrforum.com/...-andamp-mth-trailers

General consensus is that they're too small. I thought the box said 1:50, I'll check when I get home. I know the Corgi's are marketed as being 1:50. I have a couple of 1:43 scale trucks and they appear too big ... too big to put on the layout. I guess I'll just live with the 1:50-not-1:50 scale trucks and buses I've acquired.

 

ETA: Seems the K-Line's are larger. I'm on the hunt for a few on eBay. Will see if they are, and if so ... will throw the Lionel's on the bay to break even.

Deuce if you would please let me know how tall those trailers are.  To see if my eyes are wrong lol.   I'm not scale crazy at all..  I use 1:43 cars and my O gauge people fit in them perfectly! And I have some 1:48 army jeeps that look fine with them. 

Jim 

Jim, 

The top of the cab comes in at 1.75". Top of the trailer is under 3".

I wired the switches and also made and painted markers for each. Will do the same for the uncoupler.

Pine Creek Railroad posted:

 

 

You're combining two loves of mine, locomotives and NASA!

I got the first color painted on the brewery brick. It still needs to be darkened up and aged yet and the loading dock doors and windows still need to get painted before glass and Duratran print/ light box gets installed behind it.

Tonight I also routed out the rail groves in my roundhouse base. One oops to start out, due to the fixture I was using to set straight edge wasn't correct spacing

as I was told. Anyway a little wood filler and paint and nobody will ever know ( except for the entire forum) The Mianne lift to go under the RH base will be arriving in a couple of days, Hooray!   So making progress.

Al, Brewery is coming out great. The Iroquois sign nailed it. What color did you use for the brick..........Paul

Lee,

   Glad you liked the NASA Space Shuttle Simulator, and had a good time.  I have a very nice NASA Train, I hope to have running as I complete the new Train Room.  I will make sure you get to see some of the NASA O Gauge Train here on the OGR.

PCRR/Dave

Lee each of us Sr NASA Engineers received a Presidential 1st Shuttle Flight Award with Young and Crippens personal thanks, a piece of the actual Columbia Space Shuttle, made into a NASA Coin affixed to it.  The award is one of my prize possessions, shown here with my 263E Tin Plate Train, I thought you might like to see it, because of your interest in both NASA and Trains.

paul 2 posted:

Al, Brewery is coming out great. The Iroquois sign nailed it. What color did you use for the brick..........Paul

Thanks Paul. I used a cheap acrylic called Light brown which is close in color to the other paint which was red iron oxide which looked more orange.

As to the photos I posted over the weekend of the city level plywood. Here are some photos to give you guys an idea of how I am handling the edges.

In this photo, I have my 2nd level yard storage under the city

In order to hide it from view but still see the trains from this view. I am adding this kind of arched wall, but with some open arches to see though.

This will run from 2x2 support post on left side for 5 feet to about where the Lionel sign is in the photo. I think the wall will be a grayish brick.

In this photo I plan to have about three different buildings on 3rd level 2 of them will get foundation like the reference photos here . Where the yellow auto rack car is on the track under the 3rd level there is going to be a double tunnel portal.

Al since you're routing out grooves for the rails are you laying rail in the grooves or will the roundhouse be a static display where grooves allow flanges?

CSX Al posted:

paul 2 posted:

Al, Brewery is coming out great. The Iroquois sign nailed it. What color did you use for the brick..........Paul

Thanks Paul. I used a cheap acrylic called Light brown which is close in color to the other paint which was red iron oxide which looked more orange.

As to the photos I posted over the weekend of the city level plywood. Here are some photos to give you guys an idea of how I am handling the edges.

In this photo, I have my 2nd level yard storage under the city

In order to hide it from view but still see the trains from this view. I am adding this kind of arched wall, but with some open arches to see though.

This will run from 2x2 support post on left side for 5 feet to about where the Lionel sign is in the photo. I think the wall will be a grayish brick.

 

Al- the brewery looks great. I like the third level too. When you can't go out, go up, I always say.

Bob

Joe, since I have tons of Atlas black center rails laying around from all the pit rails I do I am going to install those in the grooves. This will be an active roundhouse/ turntable.  Here is the lift that is being installed under the roundhouse and where it is going. It will make it easy for me to access the 3 levels of track that run around this corner of the layout.

Pine Creek Railroad posted:

Lee,

   Glad you liked the NASA Space Shuttle Simulator, and had a good time.  I have a very nice NASA Train, I hope to have running as I complete the new Train Room.  I will make sure you get to see some of the NASA O Gauge Train here on the OGR.

PCRR/Dave

Lee each of us Sr NASA Engineers received a Presidential 1st Shuttle Flight Award with Young and Crippens personal thanks, a piece of the actual Columbia Space Shuttle, made into a NASA Coin affixed to it.  The award is one of my prize possessions, shown here with my 263E Tin Plate Train, I thought you might like to see it, because of your interest in both NASA and Trains.

Very cool stuff, thanks for sharing, Dave!

Maybe I missed it, but it sounds like you have more plans for the train room.  What else are you planning to do?  Do you have a separate thread on it? 

Paul, nice delivery. Where did you order your electrical part from? Also your building is looks wonderful!

Televue, I think you did a wonderful job on the building! Looks great!

JHZ563, It sure is great to see kids having a blast with the trains! Keep up the work and play time with the kids!

Dave, way to put a nice display up! Shows your love of NASA and trains!

Al, I love your Brewery it sure is turning out to be a wonderful building! Mine would have to say Coors on it. But I still like your work! You layout is coming along wonderful, thanks for sharing your ideas on how its going to look. I cant wait to see more of your post down the road!

Brian, as always thanks for all the wonderful pictures from your layout! I hope you get a chance to get back out to the big shop soon!

You know guys, your all doing such great work, it takes me awhile to respond to all the great work when I am just gone off the form for half a day! But it sure make for a nice morning to see all the wonderful stuff!

Mike, back a number of years ago I emailed Steve at Ross Switches asking the question where did he get his wiring. He stated at the time he got it from WAYTEK. They are in Wisconsin or Minnesota. The reason I went with them was they had 18 gauge wire the same colors as the Z switch machines had plus they had numerous colors of 14 gauge wire so I could re wire my mainlines so a problem could be found easier. Also I got all my terminal blocks from them. To me their prices are reasonable to me..............Paul  

paul 2 posted:

Mike, back a number of years ago I emailed Steve at Ross Switches asking the question where did he get his wiring. He stated at the time he got it from WAYTEK. They are in Wisconsin or Minnesota. The reason I went with them was they had 18 gauge wire the same colors as the Z switch machines had plus they had numerous colors of 14 gauge wire so I could re wire my mainlines so a problem could be found easier. Also I got all my terminal blocks from them. To me their prices are reasonable to me..............Paul  

Thanks for the information Paul! I hope I will need it sooner then later! LOL